Enugu: The first lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on all politicians to support the current administration under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and build the nation together irrespective of their political affiliation.
Mrs Tinubu made the call while addressing traditional rulers in Enugu state on Monday. She was there to distribute Professional kits to Midwives through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
She said the nation’s diversity and differences are a blessing that must be used positively to build a strong, safe, prosperous Nigeria.
The First Lady described the traditional rulers as the eyes and ears of government at the grassroots and appealed to them to align with her vision of promoting the health and well-being of their subjects.
She further urged the traditional rulers to support her advocacies against cervical cancer, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and Female Genital Mutilation.
“As leaders, we are responsible for caring for all Nigerians, political affiliation notwithstanding.
“Nigeria is a beautiful country, and no one should hinder anyone from visiting any part of the country to experience this. We pray our security will improve, and Nigeria should get to that place of safety,” Mrs Tinubu said.
She highlighted some of the RHI’s upcoming programmes, including Flow with Confidence, which aims to ensure that no adolescent girl misses school because of her monthly flow.
Also, the Environment Club/Society aims to encourage students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions to participate more actively in restoring the environment.
While applauding the synergy between the Federal government and the state, the Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness Samuel Asadu, said that unsafe cultural practices that hinder women’s growth have been eradicated in the state.
He commended President Bola Tinubu’s hard work and commitment to improving Nigeria and Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s dedication to the cause.
“For us here in Enugu, we, the traditional rulers, say there is no vacancy in Aso Rock,” he said.
At the venue of the presentation of professional kits to the midwives in the South East Geopolitical Zone, the First Lady expressed satisfaction at concluding the distribution of the scrubs and crocs to the 6 geopolitical zones with Enugu concluding the exercise.
In his remarks, the Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah described Mrs Tinubu as the Florence Nightingale of this time owing to her responsiveness to the various pressing health issues.
He also commended President Tinubu: “We appreciate his goodwill and love. He is the epitome of courage and dedication. Mbah further advised the beneficiaries to utilize the kits well.
Mrs. Tinubu also used the opportunity to present a grant of N50m for onward distribution to 1000 women petty traders in the state under the RHI.