Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off the distribution of professional kits to midwives in the North East Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria. The event, held in Jalingo, Taraba State, is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative’s efforts to improve healthcare delivery in the country.

The First Lady emphasized that the demands of the health profession go beyond mere skills and compassion, pointing out that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to move in the right direction to make healthcare delivery better in the country. She said that the right tools and infrastructure are also being provided.

Senator Tinubu commended the efforts and contributions of the midwives and the entire health workforce, noting that their efforts continue to be pivotal to attaining the reduction of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria. The initiative is distributing 60,000 branded scrubs and 60,000 pairs of crocs to midwives across the country, with each of the six geopolitical zones receiving 10,000 scrubs and 10,000 pairs of crocs.

The First Lady reassured Nigerians that the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to ensuring that the nation gets better and Nigerians live a better life. She also announced a N50m Business Re-capitalization grant for 1,000 women petty traders in Taraba State, with the Governor promising to match this with an additional 1,000 petty traders.

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, commended the First Lady for her strong determination and dedication to improving the lives of ordinary Nigerians through the Renewed Hope Initiative. The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, assured that the Federal Government is doing all it can to close the gap in accessibility and affordability of healthcare, particularly for pregnant women and mothers.