In its continuous drive to reducing infant and maternal mortality and morbidity, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, under the auspices of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has distributed an additional 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the South-South region of the country.
At the flag-off/presentation ceremony in Asaba, Delta State, on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON) posited that the programme is designed to complement ongoing Federal Government retraining exercise for 120,000 frontline health workers nationwide.
"I am informed that 60,470 health workers have already completed their training, and that is why the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) procured 60,000 branded scrubs and 60,000 pairs of Crocs as an incentive to encourage and support the tireless dedication of our Midwives"; the First Lady added.
In her keynote address, Senator Oluremi Tinubu further explained that all six geopolitical zones will receive 10,000 scrubs and 10,000 pairs of Crocs, which will be distributed among the states in each zone.
"Today, we are in Asaba to distribute the kits to the South-South zone. By the Grace of God, the next zone to benefit will be the North-East, in Taraba State, next month."
To this end, she emphatically said the generous donation from an anonymous global partner is targeted at reducing infant and maternal mortality and morbidity in the country.
The First Lady reiterated that "RHI recognises that the demands of the health profession require not only skills and compassion but also the right tools and kits to encourage our midwives as they serve others. We thank you for all your good work".
She commended the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, and his entire team for their focused dedication to improving healthcare delivery, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
In his remarks, the Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako acknowledged the purposeful priority attention to the health sector by the Renewed Hope Initiative of Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, saying it is a valuable complement to the agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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"That all Nigerians have access to the health care they need at any point in time without facing financial hardship."
Speaking further, Dr. Salako pledged that with the First Lady's full support and participatory leadership, the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare will ensure that every pregnant woman in Nigeria is delivered by a skilled attendant.
"So that we reduce maternal mortality and under-5 mortality rates by at least 20 and 15%, respectively, by 2027.
I am honoured to be part a part of this presentation, the 3rd in the series, having witnessed similar presentations in the North Central & Northwest zones."; the Minister stated.
Alaba Balogun
Deputy Director
Information & Public Relations
26 March 2025
Her Excellency, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON,
addressing participants at the presentation/ flag-off distribution of 10,000, Professional kits
for Midwives in Asaba Delta State ( South-South region) held at the Dome Event Centre, Tuesday 25 March 2025.
