Praising the recipients for their resilience and determination, she called for collaborative efforts to create a Nigeria where women are equipped to succeed, and where small businesses can flourish as engines of national prosperity.
The First Lady commended the wife of the governor of Abia State, Mrs Otti, who is the coordinator of the programme in the state for making it a reality, particularly for her effort in identifying the traders in the state.
She said, “The grants provided today are intended to help our women overcome business challenges, expand their enterprises, create jobs, and contribute more robustly to our national economy.
“The beneficiaries are the heart of our local economies, the foundation of our communities, and the unsung heroes of our nation. Today, we celebrate their hard work and perseverance.”
In a remark, Mrs Otti lauded Mrs Tinubu for being a beacon of hope and support to Nigerian women.
In their respective remarks at the occasion, the deputy governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, and the Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Mrs. Blessing Ngozi Felix, commended the Renewed Hope Initiative for its dedication to humanity and urged the women to make the most of this life-changing support.
The event marked the symbolic presentation of the N50 million to the beneficiaries, rekindling hope.
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