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First Lady launches South-West food bank in Ogun

From The Punch · () English

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  • Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, launched the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-West zone in Ogun State.
  • The initiative aims to combat food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable groups, including children under six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
  • The First Lady also commissioned a 108-unit housing estate and a medical center during her visit to the state.

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, launched the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-West zone in Ogun State, marking the fourth zonal flag-off of the initiative. The program, aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to improve food security and health outcomes.

The initiative specifically targets malnourished children under six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, providing them with nutritious food. Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, stated that Mrs. Tinubu commended Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and his wife for establishing three food banks within the state prior to the zonal launch.

During her visit, the First Lady also commissioned the Muhammadu Buhari Housing Estate in Kobape, which comprises 108 housing units. Governor Abiodun highlighted the importance of addressing the state's housing deficit with affordable accommodation. Additionally, Senator Tinubu visited the Gateway Medical Centre of Excellence and met with traditional rulers.

The First Lady described the initiative as a deliberate and sustainable response to food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable households nationwide, explaining that it was designed to ensure that children under six, pregnant women and lactating mothers have easy access to nutritious food.

— Busola KukoyiSenior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, explaining the goals of the food bank program.
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