Health

Renewed Hope Initiative Supports Oyo Senior Citizens

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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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Education

Renewed Hope Initiative Launches Young Farmers Club in Oyo Schools

By Web News 407

By Oluseyi Olarinde

To revive near-extinct farming activities in schools, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), led by the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, partnered with the wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, to launch the Young Farmers Club for secondary school students across the state.

Over 150 students, dressed in caps, boots, and green t-shirts, gathered at the Western Hall, House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Ibadan, for the official commissioning of the club.

The Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Professor Soliu Adelabu, urged stakeholders in the education sector to support students in achieving the goal of food sufficiency through the “catch them young” program.

Professor Adelabu said, “Food sufficiency will be guaranteed in the nearest future if the youth are trained on how to farm.”

The wife of the Oyo State governor and state coordinator of RHI, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, highlighted the benefits of involving secondary school students in the Young Farmers Club.

She praised Senator Oluremi Tinubu for the initiative and called on school heads and teachers to support the students in achieving the program’s goals.

Mrs. Makinde said, “The initiative will help expand the horizon of young minds in agriculture.”

Two students, Destiny Stephen and Aishat Babalola, thanked the wife of the President and Mrs. Makinde for the program. They urged schools to establish farming classes for beneficiaries.

The students received farming tools, including watering cans, hoes, and cutlasses, as well as cash to support their agricultural activities.

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Agriculture

Renewed Hope Initiative Gifts Women Farmers Cash, Inputs

By Web News 311

By Seyifunmi Olarinde

In its effort to boost the economic empowerment of women and youths, the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI programme of the wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has provided support to women farmers in Oyo state.

Speaking at the programme held in Ibadan, in conjunction with the office of the wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, RHI coordinator in Oyo state, Mrs Florence Kakulu said the initiative was expected to reduce hunger in the land if beneficiaries make judicious use of the programme.

Earlier, in a lecture on Climate support for the growth of cassava and Maize, one of the guest lecturers, Dr Funmilola Ilori from the state’s Ministry of Agriculture, said Oyo state is blessed with arable land and a favourable climate condition which are conducive for planting Maize and Cassava.

Dr Ilori advised the women to always have knowledge of the climate and also plant the right crop for bountiful harvest.

Another lecturer, Mrs Abimbola Agbaje charged the farmers to process farm produce into varieties, such as starch, cassava chinchin and chips to curb wastage.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Mr Adeniyi Adebisi, while delivering the message of the first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the wife of Oyo state governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, said if the initiative was being utilized rightly, it would tackle food insufficiency.

Our correspondent reports that women farmers, who received cash gifts, herbicides and some equipment commended the wife of the president and promised to utilize the equipment judiciously.

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Agriculture

Renewed Hope Initiative Empowers Women Farmers in Oyo State

By Web News 342

By Seyifunmi Olarinde

The Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, led by the wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has taken active steps to boost the economic empowerment of women and youths by providing support to women farmers in Oyo State.

During the program held in Ibadan, in collaboration with the office of the wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, the RHI coordinator in Oyo State, Mrs. Florence Kakulu, emphasized that the initiative aims to reduce hunger in the region.

She urged beneficiaries to use the resources provided judiciously to achieve this goal.

A guest lecturer from the Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Funmilola Ilori, delivered a lecture on climate support for the growth of cassava and maize.

She highlighted that Oyo State boasts vast arable land and favorable climate conditions, making it ideal for cultivating maize and cassava.

Dr. Ilori advised the women farmers to stay informed about climate patterns and choose the right crops to ensure bountiful harvests.

Another lecturer, Mrs. Abimbola Agbaje, encouraged the farmers to process their produce into value-added products such as starch, cassava chinchin, and chips to minimize waste and increase profitability.

The Commissioner for Trade and Commerce in Oyo State, Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi, conveyed a message from the wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde.

He stressed that the initiative has the potential to address food insufficiency if utilized effectively.

Women farmers who received cash gifts, herbicides, and farming equipment expressed their gratitude to the president’s wife and pledged to use the resources wisely.

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