The First Lady presenting the check of N50m grant to the petty traders in Enugu State.
By John Egie
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians from all walks of life, especially politicians, irrespective of political affiliation to join hands together to build Nigeria.
The first lady made the call yesterday in Enugu while addressing traditional rulers on the occasion of distribution of professional kits to midwives in the State through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
For her, Nigeria’s cultural diversity and differences rather than obstacles should be seen as blessings and opportunities that should be harnessed and used to positively build a strong, safe and prosperous Nigeria
The first lady described traditional rulers as the eyes and ears of government at the grassroots and appealed to them to align with her vision to promote the health and wellbeing of their subjects.
She further urged the traditional rulers to support her advocacies against cervical cancer, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and Female Genital Mutilation.
“As leaders we are responsible to take care of all Nigerians, political affiliation notwithstanding.
“Nigeria is a beautiful country and no one should hinder anyone from visiting any part of the country to experience this. We pray our security will improve and Nigeria should get to that place of safety,” Mrs Tinubu said.
She outlined some of the upcoming programmes of the RHI to include Flow with Confidence aimed at ensuring that no adolescent girl missed school because of her monthly flow.
Also, the Environment Club/Society is aimed at getting students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions to participate more actively in restoring the environment.
Responding, the Chairman, Enugu State Traditional Rulers council, His Royal Highness Samuel Asadu, applauded the synergy that exists between the federal government and the State.
The monarch said that unsafe cultural practices that hinder the growth of women have been eradicated in the state.
He commended the hard work and commitment of President Bola Tinubu and the dedication of Sen. Oluremi Tinubu to make Nigeria better and pledged support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu.
“For us here in Enugu, we the traditional rulers say, no vacancy in Aso Rock,” he said.
In his remarks, the Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah described Mrs Tinubu as the Florence Nightingale of this time owing to her responsiveness to the various pressing health issues.
He also commended President Tinubu by saying “his goodwill and love is appreciated. He is an epitome of courage and dedication.
Mbah further advised the beneficiaries to utilise the kits well.
Scrubs and crocs were distributed to the six geopolitical zones in the country with the South East done in Enugu to conclude the exercise.
The First Lady used the occasion to present a check of N50m grant to 10,000 women petty traders in the State.
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