Table of Contents
- Disbursement of Funds
- Announcement of Additional Support
- Launch of the Renewed Hope Initiative
- Significance of the Empowerment Program
- National Impact of the Program
- Acknowledgment of State Support
- Encouragement to Beneficiaries
The wife of the President, Mrs. Remi Tinubu, has distributed a total of N200,000 as a business recapitalization grant to 250 individuals with disabilities in Abia State.
The First Lady also announced that the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory will receive N50 million to be allocated to beneficiaries within their areas.
Mrs. Tinubu shared this information in a speech she delivered on Wednesday during the launch of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme for Persons with Disabilities, which is part of the RHI Social Investment Programme.
While delivering her message virtually, the Nigerian First Lady emphasized the importance of the empowerment program as it coincided with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Mrs. Tinubu highlighted that the nation would become stronger when every individual is empowered to create opportunities and contribute meaningfully to the collective progress of the country.
“In total, nine thousand five hundred individuals with disabilities across Nigeria will benefit from this program, amounting to One Billion, Nine Hundred Million Naira (N1,900,000,000).”
“This program aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which aims to promote inclusive growth and shared prosperity by ensuring that no Nigerian is left behind, particularly those whose needs are often overlooked,” she stated.
Mrs. Tinubu commended the efforts of Abia State Governor Alex Otti and his wife, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, for their support of the Renewed Hope initiative’s empowerment programs in Abia. She noted that the initiative has provided financial and material assistance to victims of flooding and other disasters, as well as those affected by communal clashes.
She further encouraged the beneficiaries to use the grants to enhance their businesses and improve their family livelihoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the business recapitalization grant?
The business recapitalization grant aims to provide financial support to individuals with disabilities to help them improve their businesses and enhance their livelihoods.
How many individuals with disabilities will benefit from the program?
A total of nine thousand five hundred individuals with disabilities across Nigeria will benefit from the program.
What is the total amount allocated for the empowerment program?
The total amount allocated for the empowerment program is One Billion, Nine Hundred Million Naira (N1,900,000,000).
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