Jos, Plateau State – July 3, 2025
In a powerful show of empathy and national solidarity, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday donated ₦1 billion to victims of violent attacks in Plateau State, declaring that her action was borne out of deep compassion rather than political considerations.
The donation, made through her Renewed Hope Initiative, is one of the largest single humanitarian gestures by any First Lady in recent Nigerian history. Speaking during her official visit to Jos, the state capital, Mrs. Tinubu met with community leaders, victims’ families, and survivors of the repeated attacks that have plagued parts of the state in recent months.
“This is not about politics. It is about the lives and futures of our fellow Nigerians. It is about love, healing, and giving hope where there has been pain,” she stated during a brief ceremony held at the Government House in Rayfield.
Accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and his wife, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that her foundation will continue to stand with those affected by crises across the country, regardless of region or religion.
She also held a closed-door session with traditional rulers and community leaders, urging them to act as agents of peace and reconciliation in their domains. “The solution must start with us — with dialogue, tolerance, and truth. Our traditional leaders must lead the charge for unity,” she said.
Governor Mutfwang expressed deep gratitude for the First Lady’s timely intervention, noting that the donation would go a long way in helping displaced persons and rebuilding shattered communities.
“This is not just a financial gift. It is a moral boost to a people who have suffered for too long,” he said.
The ₦1 billion fund will be administered directly by the Renewed Hope Initiative in collaboration with local authorities and humanitarian partners to ensure transparency and effective distribution.
Mrs. Tinubu’s gesture comes at a time when the nation is grappling with rising insecurity and economic challenges, and it reaffirms the administration’s message that empathy and action must go hand in hand.
With this donation, many believe a precedent has been set — one that calls for less rhetoric and more compassion-driven leadership in the face of national tragedies.