First lady launches North-West Renewed Hope Women Agric Support in Kebbi

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The First Lady of Nigeria and the wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has flagged-off the North-West Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme in Kebbi State.

Launching the programme, the wife of the president, who was represented by the wife of the Rt. Hon. Speaker, House of Representatives, Mrs Fatima Tajudden-Abbas, said the aim of the programme was to empower women and make them self-sufficient.

She said the 20 women for the seven states would benefit from the programme where each would collect 500,000.

"Our mother's initiative is a great initiative that will support women across the country, this programme will be flagged-off across the six geopolitical zones.

"Our goal is simple and passive, bringing individuals out of poverty, educating them and guiding them towards a better life for thier families,' she said.

In her remarks, the wife of Kebbi State Governor, Her Excellency, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Idris expressed joy over the programme, adding that the mission is to establish and maintain stability, peace, love and care in families and society through total transformation in the lives of women in the state and Nigeria at large.

She also thanked His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasir idirs for supporting her programme and policy, while promising to continue assisting the widows, orphans and less-privileges.

"As part of my effort I have been supporting women in the state, most especially on the issue of empowerment through cash, water pumping mechanes, sewing machines among others," she said.

Delivering his speech, the Kebbi State Governor, Comerade Dr Nasir Idris commended the wife of the president for initiating the renewed hope programme for women agricultural support.

He said that the programme would go a long way in reducing poverty amongst women in the state.

"Agriculture is indeed not just a sector of our economy, it is a way of life, a tradition that has been passed down through generations, women have always been the backbone of our agricultural industry, playing a crucial role in feeding our nation and the world at large," he said.

He also pointed out that empowering women in agriculture was not just the right thing to do, it was essential for the growth and sustainability of agricultural sector.

"Today as we gather to distribute empowerment to our women in agriculture, we are taking significant steps towards ensuring their continued success and prosperity. 

"I am proud to see the progress that has been made in empowering women in agriculture, and we will continue to invest in programmes and initiatives that will empower women, provide them with access to markets finance and technology and ensure their voices are heard and valued," he assured.