Tinubu’s first lady abandons eastern women while showering billions on the North

DDM News

Eastern women have raised concerns over the continuous neglect they experience from Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

Diaspora digital media (DDM) reports gathered that they expressed frustration over the repeated exclusion of their region from federal empowerment programs initiated by the First Lady.

Their outcry follows the recent distribution of N50 million to 1,000 women in Kaduna State.

The grant was part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), an empowerment program launched by Senator Tinubu.

While women in the North continue to benefit from multiple government interventions, those in the East feel ignored.

Many eastern women question whether they are considered Nigerian citizens when it comes to government support.

They argue that fairness and equity should be prioritized in governance, not regional favoritism.

A group of women from the East voiced their frustration, stating that they are tired of being sidelined.

They accused the First Lady of focusing only on northern women while ignoring those from other regions.

This is not the first time they have been excluded from federal government empowerment programs.

Many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that receive federal support also concentrate their efforts in northern states.

Women in the East claim they have been abandoned despite facing economic and social challenges.

They demand answers from the First Lady, questioning why only northern women benefit from her initiatives.

Senator Tinubu had recently distributed 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the North-West region.

The distribution covered Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, and Zamfara states.

Each midwife received scrubs and a pair of Crocs to support their work in healthcare facilities.

Eastern women ask why midwives in their region were not included in the initiative.

They argue that midwives across the country face similar challenges and deserve equal support.

Many believe that the exclusion of the East is a deliberate act of marginalization.

The First Lady claimed that an anonymous global donor provided the professional kits.

The kits were handed over to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) for distribution.

Eastern women question why similar partnerships are not used to support healthcare workers in their region.

The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s plan to train 120,000 frontline health workers.

Senator Tinubu emphasized that all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria would benefit from the initiative.

However, only the North-Central zone had received its allocation before Kaduna’s turn.

The South-South zone was mentioned as the next beneficiary, but no timeline was given.

Eastern women believe they will once again be forgotten in the process.

They argue that government programs should be evenly distributed across all regions.

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State praised the First Lady for her efforts.

He described the distribution of professional kits as a major step in improving maternal and child health.

He acknowledged that maternal mortality remains a significant challenge in Nigeria.

He noted that many women die during childbirth due to inadequate healthcare access.

Governor Sani emphasized that midwives play a crucial role in reducing maternal deaths.

He pointed out that rural communities suffer the most from a lack of skilled healthcare professionals.

He called for continuous training and the provision of necessary equipment for midwives.

Governor Sani highlighted that scrubs and Crocs help maintain hygiene in maternity clinics.

He assured that the Kaduna State Government remains committed to supporting midwives and nurses.

Eastern women insist that similar commitments should be made in their region.

They argue that the health challenges in the East are just as severe as those in the North.

Governor Sani also revealed that Kaduna State recently recruited 100 ad-hoc midwives.

The government has been investing in upgrading healthcare facilities across different local government areas.

A total of 290 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) have been upgraded with modern medical equipment.

These investments have contributed to reducing maternal and child mortality in Kaduna.

The state plans to upgrade an additional 255 PHCs this year.

Construction is ongoing to improve 143 PHCs across Kaduna State.

Governor Sani reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and service delivery.

Eastern women question why similar efforts are not made in their region.

They argue that healthcare services in the East are struggling due to a lack of investment.

Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani assured that the N50 million grant would be distributed transparently.

She emphasized that the initiative aligns with Kaduna State’s efforts to empower women economically.

She encouraged women to invest the funds wisely in expanding their businesses.

She praised Senator Tinubu for her continued support of women through the Renewed Hope Initiative.

Eastern women find it difficult to celebrate a program that excludes them.

They argue that women from their region also need economic empowerment.

Many shared stories of financial struggles and the challenges of sustaining their businesses.

They demand similar grants to boost small-scale businesses in their communities.

The grant in Kaduna is expected to improve the livelihoods of many women in the North.

Eastern women insist they deserve the same level of support from the First Lady.

They argue that regional favoritism in government programs should be discouraged.

Several federal government initiatives have been directed primarily to the North in recent years.

Eastern women highlighted at least ten major projects that favored the North while neglecting other regions.

The Anchor Borrowers’ Program heavily benefited northern farmers at the expense of those in the East.

The TraderMoni scheme, meant for small traders, saw a larger percentage of beneficiaries from the North.

The N-Power program reportedly had more placements in northern states.

The School Feeding Program was widely implemented in the North before reaching other regions.

The National Social Investment Program (NSIP) prioritized northern states in its disbursement of funds.

The COVID-19 palliative distribution was criticized for favoring the North while others struggled.

The Agricultural Transformation Agenda concentrated resources in northern states.

The Rural Electrification Project mainly covered northern communities.

The Road Infrastructure Development Fund has seen major projects concentrated in the North.

Several international donor-funded programs have also been directed toward northern states.

Eastern women argue that these imbalances continue to widen the gap in regional development.

They believe that such policies create divisions and breed resentment.

They call on the First Lady to address this issue and ensure fairness in government programs.

Senator Tinubu’s visit to Kaduna once again highlighted the disparities in government interventions.

The N50 million grant will uplift 1,000 women engaged in petty trading across Kaduna.

The distribution of 10,000 professional kits will improve working conditions for midwives in the North-West.

Governor Uba Sani praised the initiative for its impact on healthcare and economic development.

However, eastern women see it as another example of their continued exclusion.

They urge the First Lady to extend similar programs to their region.

They believe that true leadership requires equity and justice for all regions.

Kaduna continues to benefit from federal and state interventions while the East remains neglected.

The collaboration between RHI and the Kaduna Government reflects a shared commitment to northern development.

Eastern women hope the First Lady will reconsider her approach and include them in future programs.

More communities across Nigeria should benefit from federal initiatives, not just those in the North.

Eastern women demand fairness, justice, and inclusivity in all government interventions.

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