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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
In a bit to foster economic empowerment and sustainable development, First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday inaugurated the North Central Zone Women’s Empowerment Programme at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
The programme, spearheaded by her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), is set to benefit 18,500 women across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Speaking at the event, Mrs Tinubu emphasised the transformative potential of empowering women.
“Today, we are equipping our women with essential tools like deep-chest freezers, gas cookers with ovens, generators, and industrial grinding machines to build successful businesses and contribute to our nation’s prosperity.”
The president’s wife linked the initiative to broader national and global objectives, noting: “Women’s empowerment is central to achieving all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG-5 on gender equality and SDG-8 on decent work and economic growth.
“These items are not just tools; they are stepping stones toward financial independence and a better future for Nigerian women.”
She encouraged beneficiaries to maximize the opportunity. “Use these resources wisely to build better lives for yourselves and your families. Let what you receive today prosper in your hands as you contribute meaningfully to our nation’s progress.”
Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, highlighted the programme’s broader impact on national development.
“Today’s programme is not just about distributing empowerment items; it is about unlocking potential, fostering economic independence, and creating opportunities for women to thrive.”
