REMI TINUBU DONATES ₦1 BILLION TO PLATEAU ATTACK VICTIMS, CALLS FOR LASTING PEACE
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, announced a personal donation of ₦1 billion to support victims of the recent violent attacks in Plateau State, during a condolence visit to the state.
The donation, she emphasized, is not sourced from government coffers but raised personally through her Renewed Hope Initiative — a platform committed to alleviating suffering and driving grassroots development across the country.
“Today, I have come with a donation of ₦1 billion for the Renewed Hope Initiative,” Mrs. Tinubu said during her address. “Please understand that the money I have for this initiative is not government funds. It is money I have personally raised to help others.”
In a heartfelt speech, the First Lady noted that her contributions are driven by a deep desire to impact lives positively, not by personal enrichment.
“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,” she said.
Mrs. Tinubu also expressed her continued concern for other parts of Nigeria grappling with hardship, especially flood-prone areas like Benue and Niger States, promising that similar support will be extended to them.
The First Lady appealed to traditional leaders in Plateau to lead the charge for peace in their communities.
“You are the custodians of this land. We, as office holders, will come and go, but you will remain. I urge you to bring peace to this land. God will help you to protect and preserve it,” she said, adding a prayer that Plateau and Nigeria would grow in peace and unity.
Recounting her personal connection to the nation, she shared her experience of serving in Kano during her National Youth Service year and encouraged the younger generation to travel freely and embrace the beauty of Nigeria.
“My love for this country is not political. It is about how much this land has blessed me,” she added.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who received the First Lady, praised her compassion and focus.
“Ma, you have become a mother indeed, and your concern for humanity is evident. Your visit and this generous gesture will leave lasting memories in the hearts of our people,” the governor said.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending the decades-long crisis in Plateau State.
“We are coming together—leaders of faith, tradition, and every sector—to end the violence and restore peace permanently,” Mutfwang assured.
