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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has launched RenewHER, a national initiative aimed at transforming women’s health and reducing maternal mortality across Nigeria.
Unveiled on Thursday night at a gala event held in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the programme represents a strategic national effort to place women’s welfare and empowerment at the heart of the country’s development agenda.
Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu stressed that RenewHER addresses one of Nigeria’s most urgent health challenges and is crucial for the nation’s social stability and future prosperity.
According to a statement issued by the vice president’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the initiative introduced a dedicated presidential focal office for women’s health, which will coordinate closely with the Federal Ministry of Health, Ministry of Women Affairs, State-Wide Approach Coordination Office (SWAp), and the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum.
A key feature of RenewHER is the establishment of an AI-powered National Women’s Health Digital Hub. This innovative platform will provide geo-targeted health campaigns focused on maternal survival, adolescent health, preventive care, and strengthening the health workforce. According to President Tinubu, the hub will also link healthcare improvements with entrepreneurship opportunities and economic growth, ensuring that women and families have access to trusted health information nationwide. First Lady of Kwara State and Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum, Olufolake AbdulRazaq, pledged full support for the initiative nationwide through the forum’s collaborations with state governments and the private sector.
UN Women Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, characterised RenewHER as a “turning point” and “bold initiative,” marking Nigeria’s highest-level commitment to women’s health as a socioeconomic driver.
The event was also attended by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, various governors’ wives, diplomats, and other dignitaries.
