Female Deputy Governors Visit Oluremi Tinubu ...Pledge Support For Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI)




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L-R Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Hon Josephine Piyo, Deputy  Governor Of Ekiti State, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe and the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako- Oyedele.





The representatives of the female Deputy Governors in Nigeria have paid a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.

During the visit they pledged their support towards uplifting the lives of Nigerian women through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a pet project of Oluremi Tinubu. 

Speaking on behalf of the Female Deputy Governors, the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele noted that Nigeria's human capacity and the future of the country is dependent on the investment made in women, youth and children. 

“As a champion of women’s rights, to amplify and advocate the voices of Nigerian women, youth and children who face challenges in various sectors such as education, healthcare, economic empowerment and politics, we want you to know that we are with you and committed to the cause," she said.

The Deputy Governors stated that they looked forward to sharing the First Lady’s vision and are anxious to see how it will impact and benefit Nigerians with the implementation of policies that will promote equal opportunities for all.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu in her remarks, expressed gratitude for the support and unity shown to her and the Renewed Hope Initiative by the Deputy Governors.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu said that their support in aligning with areas of the initiative, which she said are intended to improve the quality of life of Nigerians, is needed, especially at a time when Nigerians need succour.


These were contained in a release issued by the Special Adviser, Media to the First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Busola Kukoyi.

She urged them to come together with unity of purpose and come up with ideas and initiatives that would ameliorate the hardships of the citizens.

“Your support in aligning with areas of the initiative, which are intended to improve the quality of life of Nigerians is needed especially at a time when Nigerians need succour.

“To ensure that the future generations of Nigerians are healthy, educated and productive, the quality of education and skills empowerment for the youth must be the priority.

“There is still a lot of work needed to eliminate the systematic barriers that hinder the progress of women in the country and results can be achieved with determination and focus, especially with the right leadership and support," she said.

Also present at the meeting were female Deputy Governors of Kaduna, Plateau and Ekiti States.




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