Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said the Federal Government will strengthen efforts to combat hunger and child malnutrition through the establishment of community food banks and the expansion of food outreach programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
Tinubu made the pledge on Tuesday 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, stay 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 her, the Food Outreach Scheme, launched in March 2024, was designed to provide food items to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, thereby supporting their families and improving their well-being.
“No Nigerian should go hungry. That is our mandate and part of our vision for the Renewed Hope Initiative,” she said.
Tinubu disclosed that the programme is sustained through the support of two donors who provide two truckloads of food items to the Renewed Hope Initiative every month, enabling two states to benefit from the intervention monthly.
Speaking at the event, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa described the programme as a reflection of the Federal Government’s commitment to reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable citizens.
He said the initiative goes beyond food distribution, describing it as a demonstration of compassion, solidarity and a shared commitment to improving the lives of the less privileged.
The governor also commended the Renewed Hope Initiative for identifying and addressing critical needs within communities.
Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
“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 added that food security remains fundamental to human dignity and social stability, noting that improved access to food enables children to learn better, eases the burden on families and contributes to a more productive workforce.