Nigeria’s First Lady Reiterates Commitment To Supporting Women Farmers Nationwide

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has disclosed that the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) is committed to supporting women farmers nationwide in alignment with the broader national agenda to strengthen the agricultural sector.

Mrs. Tinubu stated this after a meeting with the Board and friends of the organisers of the #EveryHomeAgarden competition at the State House Abuja, where the winning entries from the States and the Federal Capital Territory were being reviewed.

The First Lady says the selection of the prospective winner is a painstaking one, as all entries from various states show that participants are probable winners.

“This selection process of the best three from the states that submitted entries is a tough one. These women did so so well and that is why I said even if they do not come out the overall winner, they must be compensated,” she said.

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Mrs Tinubu said the competition is part of the food security revolution of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and in furtherance to promoting women’s inclusion, particularly farmers across the country.

She also noted that the competition, which commenced in February, is aimed at inculcating the habit of farming and food production into the society right from the family to promote eating healthy foods and sustainable farming.

Some of the RHI board members involved in the selection process, including the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shetimma, noted that it was really hard to get winners due to how good the gardens were.

Hajia Nana Shettima also commended the first lady for leading by example and for encouraging women in the country to be part of the food security drive of this administration.