Yesterday marked a significant moment in Plateau State’s journey toward healing and hope. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, graced our state with her presence, delivering not just words of comfort but a tangible commitment to the welfare of our people through a remarkable ₦1 billion donation.
The First Lady’s arrival at the airport was met with anticipation and gratitude. This wasn’t merely a ceremonial visit it was a deeply personal mission driven by her concern for the plight of conflict-affected communities across Plateau State. Her presence brought a maternal reassurance to a state that has endured too much pain.
During a town hall meeting at the New Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, Senator Tinubu announced the ₦1 billion intervention through her Renewed Hope Initiative. What makes this gesture particularly noteworthy is its funding source entirely through private donations, with no burden on public coffers.
The donation is strategically targeted toward:
- Supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs)
- Providing essential relief including food, shelter, and healthcare
- Helping struggling communities rebuild their lives
- Offering a lifeline to those most vulnerable
The First Lady’s address was both emotional and powerful. Speaking to a diverse audience of traditional rulers, religious leaders, women, and youth, she shared her personal anguish over the ongoing violence.
“This visit is deeply emotional for me,” she confessed. “Each time I hear of killings or disasters, my heart bleeds. Let this be the last time I visit Plateau under such painful circumstances. The next time I come, I want to rejoice with you and celebrate peace, progress, and prosperity.”
Senator Oluremi Tinubu message carried a particular urgency for the men of Plateau State. With the weariness of a mother watching her children suffer, she declared:
“As women, we nurture, not destroy. But we are tired. We appeal to the men protect us. Let our farmers return to their fields. Let our children move freely across this country without fear.”
What distinguished this visit was its deeply personal nature. The First Lady didn’t just deliver a check and leave she listened, prayed, and offered words of comfort. Her approach was maternal, treating the people of Plateau State not as distant beneficiaries but as family members deserving of care and attention.
She emphasized the crucial themes of unity, legacy, and collective responsibility, urging the state to “turn a new page from grief to healing and hope.”
The ₦1 billion donation represents more than financial support it’s a statement of faith in Plateau State’s potential for transformation. The First Lady’s commitment through the Renewed Hope Initiative demonstrates how leadership can be both compassionate and practical.
Her visit serves as a powerful reminder that healing requires more than just resources; it demands presence, empathy, and genuine commitment to the welfare of the people.
As we reflect on yesterday’s historic visit, we carry with us the First Lady’s vision of a Plateau State where farmers can return to their fields without fear, where children can move freely, and where the next visit from the nation’s First Lady will be one of celebration rather than commiseration.
The ₦1 billion donation is not just an investment in immediate relief it’s an investment in the future of Plateau State. It represents hope that our state can move beyond its current challenges toward a future of peace, progress, and prosperity.
We are grateful for Senator Oluremi Tinubu dedication to the people of Nigeria and honored that she chose to stand with Plateau State in our time of need. Her visit marks what we hope will be the beginning of a new era of peace and unity for our beloved state.
May this gesture of compassion be the catalyst for the lasting peace our people deserve.