The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasized that Nigeria’s diversity and differences are blessings that should be harnessed positively to build a strong, safe, and prosperous nation.
She made this statement during her visit to traditional rulers in Enugu State as part of her two-day working visit to the state.
Senator Tinubu described traditional rulers as the “eyes and ears” of the government at the grassroots and appealed to them to align with her vision of promoting the health and well-being of their subjects by supporting her advocacies against cervical cancer, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and female genital mutilation.
“As leaders, we are responsible for taking care of all Nigerians, political affiliation notwithstanding.”
“Nigeria is a beautiful country, and no one should be hindered from visiting any part of it to experience its richness. We pray for improved security so that Nigeria can become a haven of safety for all.”
The First Lady also highlighted upcoming programs under the Renewed Hope Initiative, including Flow with Confidence, aimed at ensuring that no adolescent girl misses school due to her menstrual period, and the Environment Club/Society, which encourages students in secondary and tertiary institutions to actively engage in environmental restoration.
Commending the synergy between the Federal Government and the state, the Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Council, His Royal Highness Samuel Asadu, proudly noted that unsafe cultural practices that hinder the growth of women have been eradicated in the state. He lauded the hard work and commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the dedication of Senator Oluremi Tinubu to national development.
“For us here in Enugu, we the traditional rulers say, ‘No vacancy in Aso Rock.’”
At the event where professional kits were presented to midwives from the South-East geopolitical zone, the First Lady expressed satisfaction at successfully concluding the distribution of scrubs and crocs across all six geopolitical zones.
“Since the initial launch in January 2025, we have distributed 50,000 scrubs and 50,000 pairs of crocs to the North-Central, North-East, North-West, South-South, and South-West zones. Today, we are in Enugu to complete the exercise with the South-East zone.”
In his remarks, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, described the First Lady as the “Florence Nightingale of our time” for her proactive response to pressing health issues. He also applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“His goodwill and love are deeply appreciated. He is an epitome of courage and dedication.”
To the beneficiaries, Governor Mbah said:
“Your kits matter because you matter — and your work matters.”
The event also featured the presentation of a ₦50 million grant for onward distribution to 1,000 women petty traders in Enugu State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
