BY: NEWS EDITOR
A total of 250 vulnerable citizens in Borno State, mostly women and the elderly, have received a lifeline support from the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a social investment program of Nigerian First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu.
Each beneficiary received 25kg of rice, a cartoon of macaroni, and N200,000.
The support, which was flagged off on Tuesday by Borno State First Lady, Dr. Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, at the Multi-purpose Hall, Government House, Maiduguri, has brought relief to the beneficiaries, who have been struggling to make ends meet.
Mal. Usman, one of the beneficiaries, expressed his gratitude, saying, 'I didn't see this coming, it is one of the most surprising gift I ever get, this is huge and In Shaa Allah it will help us for a very long way especially during this period of economic crises. May Allah reward the donor.'
Usman added that he lost his capital during the flood crisis a few months ago and plans to use the received funds to regain his capital and start a new business.
'I will use the money I get today to start up something to earn a living moving forward,' he assured.
In an interview with Lake Chad Times, Yakaka Bulama, a widow and mother of six, also expressed her gratitude, stating that she had never received such support before.
'In my life I have never received and expect this kind of support but with Allah's will, I received it today, it means a lot to me and I'm grateful to Allah. I thanked the First Lady for the support and assured to use the fund to start up even a little business to earn a means of livelihood,' she added.
The beneficiaries, who were visibly overwhelmed with emotion, thanked the Nigerian First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinantu, for the timely intervention, which they said would go a long way in alleviating their suffering.
The intervention is seen as a significant step in addressing the plight of vulnerable groups in Borno State, who have been disproportionately affected by the insurgency and economic crises.
These groups, including widows, orphans, and the elderly, often lack access to basic necessities like food, shelter, and healthcare.
The support provided by the Renewed Hope Initiative is a beacon of hope for these vulnerable groups. demonstrates the commitment of the Nigerian government to addressing their needs.
The initiative also highlights the importance of community-based interventions in addressing the needs of vulnerable groups.
By providing support directly to these groups, the Renewed Hope Initiative is helping to empower them and promote their resilience and self-sufficiency.
As the beneficiaries begin to utilize the support provided, it is clear that the impact of the Renewed Hope Initiative will be felt for a long time to come. The initiative serves as a model for community-based interventions and demonstrates the power of kindness, generosity, and compassion in transforming the lives of vulnerable groups.