Plateau attacks: Tinubu’s wife donates N1b to victims

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to victims of violent attacks in Plateau State.

The funds, according to Oluremi Tinubu, were raised through her Renewed Hope Initiative, a charity organization that aims to support vulnerable communities.

While speaking at the Government House in Rayfield, Jos, the First Lady said: “This visit is one filled with mixed emotions for me. I came here first as a mother whose heart bleeds each time I hear about killings, violence, or bloodshed.

“It took me some time to respond, but I want to assure you that this will be the last time I will respond to such a situation in Plateau State. I pray that God will honour this, and from now on, it shall be for the progress of the state.”

Tinubu said she had met with the governor two days earlier to express her desire to meet traditional rulers and religious leaders in the state.

She said: “Today, I have come with a donation of one billion naira for the Renewed Hope Initiative. I do not have vast sums of money, but what I have is meant to bring life, not to pour money into a basket.

“If I kept money for personal gain, it would only serve to satisfy greed. But my goal is to use the resources I have for good, for the development of this country, not to waste them.”

The First Lady also made a passionate appeal to Plateau men to protect their communities.

“When I arrived at the airport, I remember the little girl who came to greet me with a bowl of fruits and vegetables, saying, ‘Welcome to the land of peace and tourism’. I knew at that moment that God had already spoken because, as the Bible says, “Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings, God has ordained perfect praise.” From the mouth of this child, there shall be peace in this land. Amen.

“When Mr President decided to revert to the old national anthem this year, it brought back memories of the anthem that instilled patriotism and love for this land. When we hear the second stanza, “To hand on to our children a banner,” we must reflect on our actions and the legacy we leave behind. But when we look at the killings, the rapes, and the terror, we must ask ourselves: have we truly protected our land?” she stated

Tinubu urged traditional leaders to work towards lasting harmony in the state, emphasizing the importance of protecting communities.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang commended the First Lady’s compassion and generosity, describing her as the “mother of the nation.”

The Emir of Wase, the President of the Church of Christ in Nations, and Professor Rahila Gowon also commended the First Lady’s gesture and prayed for continued peace in the state.

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