First Lady Remi Tinubu Commissions Kogi Treasury House, Empowers 800 Grassroots Women

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LOKOJA — Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, paid a working visit to Kogi State on Saturday, where she officially commissioned the state's newly built Treasury House—which has been named in her honor.

The First Lady was warmly received by Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, and his wife, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, who serves as the State Coordinator for the RHI. The high-profile event drew federal ministers, traditional rulers, and thousands of jubilant women’s groups dressed in colorful uniforms to welcome the august visitor.

Infrastructure and Healthcare Milestones

As part of her itinerary, Senator Tinubu also commissioned a fully equipped Primary Healthcare Centre in Lokongoma Phase I. Speaking shortly after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the First Lady commended Governor Ododo for transforming the state into a hub of infrastructural development and prioritizing public health.

“These projects are clear testaments to Governor Ododo’s unyielding commitment to the welfare of his people. A robust healthcare system and transparent public institutions are the bedrock of national development. I urge the good people of Kogi to guard these facilities jealously,” the First Lady remarked.

RHI Empowers 800 Grassroots Women

Moving to the Government House Banquet Hall, Senator Tinubu shifted her focus to grassroots empowerment. Under the umbrella of her signature Renewed Hope Initiative, she flagged off the distribution of start-up grants and premium empowerment packages to over 800 petty traders, artisans, and vulnerable women across the state.

The First Lady explained that the scheme is strategically designed to equip women with the tools for self-reliance, boost household incomes, and buffer families against current economic shocks.

“To whom much is given, much is expected. Use this start-up capital to expand your businesses, support your households, and lift others up in your communities,” she charged the ecstatic beneficiaries.

She also lauded Kogi State’s First Lady, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, praising her relentless drive and passion for executing life-changing interventions for women and children across the state.

Governor Ododo Pledges Maintenance and Alignment

In his remarks, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo expressed the profound gratitude of the state government and the people of Kogi for the First Lady’s deep-seated love and continuous support for the state.

He reaffirmed that his administration’s blueprint remains heavily aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuring that Kogi will continue to deliver people-oriented governance.

“Your Excellency, we don’t just build projects here; we maintain them. I assure you that these newly commissioned facilities will be meticulously managed to serve our people for generations to come,” Governor Ododo concluded.