More than 600 vulnerable persons in Imo State, especially those who are physically challenged, received major support yesterday through the Renewed Hope Initiatives, the programme created by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The event held at the Government House Owerri focused on inclusion, targeting people who have been stuck in poverty and need direct assistance to rebuild their lives.
Senator Tinubu was represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, who presented food items and cash to the beneficiaries in the presence of national and state officials. Addressing the gathering, Mrs Tinubu highlighted the importance of empowering women, explaining that women play vital roles in shaping the country’s future. She urged them to take leadership positions, use their strengths and look for opportunities to contribute meaningfully to their families and communities.
She revealed that the Renewed Hope Initiatives plans to roll out more economic empowerment efforts, including grants aimed at supporting persons living with disabilities. According to her, these future programmes are designed to promote inclusive growth and increase social protection for Nigerians who need help the most. She also called for collaboration from organisations and individuals, thanking those who donate food items every month to sustain the initiative.
Mrs Tinubu announced upcoming activities under the initiative, such as the closing ceremony of its women’s ICT training programme and the launch of environment clubs in schools to encourage cleanliness and tree planting among young people.
During the event, the wife of the Governor of Imo State and Secretary of the Renewed Hope Initiatives, Mrs Chioma Uzodimma, described the food outreach as an effort driven by genuine concern for Nigerians facing hardship. She said the programme was created to restore hope, strengthen communities and promote shared humanity across the country. She expressed gratitude to partners and donors, stating that real development is possible only through collective action.
This programme is not just charity, but a gesture to remind beneficiaries that they are not alone, she said, stressing that their struggles and resilience are recognised by the initiative and by the government.
The distribution exercise formed part of a broader national plan to reduce hardship as rising living costs continue to affect households. Officials at the event explained that the Renewed Hope Initiatives is expanding its support network across states to reach more people who depend on small-scale assistance to survive.
They added that similar interventions will continue in coming months to ensure that vulnerable communities in rural and urban areas can benefit from steady relief. Many beneficiaries expressed appreciation, noting that the food items and cash came at a critical time when families are struggling with basic needs.
