The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in collaboration with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has empowered 500 businesswomen in Delta State.
During the event on Saturday, at the Cenotaph, Asaba, Delta State, Senator Oluremi Tinubu underscored the vital role of empowering women in achieving national development.
Represented by the wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori who doubles as the RHI’s State coordinator, Oluremi said, “This programme acknowledges the vital role women play in nation-building and aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which emphasizes inclusivity, economic growth, and sustainable development for all Nigerians, with a particular focus on empowering women economically”.
Senator Tinubu further noted that empowering women is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG-5 (Gender Equality) and SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
Presenting the speech, Lady Catherine Onyeme who read the speech on behalf of Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, stressed the importance of investing in women, describing the empowerment programme as a crucial step towards building stronger, more resilient communities.
In her address, Deaconess Oborevwori commended the initiative, describing it as a catalyst for financial independence, food security, and a better quality of life.
She urged the beneficiaries to take full advantage of the opportunity, adding, “Let these resources be seeds that grow into sustainable businesses. May your success stories become beacons of hope for others to follow.”
The women entrepreneurs received essential business tools, including deep freezers, gas cookers with ovens, generators, and grain grinding machines. The intervention is part of a larger national programme to impact 18,500 women across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Several beneficiaries who spoke with the press expressed appreciation to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi, describing the initiative as a life-changing opportunity that would positively impact their businesses and families.
Read also: Tinubu flags off campaign for elimination of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Hepatitis
