She flagged off the disbursement with 250 physically challenged military and police veterans at Mambilla Barracks, Abuja, to mark this year’s World Disability Day.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu stated her conviction that the nation would grow stronger when every individual was empowered to contribute meaningfully.

“This event holds special significance as it coincides with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and is being launched simultaneously across the 36 States of the Federation, the Federal Capital Territory, and the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA).

“Our nation grows stronger when every individual is empowered to contribute meaningfully. As Helen Keller, the renowned American disability rights advocate, once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” These words remind us that a truly inclusive society is built when we stand together, creating opportunities that empower everyone to contribute their unique gifts to our collective progress”.

Flagging of the disbursement at the Mambilla Barracks, Abuja for 250 disabled veterans from the military and police, the First Lady said fostering a disability-inclusive society was a sure pathway to advancing social progress.

“This programme aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which seeks to promote inclusive growth and shared prosperity by ensuring that no Nigerian is left behind, especially those whose needs are often overlooked.

“It is worth noting that, over the past two years, the Renewed Hope Initiative has supported over one hundred thousand (100,000) women petty traders and small business owners, including persons with disabilities, with direct financial grants to grow their businesses.

“Our commitment to improving lives has also been demonstrated through various interventions in Agriculture, Economic Empowerment, Education, Health, and Social Welfare aimed at improving the well-being of families across our country”.

Since it was initiated in 2023, RHI, through the business recapitalization scheme has strengthened over 100,000 businesses, including PWDs with grants.

“There is more to come,” said the First Lady.

“In recognition of our shared responsibility to promote inclusion, the Governing Board of the Renewed Hope Initiative has resolved to make the Economic Empowerment Programme for Persons with Disabilities an annual event, to be held on December 3rd, in commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

“To all our beneficiaries, I encourage you to make good use of this opportunity. Let it be a seed that grows into something greater; a business that sustains you and your family.”

For the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Olufemi Oluyede, who was represented, the interventions was a clear demonstration of compassion in action.

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The programme which was launched at the Presidential Villa on Friday, she said, would have its focus on Nigerian women, children and youths.

The First Lady, who spoke with journalists shortly after the inauguration explained that the key areas of focus of the initiative were agriculture; education; economic empowerment; health and socio-investment.

She spoke on some modalities: “Beneficiaries will register with the Corporate Affairs Commission and open a bank account to qualify to be considered.

“We hope to take off with unspent funds from the 2023 campaign purse after which we shall solicit for funds from private organisations, international donors and Non-Governmental Organisations.

“The programme will enable us to assist the vulnerable groups; we shall try to see what we can do to naturally meet their needs.

“We shall have zonal meetings which will involve the wives of state governors.”

The governing board members of the RHI include the First Lady, the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the Chief of Staff, Mrs Salamatu Gbajabiamila.

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