Renewed Hope: Lagos First Lady Presents Cash, Gifts To New Set Of Beneficiaries
•••80 Senior Citizens Get Cash To Cushion Effect Of Economic Hardship
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has presented cash token and gift items to new beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS), emphasizing that the government will continue to support Senior Citizens and positively influence their lives.
The presentation was held at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja on Saturday.
She said the initiative championed by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON), was borne out of her steadfast commitment to the well-being of elderly citizens, noting that this significant stride is in the government’s collective pursuit of a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu recalled that the RHIESS initiative launched in December, last year by Senator Oluremi Tinubu produced 250 beneficiaries from each of the 36 States of the federation, emphasizing that the Lagos Edition being launched on Saturday was targeted at 80 beneficiaries in the first instance.
The First Lady said the gesture will further cushion the effect of the economic situation and alleviate the burdens of the beneficiaries during this Ramadan period and Easter celebration.
She encouraged the senior citizens to prioritize their wellbeing and health. “To our senior citizens, I urge you to embrace life to the fullest, prioritize your health, nurture your minds, and strengthen your bonds with loved ones and with God. These are the keys to a rich and fulfilling life in your golden years,” she said.
The event was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm. Toyin Oke-Osayintolu; Representative of the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Chief of Staff, Mr Akinrinade Morakinyo Oluwola, and staff of the Office of the First Lady.
