Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, says the Federal Government will step up efforts to tackle hunger and child malnutrition through community food banks and expanded food outreach programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
Tinubu spoke on Tuesday in Akure, Ondo State capital, during the donation of food items to vulnerable groups in the state.
Represented by the Vice President’s wife, Hajia Nana Shettima, the First Lady said the intervention reflects the RHI’s commitment to helping vulnerable Nigerians and giving children the chance to grow, stay healthy and thrive.
She said the initiative supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by helping Nigerians pursue their aspirations regardless of their circumstances or status, while also tackling food insecurity and malnutrition.
According to her, the Food Outreach Scheme was launched in March 2024 to provide food items to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, helping their families and improving their well-being.
“No Nigerian Should go hungry, that is our mandate and part of our vision for Renewed Hope Initiative,” she said.
Tinubu said the programme is supported by two donors who provide two truckloads of food items to the RHI every month, enabling two states to benefit monthly.
Governor Aiyedatiwa, in his remarks, said the intervention showed the Federal Government’s commitment to reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable Nigerians.
He said the programme was more than food distribution, calling it a display of compassion, solidarity and a shared commitment to improving the lives of less privileged people.
Aiyedatiwa praised the RHI for identifying and responding to urgent needs in communities.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s support for President Tinubu, saying Ondo State had endorsed him for 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.
The governor said food security is vital to human dignity and social stability, adding that access to food helps children learn better, eases pressure on parents and strengthens the workforce.
He urged beneficiaries to view the programme as part of wider efforts to build resilient communities through social investments that protect human dignity.
