Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off the distribution of Professional kits to midwives in the North Eastern region of the country.
The kits are provided under the auspices of the pet project of the First Lady, the Renewed Hope Initiative.
Speaking at the flag off event held in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, Mrs Tinubu said the demands of the health profession go beyond mere skills and compassion.
She noted that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is moving in the right direction to make healthcare delivery better in the country.
The wife of the President said that the right tools and infrastructure are also being provided by government.
While commending the efforts and contributions of the midwives and the entire health workforce, Mrs Tinubu said their efforts continue to be pivotal to attaining the reduction of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria.
“This event is to complement the ongoing Federal Government’s retraining exercise for 120,000 frontline health workers nationwide. I am informed that 59,570 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,” she said.
The First Lady appealed to Nigerians to keep encouraging health workers for their tireless efforts, especially the leadership of the sector.
“I commend the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency Dr. Muyi Aina, and their entire workforce for their dedicated focus on improving healthcare delivery for our citizens as an important pillar of development, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“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. The North East Zone is receiving its allocation today.
“Since inception in 2023, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has provided targeted interventions in Agriculture, Economic Empowerment, Education, Health and Social Investment to improve the lives of families across Nigeria. 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 stated.
The President’s wife reassured Nigerians that the Administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to ensuring that the nation gets better and Nigerians live a better life.
She also announced a N50m Business Re-capitalization grant for 1,000 petty traders in the State.
Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, promised to match this with additional 1,000 petty traders.
Dr Kefas said the nation is currently witnessing great transformation in the health sector that is gradually but consciously improving life expectancy and other outcomes in the sector.
He lauded the Nigerian First Lady for her strong determination and dedication to improving the lives of the ordinary Nigerian especially through the visible activities of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI since inception in 2023.
The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare Prof Muhammad Pate assured that the Nigerian Government is doing all it can to close the gap in accessibility and affordability of healthcare especially for pregnant women and mothers.
He assured Nurses and Midwives that the administration of President Bola Tinubu appreciates their efforts while urging them to carry out their duties excellently.
