Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has distributed essential business equipment to 500 underprivileged women in Rivers state.
Senator Tinubu, represented by the wife of the Rivers State Administrator, Dr. Theresa Ibas, stated that the initiative is part of a broader national programme targeting 18,500 women across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
The initiative, aimed at enhancing livelihoods and fostering national development, was carried out by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in partnership with the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The empowerment event, held at the EUI Event Centre in Port Harcourt on Friday, saw beneficiaries receive deep freezers, gas cookers with ovens, grinding machines, and generators.
“These tools are designed to help our women establish and grow successful businesses, contributing to the nation’s prosperity,” she said.
Dr. Ibas underscored the critical role of peace in achieving lasting development, noting that her husband’s appointment as Rivers state administrator was aimed at restoring stability.
Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, emphasised the need for women to engage in productive ventures amid current economic challenges.
She stated that the programnme was designed to drive inclusive growth through strategic partnerships while addressing poverty and hunger.
Mrs. Tonye Oniyinde-Briggs, Rivers state Coordinator of RHI, explained that the 500 beneficiaries were selected from all 23 local government areas of the state.
