FIRST LADY COMMISSIONS OLUREMI TINUBU RENEWED HOPE RESETTLEMENT CITY IN KEFFI
•Says Mr. President Loves to See Nigerians Cared For
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the comprehensive inclusion and empowerment of displaced members of society—one city at a time.
She made this known in Keffi, Nasarawa State, while commissioning the Oluremi Tinubu Renewed Hope Resettlement City in the Yar-Kade community, established by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
The First Lady described the Resettlement City as a major milestone in the nation’s ongoing efforts to restore hope, dignity, safety, and patriotism to Nigerians displaced by insurgency, banditry, communal clashes, and natural disasters.
“I am pleased to witness the resettlement of 40 households, comprising 239 individuals, into a safe and dignified environment. This development reaffirms the commitment of the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which aims to enhance social welfare programmes for all Nigerians,” she said.
Senator Tinubu emphasized that resettlement must be accompanied by empowerment and skill acquisition.
“I am glad to learn that 100 hectares of farmland have been secured for the families to cultivate for food and income. It is also encouraging to hear that the Resettlement City is equipped with greenhouses, vocational training centres, a police station, a church, and a mosque. This will no doubt go a long way in helping the families to settle down and become self-reliant.”
The First Lady urged the new residents to contribute positively to their host community:
“To the families being resettled here today, I say: this is a new dawn. I urge you to continue to be law-abiding and live peacefully with your host community.”
She also presented bags of rice, clothing, and other relief items to the residents.
Joining her at the ceremony was the Governor of Nasarawa State, Dr. Abdullahi Sule, who described the Resettlement City as more than a physical structure, calling it “a symbol of hope.”
“Let living in the camp mold you and prepare you for the future,” he said, while also commending President Tinubu’s efforts in improving national security. He expressed optimism that with increased cooperation from communities, lasting peace would be achieved.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, praised the First Lady’s social inclusion initiatives, which he said have reassured the resettled families that they are “heard, seen, and valued.”
“By this gesture, you are giving them hope and dignity, and restoring a promising future to the children. That’s what Mr. President stands for—and that’s what true Renewed Hope means,” he added.
Also speaking at the event, the Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, supported the First Lady’s effort by awarding business recapitalization grants of ₦200,000 to each of the 40 households.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Geoffrey Bitrus expressed gratitude to the First Lady, saying the community now looks forward to the future with hope restored.
Other dignitaries at the commissioning included the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage (Rtd.), Senator Bashir Lado, Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, and Mohammed Malick Fall, the United Nations Resident Coordinator.
The Oluremi Tinubu Renewed Hope Resettlement City currently houses 239 people from 40 families, including refugees from Cameroon and Sudan. The facility is equipped with solar-powered electricity, a school, clinic, mosque, church, and other modern amenities.
SIGNED
Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Saturday, 14th June 2025
