Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said the Federal Government will strengthen efforts to tackle hunger and child malnutrition through the establishment of community food banks and the expansion of food outreach programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
She made the announcement on Tuesday, July 28, in Akure, the Ondo State capital, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable groups.
Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, the First Lady said the intervention demonstrates the Renewed Hope Initiative’s commitment to supporting vulnerable Nigerians and ensuring children have the opportunity to grow up healthy and thrive.
She explained that the initiative complements President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by helping Nigerians pursue their aspirations regardless of their circumstances, while addressing food insecurity and malnutrition.
According to Tinubu, the Food Outreach Scheme, launched in March 2024, provides food items to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups to support their families and improve their welfare.
“No Nigerian should go hungry. That is our mandate and part of our vision for the Renewed Hope Initiative,” she said.
The First Lady added that the programme is sustained through the support of two donors who supply two truckloads of food items to the Renewed Hope Initiative every month, allowing two states to benefit on a monthly basis.
Speaking at the event, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa described the initiative as evidence of the Federal Government’s commitment to reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable citizens.
He said the programme goes beyond distributing food, calling it a symbol of compassion, solidarity and a shared determination to improve the lives of the less privileged.
The governor commended the Renewed Hope Initiative for identifying critical needs within communities and providing practical support.
Aiyedatiwa also reaffirmed his administration’s support for President Tinubu’s expected re-election bid in 2027.
“We have already declared Ondo State for Tinubu 2027, and we remain unwavering in our resolve to deliver en masse in the Sunshine State for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term,” he said.
He stressed that food security is essential to human dignity and social stability, noting that reliable access to food enables children to learn more effectively, reduces the burden on families and strengthens the workforce.
The governor urged beneficiaries to see the programme as part of broader efforts to build resilient communities through social investments that promote dignity and improve livelihoods.
