First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has donated ₦1 billion to victims of recent violent attacks in Plateau State, declaring that the donation was made from personal efforts and not public funds.
Mrs. Tinubu made the announcement during a condolence visit to Jos on Thursday, where she addressed grieving communities under the Renewed Hope Initiative, her flagship humanitarian platform.
“Today, I have come with a donation of ₦1 billion for the Renewed Hope Initiative,” the First Lady said. “Please understand that the money I have for this initiative is not government funds. It is money I have personally raised to help others.”
She emphasized her commitment to humanitarian service, stating that she had chosen to invest her resources to uplift lives rather than accumulate wealth.
“If I kept money for personal gain, it would only serve to satisfy greed,” she said. “But my goal is to use the resources I have for good, for the development of this country.”
The First Lady urged traditional rulers in Plateau to take the lead in ensuring lasting peace in the region, warning that insecurity must not define the future of Nigerian children.
“We as office holders will come and go, but you will remain,” she told the traditional leaders. “I urge you to bring peace to this land. God will help you to protect and preserve this land.”
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She also assured the people of Plateau that her prayers and plans extend to other disaster-hit regions, including Benue and Niger States, saying, “God has already heard our prayers, and we will visit other places in need of support.”
Governor Caleb Mutfwang, in his remarks, commended the First Lady’s empathy and described her as “a woman who came into government with a clear focus.”
“Your visit means so much to us,” the governor said. “The gestures you have extended will leave lasting memories in our hearts. By God’s grace, we are coming together to bring an end to three decades of crisis and violence in Plateau.”
Mrs. Tinubu added that her commitment to Nigeria stems not from politics but a deep love for the country, shaped by her life experiences, including her National Youth Service in Kano.
“I’ve travelled far and wide,” she said. “My love for Nigeria is not political. It is about what the country has done for me, and what I can now give back.”