Priscilla Akpanettot
The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, CON has gifted a total of Fifty Million Naira (N50,000,000) to 250 elderly citizens in Akwa Ibom State.
She made the presentation on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Banquet Hall of the Akwa Ibom State Government House, Uyo.
The gesture which was done under the umbrella of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) saw each elderly citizen receive the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000).
Presenting cheques to the beneficiaries, Senator Oluremi said that the gesture was part of ongoing efforts to ensure that elderly citizens live with dignity and joy, in a nation that genuinely cares for its own.
"Since the inception of this administration in 2023, the Renewed Hope Initiative has made it a tradition to celebrate our senior citizens every December, in recognition of their invaluable contributions to nation-building", she said.
"Through this scheme, we have continued to express our gratitude and care for the men and women who have laboured to build the Nigeria we are all proud to be part of today", she added.
She stressed that the scheme aims to support 250 vulnerable elderly citizens aged 65 and above across the 36 States of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory, and veterans from the Defence and Police Officers' Wives Association (DEPOWA).
"These nine thousand five hundred (9500) selected beneficiaries will receive Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000) each.
The total sum to be disbursed is One Billion, Nine Hundred Million Naira (N1,900,000,000) as approved by the Governing Board of the Renewed Hope Initiative", she remarked.
Represented by Lady Helen Obareki who coordinates the Office of the First Lady in Akwa Ibom State, Tinubu emphasized the importance of prioritizing the elderly, saying they have walked difficult paths so that the younger generations may have smoother roads to travel.
"It is therefore our moral duty, and indeed our joy, to ensure that they live their twilight years in comfort, good health, and dignity", she stated.
While encouraging the recipients to find joy in old age, the President's Wife charged them to find purpose as well in community, compassion, and care.
"Remember that ageing gracefully is not just about longevity but about being surrounded by love, support, and respect.
I encourage you to continue playing your part by staying healthy and active. Nurture both your body and mind through regular exercise and meaningful engagement", she advised, and thanked them for their services, sacrifices and prayers for Nigeria.
She prayed God's blessings on them, while wishing them good health, peace, and renewed hope.
In her remarks earlier, the State Focal person for the RHI, Mrs. Emem Orok, mentioned that the Initiative was a Support Scheme of Sen. Oluremi Tinubu to provide relief and renewed hope to the elderly and thus remind them that they are deeply valued, loved and remembered.
Also, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Inibehe Etukudo, in a goodwill message commended the First Lady for the Initiative and called on members of the public to emulate the gesture.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr. Abasiama Idiong, was full of appreciation to Sen. Oluremi Tinubu for her magnanimity. He described the present as a timely gift, noting that it would significantly meet their needs.
The empowerment which was themed: "Finding Joy in Old age" was the third edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) since it's launch in 2023.
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