Oluremi Tinubu Empowers 500 Bauchi Women with N250 Million Grant
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Oluremi Tinubu Empowers 500 Bauchi Women with N250 Million Grant |
Oluremi Tinubu empowers 500 Bauchi women with N250 million grants under the Renewed Hope Initiative, boosting entrepreneurship in 2025.
First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative Reaches Bauchi
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has launched another impactful phase of her Renewed Hope Initiative Economic Empowerment Programme (RHI-EEP), disbursing N250 million to 500 women in Bauchi State. Each beneficiary received N50,000 seed capital aimed at supporting small-scale businesses and enhancing women’s social and economic well-being.
The initiative, implemented in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria as part of its 2025 agenda for inclusive growth.
How the Programme Works
During the inauguration ceremony held on Saturday, Tinubu—represented by Aisha Mohammed, wife of the Bauchi State Governor—emphasized the significance of economic empowerment. She explained that the programme will reach 18,500 women across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Key highlights include:
- N50,000 per beneficiary as non-refundable seed grants
- Targeted at traders, artisans, and small-scale business owners
- Monitoring mechanisms to ensure proper fund utilization
- Focus on building sustainable businesses that support households and communities
In Tinubu’s words: “When you empower a woman, you empower a household, a community, and a nation.”
Support from the Tony Elumelu Foundation
Oluremi Tinubu commended the Tony Elumelu Foundation for its N1 billion donation to strengthen the RHI. She also acknowledged the support of the Bauchi State Governor in making the programme a success.
Representing the foundation, Mrs. Zainab Ibrahim reaffirmed its dedication to improving livelihoods across Africa through entrepreneurship and economic inclusion.
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Bauchi State’s Additional Empowerment Drive
Aisha Mohammed further revealed that the Bauchi State Government has introduced a complementary scheme targeting pastoral households and women’s groups across the state’s 20 local government areas.
Details of the Bauchi scheme include:
- 21 groups to receive N300,000 each, totalling N6.3 million
- Five bags of rice per group, amounting to 125 bags overall
- Direct support for 25 women’s groups in both urban and rural areas
According to Zainab Baban Takko, Commissioner for Women Affairs, beneficiaries are expected to reinvest the funds into their businesses for long-term sustainability.
Voices from the Beneficiaries
Some of the women who benefited expressed gratitude for the initiative. Maryam Sani, one of the beneficiaries, described the grant as a life-changing opportunity that will allow her to expand her business and improve her family’s living conditions.
The empowerment programme not only provides financial assistance but also reinforces the importance of female entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s economic growth.
A Step Toward Sustainable Women Empowerment
Oluremi Tinubu’s N250 million empowerment scheme in Bauchi is more than just financial aid—it is a catalyst for sustainable development. By investing in women, the programme strengthens communities and fosters economic independence across Nigeria.
With the continued collaboration of partners like the Tony Elumelu Foundation and supportive state governments, this initiative signals a brighter future for thousands of women entrepreneurs nationwide.
To explore more about women’s empowerment strategies and socio-economic development, see this detailed report from the United Nations Women.
