The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on all political actors to unite in support of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing the need to work collectively in building a stronger and more prosperous nation, regardless of political affiliations.
Senator Tinubu made this appeal during her official visit to Enugu State on Monday, where she met with traditional rulers and supervised the distribution of professional kits to midwives through her flagship programme—the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
Addressing the royal fathers, the First Lady highlighted the importance of national unity in a diverse society like Nigeria, stressing that the country’s multicultural makeup is a blessing that should be harnessed for development and peace.
“Nigeria is a beautiful country,” she said, “and no one should feel restricted from exploring any part of it. We pray for improved security so that all Nigerians can live and travel safely.”
She praised traditional rulers for their critical role in governance at the grassroots level, describing them as the “eyes and ears of the government.” She urged them to support her efforts to improve public health and wellbeing across their communities, particularly her advocacies against cervical cancer, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
“As leaders, we are responsible for the welfare of all Nigerians, irrespective of our political leanings,” Mrs Tinubu said, urging collaboration and nationalistic commitment from all sectors.
During the engagement, the First Lady also introduced key upcoming projects under the RHI. Among them is Flow with Confidence, an initiative aimed at ensuring that no adolescent girl misses school due to menstruation.
Another programme, the Environment Club/Society, will promote environmental consciousness and restoration activities among students in both secondary and tertiary institutions.
At the ceremony for the distribution of professional kits to midwives across the South East geopolitical zone—where Enugu marked the final stop in the nationwide exercise—Mrs Tinubu expressed satisfaction at the completion of the project in all six zones. The kits included medical scrubs and crocs designed to enhance the professional performance and morale of midwives.
In recognition of her efforts, Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, likened Mrs Tinubu to “the Florence Nightingale of our time,” citing her timely and compassionate interventions in health-related issues. He also commended President Bola Tinubu for his courage and dedication to national development, urging the beneficiaries to make effective use of the support they had received.
Further praising the First Lady’s outreach, the Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness Samuel Asadu, acknowledged the collaborative spirit between the Federal Government and Enugu State.
He noted that regressive cultural practices that stifle women’s progress have been successfully eliminated in the state. “For us here in Enugu,” he declared, “we the traditional rulers say—there is no vacancy in Aso Rock,” signaling support for the current administration.
In addition to the health initiative, Senator Tinubu also presented a grant of ₦50 million, designated for 1,000 women petty traders across the state. The grant, part of the RHI’s economic empowerment scheme, is aimed at supporting small-scale female entrepreneurs and boosting local economic activity.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the First Lady’s visit was warmly received and seen as a reaffirmation of her commitment to inclusive development, women’s empowerment, and national unity.