First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Launches Distribution of Midwives' Professional Kits in North-West Nigeria
Kaduna, Nigeria – The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the distribution of professional kits to midwives in the North-West geopolitical zone. The initiative, spearheaded by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), took place in Kaduna State with the presence of First Ladies from the seven states in the region.
Speaking at the event, Senator Tinubu emphasized that healthcare delivery extends beyond skills and compassion, requiring adequate tools and infrastructure. She commended midwives and healthcare workers for their critical role in reducing maternal and child mortality across the country.
“I am honored to officially flag off the distribution of 10,000 professional kits to midwives in Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara States, with Kaduna serving as the chief host today,” she announced. “This initiative complements the Federal Government’s ongoing retraining of 120,000 frontline health workers nationwide, with 59,570 already completing their training.”
As part of the effort, the RHI has procured 60,000 branded scrubs and an equal number of crocs to support midwives. Similar distributions have already taken place in the North-Central region, with the South-South zone set to benefit next.
Senator Tinubu also urged Nigerians to appreciate and encourage healthcare workers for their unwavering commitment. She commended key figures in the health sector, including the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, and Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), for their efforts in improving healthcare delivery.
In his remarks, Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani highlighted the ongoing transformation in Nigeria’s health sector, which he said is gradually improving life expectancy and healthcare outcomes. He lauded the First Lady’s dedication to uplifting ordinary Nigerians through the RHI’s initiatives.
Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate assured that the Federal Government remains committed to bridging healthcare access gaps, particularly for pregnant women and mothers. He urged midwives to enhance their service delivery and ensure timely referrals of complicated cases, noting that the government has made arrangements to provide such treatments free of charge.
As part of the event, the First Lady also empowered 1,000 women petty traders with a grant of N50,000 each to support their businesses. “Empowering a woman means empowering not just a household but the nation as a whole,” she stated. A total cheque of N50 million was presented to the wife of the Kaduna State Governor, Hajia Hafsatu Uba Sani, for distribution to the beneficiaries.
The event underscores the Renewed Hope Initiative’s commitment to improving healthcare and economic opportunities for Nigerians, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader development agenda.
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