Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Governors from across the country, First Ladies, and other high-profile dignitaries will converge on Ogun State on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, for the zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme (NCFBP), a flagship initiative of the Federal Government designed to combat food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable households across Nigeria. The event, which will kick off at Makun, Sagamu, is expected to attract major stakeholders from across the nation, underscoring the Federal Government's commitment to strengthening social intervention programmes and providing support for indigent residents.
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will lead the distribution exercise and other activities scheduled for the visit. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Senator Tinubu's itinerary extends beyond the food bank launch. She will also commission the 108-unit Muhammadu Buhari Estate at Kobape, Abeokuta, and the Gateway Medical Centre of Excellence—a 250-bed ultra-modern hospital designed to provide advanced healthcare services to residents of Ogun State and neighbouring communities. Additionally, the First Lady will hold an engagement with major stakeholders at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.
The visit is expected to further strengthen collaboration between the Federal and Ogun State Governments in the areas of social welfare, housing, and healthcare delivery, reinforcing the commitment of both governments to improving the quality of life of Nigerians.
The National Community Food Bank Programme is a multi-sectoral initiative of the First Lady, launched under the Renewed Hope Initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It was first unveiled in Abuja on April 2, 2026, and is being rolled out across the geopolitical zones. The programme is designed to provide nutritious food through Primary Healthcare Centres to vulnerable groups, including children under the age of six, pregnant women, lactating mothers, orphans, and other vulnerable households. The initiative targets 500,000 vulnerable households in its first year.
The programme is being implemented through a strategic partnership involving the Office of the First Lady, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and the Bank of Agriculture. In Ogun State, a steering committee has been inaugurated to oversee the programme's implementation, ensuring alignment of objectives, transparency, and accountability.
The Ogun State launch is part of a nationwide rollout that has already seen the programme launched in the North-West (Jigawa State) and the North-East (Maiduguri). Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State described the programme as a timely intervention that reinforces the government's constitutional responsibility to safeguard the welfare of citizens through improved access to adequate food.
Speaking at the North-West launch, Senator Tinubu described the NCFBP as a deliberate and sustainable response to food insecurity and malnutrition. She called on individuals, organisations, institutions, and development partners across the geopolitical zones to support and actively participate in the programme to ensure its success.
As governors, First Ladies, and other dignitaries gather in Ogun State, the event marks a significant milestone in the Federal Government's efforts to build a more food-secure and resilient Nigeria, while reaffirming the commitment of both federal and state governments to improving the lives of the most vulnerable citizens.
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