By Oluseyi Olarinde
Two hundred and fifty elderly persons across Oyo State have benefited from the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme for senior citizens.
The beneficiaries, who underwent free medical checks conducted by health professionals, each received 200,000 naira under the Elderly Support Scheme.
Speaking at the programme, a medical practitioner and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr Akintunde Ayeni, advised the elderly to adopt healthy lifestyles to cope with challenges associated with ageing, including loneliness, poverty, and ill health.
Dr Ayeni urged them to eat balanced diets rich in fruits and vegetables, monitor their health regularly, and seek medical attention promptly.
In her remarks, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, appreciated the elders for their immense contributions to the development of society and the nation, assuring them of continued government support.
Delivering the message of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Mrs Ajibola Lawal, said the RHI programme targeted 250 vulnerable elders in each state of the federation, amounting to 9,500 beneficiaries nationwide aged 65 years and above.
She explained that the programme, themed “Finding Joy in Old Age,” was designed to put smiles on the faces of senior citizens and improve their overall well-being.
One of the beneficiaries, Mr Chris Dike, expressed gratitude to Senator Oluremi Tinubu for the gesture, describing the support as timely and impactful.
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