In a gesture of kindness and compassion, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared a total sum of N1.85 billion to elderly persons and military veterans across the country.
The First Lady urged the elderly to prioritize their health and spend quality time with their loved ones. She made this plea at the 2nd edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS), which held simultaneously in all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory.
A total of 250 elderly citizens, aged 65 and above, in each state, including veterans from the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), benefited from the scheme. Each beneficiary received N200,000.
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The programme also featured free medical check-ups and the provision of various food items. In addition, the Ministry of Defence announced that it would support an additional 250 veterans with N200,000 each.
The First Lady emphasized that the programme was designed to reassure the elderly that they were loved and not forgotten, especially during the festive season. She reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to the wellbeing of all Nigerians.
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, commended the First Lady for her kindness and compassion towards the elderly and veterans. He assured Nigerians that things were getting better in the country and urged them to support the President.