First Lady Tinubu to visit Anambra, empower 5,000 people

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will visit Anambra State on Thursday, September 10, 2026, for the first time since assuming her current role.

According to a statement by Daniel Ezeigwe, Media Aide to the wife of the state governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, the visit is expected to strengthen collaboration between the Federal Government and Anambra State on programmes focused on poverty reduction, economic empowerment, food security and improved livelihoods for vulnerable citizens.

A major highlight of the visit will be the empowerment of 5,000 people under the Progressives United Against Poverty Initiative.

The initiative is a partnership championed by the state government in support of the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Support Scheme.

“The empowerment programme is designed to provide beneficiaries with practical economic support and opportunities to improve their livelihoods, with particular attention to people and households requiring assistance to become more economically productive.”

“Another major highlight of the visit would be the launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-East Geopolitical Zone, which would take place in the State the same day.”

“The programme is part of efforts under the Renewed Hope Initiative to strengthen food security and provide support to vulnerable households, particularly in the face of rising concerns around hunger and nutrition.”

“As part of her itinerary, Senator Tinubu would also proceed to the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, where she is expected to commission key projects in the institution.” Government

“The First Lady’s visit comes against the backdrop of the progressive partnership between the Federal Government and Anambra State.”