First Lady supports police, military retirees, others N950m

Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, announced that no fewer than 250 retirees from the Nigerian Police, the military, and other senior citizens across the country will be supported with a total sum of N950m.

Mrs Tinubu, who disclosed this at the maiden edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme held at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess in Abuja, revealed that each of the beneficiaries will receive N100,000.

The First Lady explained that each of the 36 states of the federation would be given N25m each to give to the beneficiaries, adding that the scheme is to cushion the effect of the economic situation on senior citizens.

“This economic empowerment programme is borne out of a steadfast commitment to the well-being of our elderly citizens and it marks a significant stride in our collective pursuit of a more inclusive and compassionate society.

“This scheme is to support 250 vulnerable elderly citizens aged 65 and above in all 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory, and veterans from the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association.

“These selected beneficiaries will receive N100,000 each. This is to cushion the effect of the economic situation and to alleviate the burdens of our esteemed elders during this festive period.

“The total sum to be disbursed is Nine Hundred and Fifty Million Naira N950,000,000 as approved by the Governing Board of the Renewed Hope Initiative,” Mrs Tinubu told the gathering.

She urged the senior citizens to prioritise their health to have a healthy living, appealing that they should also support and pray for the president to succeed in all the programmes he’s executing.

Mrs Tinubu said, “Each state of the federation will receive the sum of N25m. We are committed to ensuring that each state receives this gesture, without discrimination.

Earlier, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, said the efforts of the First Lady towards the retirees would motivate those still in service.

Represented by the Director, Veteran Affairs, Defence Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. Danladi Saliu noted that history would be kind to the First Lady for her gestures to the military.