{"id":21250,"date":"2026-04-04T15:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T15:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=21250"},"modified":"2026-04-04T15:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T15:03:13","slug":"foodclique-hails-national-food-bank-launch-inauguration-of-its-trust-fund-trustees-by-first-lady-oluremi-tinubu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/04\/foodclique-hails-national-food-bank-launch-inauguration-of-its-trust-fund-trustees-by-first-lady-oluremi-tinubu\/","title":{"rendered":"FoodClique Hails National Food Bank Launch, Inauguration of Trust Fund Trustees by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21256 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bc300db0-82af-4ba0-8d1d-878ba112cccb-300x214.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bc300db0-82af-4ba0-8d1d-878ba112cccb-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bc300db0-82af-4ba0-8d1d-878ba112cccb-1024x731.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bc300db0-82af-4ba0-8d1d-878ba112cccb-768x548.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bc300db0-82af-4ba0-8d1d-878ba112cccb-1536x1096.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bc300db0-82af-4ba0-8d1d-878ba112cccb-640x457.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bc300db0-82af-4ba0-8d1d-878ba112cccb.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nThe FoodClique Support Initiative has commended the launch of the National Food Bank Programme and the inauguration of its Trust Fund Trustees by Nigeria\u2019s First Lady, <\/span><span class=\"s3\">Oluremi Tinubu<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, describing the move as a major step toward addressing food insecurity across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21252 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9906ad1a-424d-422a-bac2-cbf4a35b8870-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9906ad1a-424d-422a-bac2-cbf4a35b8870-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9906ad1a-424d-422a-bac2-cbf4a35b8870-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9906ad1a-424d-422a-bac2-cbf4a35b8870-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9906ad1a-424d-422a-bac2-cbf4a35b8870.jpeg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The organisation gave the commendation during one of its outreach programmes in Makoko, noting that the initiative represents a significant intervention aimed at ensuring equitable access to nutrition and supporting vulnerable communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Speaking at the outreach, the Chief Executive Officer of FoodClique Support Initiative, Ibrahim Onilegbale, described the programme as a \u201cgame changer\u201d in the fight against hunger in Nigeria. He said the initiative is both timely and impactful, adding that it signals a strong national commitment to tackling food insecurity at its root.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21253 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c98ddc0c-282e-4397-b7a3-3a7dbd8a80a9-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c98ddc0c-282e-4397-b7a3-3a7dbd8a80a9-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c98ddc0c-282e-4397-b7a3-3a7dbd8a80a9-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c98ddc0c-282e-4397-b7a3-3a7dbd8a80a9-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c98ddc0c-282e-4397-b7a3-3a7dbd8a80a9-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c98ddc0c-282e-4397-b7a3-3a7dbd8a80a9-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c98ddc0c-282e-4397-b7a3-3a7dbd8a80a9-640x427.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">\u201cWe are optimistic about the transformational impact this programme will have on Nigerians,\u201d Onilegbale stated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Also speaking, the Head of Programmes at the organisation, Faruk Adetola, commended the structure and vision behind the National Food Bank Programme, noting its potential for sustainable impact. He emphasised the importance of strategic partnerships and transparency in ensuring the success of the initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21254 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/987802b7-ad73-4947-ace6-cc1bd73d7af3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/987802b7-ad73-4947-ace6-cc1bd73d7af3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/987802b7-ad73-4947-ace6-cc1bd73d7af3-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/987802b7-ad73-4947-ace6-cc1bd73d7af3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/987802b7-ad73-4947-ace6-cc1bd73d7af3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/987802b7-ad73-4947-ace6-cc1bd73d7af3-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/987802b7-ad73-4947-ace6-cc1bd73d7af3-640x427.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Adetola further affirmed the organisation\u2019s readiness to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to expand the reach and effectiveness of the programme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21255 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f5ffafdb-bbb3-48f8-a8b5-8934e6acabed-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f5ffafdb-bbb3-48f8-a8b5-8934e6acabed-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f5ffafdb-bbb3-48f8-a8b5-8934e6acabed-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f5ffafdb-bbb3-48f8-a8b5-8934e6acabed-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f5ffafdb-bbb3-48f8-a8b5-8934e6acabed-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f5ffafdb-bbb3-48f8-a8b5-8934e6acabed-640x426.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f5ffafdb-bbb3-48f8-a8b5-8934e6acabed.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">He added that FoodClique Support Initiative remains committed to advancing efforts aimed at combating hunger, stressing that collective action is essential to building a future where no one is left behind.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FoodClique Support Initiative has commended the launch of the National Food Bank Programme and the inauguration of its Trust<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21251,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21250","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-from-the-grassroots"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21250","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21250"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21250\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21258,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21250\/revisions\/21258"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21250"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21250"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21250"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}