Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has donated ₦1 billion to victims of the recent attacks in parts of Plateau State.
Announcing the donation during her condolence visit to the state, on Thursday, Senator Tinubu said the money she donated is not government funds, but money she has personally raised to help others.
“Today, I have come with a donation of ₦1 billion for the Renewed Hope Initiative. I do not have vast sums of money, but what I have is meant to bring life, not to pour money into a basket.
“If I kept money for personal gain, it would only serve to satisfy greed. But my goal is to use the resources I have for good, for the development of this country, not to waste it.
“Please understand that the money I have for this initiative is not government funds. It is money I have personally raised to help others. As I continue to travel and see the impact of our work, I ask for your prayers as we seek to make a lasting change.
“I have been praying, especially for those affected by the floods in other places too. I have been praying that the rains will nourish the land with food and not destroy it. God has already heard our prayers, and we will visit other places in need of support, like Benue and Niger.
“Lastly, I want to appeal to the traditional leaders here. You are the custodians of this land. We as office holders will come and go, but you will remain. Please, I urge you to bring peace to this land. God will help you to protect and preserve this land. I pray that Plateau State will flourish, and Nigeria will grow in peace and unity.”
According to her, the children should not be afraid to travel or explore Nigeria and must protect our future generations from living in fear, adding that she travelled far and wide, and even served in Kano State during her National Youth Service year.
She added that her love for the country is not political, but about how the country has blessed her.
In his remarks, Governor Caleb Mutfwang said he can confidently confirm that the First Lady has become a mother, and a woman who entered government with a clear focus.
He said while she has always been a politician in her own right, her current concern and burden are about uplifting humanity.
“On behalf of the good people of Plateau State, I want to assure you, Ma, that your visit means so much to us. The gestures you have extended to us will leave lasting memories in our hearts.
“One thing I would like to assure you is that, by the grace of God, we are coming together—leaders of faith, tradition, and various sectors of society—to bring an end to the three decades of crisis and violence in Plateau,” Mutfwang stated.
Summarising Mrs Tinubu’s visit to the Plateau, the office of the First Lady said in a press release:
I COME AS A MOTHER WHOSE HEART BLEEDS; THIS SHOULD END…..FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU Visits Plateau State, donates to victims of unrest on behalf of Renewed Hope Initiatve, RHI
The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has appealed to elders of Plateau State to pursue all avenues to ensure peace is maintained in the land.
She made the appeal when she and the RHI team visited the State in solidarity and to lend a helping hand.
“ I come in as a mother whose heart bleeds. I assure you this is the last time I would have to visit the State for this kind of intervention. And I pray God will honor this”
“ Do not give room to the serpent to enter the edge and assault you. Mend the broken edge. This is enough”. Nigeria is a beautiful country. The little girl that welcomed me at the airport said, welcome to the land of peace and tourism. I pray this will be so”.
Speaking to the men, Senator Oluremi Tinubu urged them to do all they can to keep the women and children safe and allow them continue with their trade including farming.
“ Whatever it takes, bring peace to this land”.
She also urged the youth to embrace peace and national unity noting that as stated in the second stanza of the National Anthem,” Nigeria must hand over a banner without stain” to the next generation.
The First Lady of Nigeria on behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI then donated N1bn to victims of the clashes in the State in addition to food items and clothings. In his remarks of appreciation, the State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwuang assured the First Lady that his government and people will continue to forge for peace and unity.
In his remarks of appreciation, the State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwuang assured the First Lady that his government and people will continue to forge for peace and unity.
“ Wherever the edge has been broken, we will mend it. We will make peace with all men”.
“ I take full responsibility for the funds you have brought to us. I pledge that we will not hold back. We will disburse it to those who it is meant for and no elite will highjack it”.
Also present at the event were the Wife of the Vice President Hajia Nana Shetimma, Plateau State council of Traditional Rulers, Religious leaders, market men and women, youth groups and representatives of the security agencies.
SIGNED Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
3rd July, 2025
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