First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Rice Distribution

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Rice Distribution.
Nigeria’s First Lady has distributed 100 trucks of rice to 19 Northern States ahead of Eid El Kabir celebration as Nigerians grapple with the rising cost of living.

Kano —

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated the distribution of 100 trucks of rice and N1.2 billion palliative support to vulnerable households across the 19 Northern states and the FCT.

The project was coordinated by the Office of the First Lady in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Political and other Matters.

The host governor, Uba Sani of Kaduna State, described the intervention as a clear demonstration of compassionate leadership and a reflection of the Tinubu administration’s resolve to uplift the most vulnerable.

Mr Sani added that the  programme was not merely about the distribution of food items, but a reaffirmation that the strength of any society lies in its ability to care for its people, especially those at the margins.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Rice Distribution

He commended the First Lady for her dedication to humanitarian service, noting that her interventions continue to inspire hope and unity across Nigeria, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, or social status.

“Your Excellency, your actions have shown that leadership goes beyond policies to practical compassion that touches lives and restores dignity,” he said.

The governor further lauded President Tinubu’s leadership, describing it as courageous and committed to national renewal at a critical time in Nigeria’s history.

According to him, the President’s reform agenda, though challenging, is laying a solid foundation for economic recovery, social inclusion, and long-term stability.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Rice Distribution

“Mr President’s leadership reflects a deep understanding of our realities and a firm resolve to secure a better future for generations yet unborn,” Sani added

In his goodwill message, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe called for sustained support for President Tinubu, stressing that his success translates directly into national progress.

Buni highlighted Tinubu’s longstanding contributions to national unity and political development, urging Nigerians, particularly in the North, to rally behind his administration.

“We must support Mr President to succeed because his success is the success of Nigeria,” he said, emphasizing that national unity remains non-negotiable.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Rice Distribution

Also speaking, Programme Coordinator Aminu Sani urged citizens to remain steadfast in prayer and support for the administration, noting that resilience and collective commitment were key to building a prosperous nation.

He encouraged beneficiaries to utilise the palliative support judiciously and continue to uphold the values of unity, faith, and national development.

In his remarks, the Interim Chairman of the Muslim Intellectuals Forum, MIF, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, commended the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for what he described as a demonstration of true leadership and motherly compassion toward Nigerians.

He noted that the palliative distribution went beyond relief materials, describing it as a lifeline and a symbol of hope for vulnerable families facing economic hardship.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Rice Distribution

Mr Usman assured that the forum would ensure a transparent and equitable distribution process across the 19 Northern states and the FCT.

He pledged the group’s continued support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing optimism that his administration would sustain national progress, while also offering prayers for the President’s success in future electoral cycles.

Similarly, a member of the forum, Haliru Maraya, highlighted the importance of food security and protection of lives as fundamental responsibilities of leadership, noting that the current administration had demonstrated commitment in these areas.

He pointed to key appointments and interventions that have strengthened northern representation and contributed to stability and development.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Rice Distribution

Mr Maraya further cited improvements in agriculture, education, and security, including increased access to farmland, reopening of schools, and enhanced safety in previously affected communities.

He reaffirmed support for President Tinubu, expressing confidence that ongoing reforms and interventions would continue to yield positive outcomes for the region and the country at large.

The event also drew commendation from stakeholders, including the Muslim Intellectual Forum, for fostering collaboration that translates government policies into tangible benefits for citizens.

The large-scale intervention is widely seen as part of broader efforts by the Tinubu administration to cushion the effects of economic reforms while promoting inclusive growth.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Rice Distribution

Beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the President and the First Lady, describing the support as timely and impactful amid economic hardships and reforms.

Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Rice Distribution
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday criticised the distribution of 100 trucks of rice and ₦1.2bn cash support to northern states by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, describing the intervention as a politicisation of hardship rather than a genuine response to economic.

He stated this in a statement issued in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu
“What Nigerians are witnessing today is the tragic normalisation of poverty under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Families can no longer afford basic meals, inflation has ravaged household incomes, and millions are being pushed daily into extreme deprivation” he said

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Rice Distribution

” Yet, instead of addressing the structural causes of this crisis, the government has chosen the path of optics—distributing food in carefully choreographed ceremonies while the underlying suffering deepens” he added

The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress argued that since 2023, farmers in the North have faced declining productivity due to policy failures and worsening insecurity.

” Ironically, the same government and its promoters now seek to exploit the resulting hardship by turning food into a campaign tool. What the North truly needs is genuine, sustainable food security policies—not campaign lunch packs wrapped in party insignia” he stated