In a significant humanitarian gesture, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and National Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦500 million to victims of the recent flood disaster in Adamawa State.
The financial support, accompanied by food and non-food relief items, is targeted at over 1,800 flood-affected households across the state.
The donation was presented during a condolence and solidarity visit to the state government, with the First Lady represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima.
Receiving the delegation, Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta expressed the state’s deep appreciation for what she described as a "timely and hope-restoring intervention.” She assured that all donated items and funds would be equitably distributed to the intended beneficiaries.
The flood disaster, which claimed 29 lives, destroyed homes, and displaced thousands, prompted urgent calls for relief from both federal and humanitarian agencies.
In her address, Hajiya Nana Shettima reaffirmed the First Lady's commitment to grassroots support under the Renewed Hope Initiative. She noted that the ₦500 million cash donation, coupled with relief materials, was designed to cushion the impact of the disaster and accelerate recovery.
> “This gesture is not just a show of sympathy; it’s a demonstration of leadership that listens, cares, and responds,” she stated.
Partnership for Empowerment
The visit also marked the official launch of a Women Economic Empowerment Programme, executed in collaboration with the Tony Elumelu Foundation. The initiative aims to provide recapitalization grants to 500 women entrepreneurs across Adamawa State, particularly those affected by the floods.
According to the Managing Director of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), Dr. Ubom Udoh, the event demonstrates a shared national vision of restoring hope, promoting resilience, and empowering ordinary Nigerians.
> “Today’s intervention is a statement of intent—a reflection of our collective duty to ensure that no Nigerian is left behind in times of crisis,” Dr. Udoh remarked.
The relief distribution and empowerment programme drew participation from federal and state officials, traditional leaders, development partners, and civil society stakeholders—underlining a unified commitment to inclusive recovery and sustainable development.
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