First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Donates N1bn to Plateau Victims, Calls for Lasting Peace

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Donates N1bn to Plateau Victims, Calls for Lasting Peace

Jos, Plateau State – Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for an end to the recurrent violence in Plateau State, urging elders, youths, and community leaders to embrace peace and unity for the sake of future generations.

Speaking during a visit to the state on Wednesday, Senator Tinubu said she came not only as a public official but “as a mother whose heart bleeds.” The visit, under the banner of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), was aimed at providing support to victims of recent unrest in the state.

“I assure you this is the last time I would have to visit the state for this kind of intervention, and I pray God will honour this,” the First Lady said. “Do not give room to the serpent to enter the edge and assault you. Mend the broken edge. This is enough.”

She urged the people of Plateau to preserve the state's reputation as a land of peace and tourism, echoing the welcome she received from a young girl at the airport. “Nigeria is a beautiful country. I pray this land lives up to the name it bears.”

Addressing men in the communities, the First Lady appealed to them to protect women and children, and allow them to continue with their livelihoods, including farming and trade. She also urged the youth to embrace peace and uphold national unity, citing the second stanza of the national anthem: “Nigeria must hand over a banner without stain.”

As part of the visit, Senator Tinubu, on behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative, donated ₦1 billion, along with food items and clothing, to victims of the recent communal clashes in the state.

In his response, Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, expressed deep gratitude to the First Lady, pledging transparency in the disbursement of the funds.

“Wherever the edge has been broken, we will mend it. We will make peace with all men,” the Governor said. “I take full responsibility for the funds you have brought to us. We pledge that it will go directly to the victims and no elite will hijack it.”

The event was attended by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, members of the Plateau State Council of Traditional Rulers, religious leaders, market traders, youth groups, and security agency representatives.

The First Lady’s visit marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to restore peace and rebuild affected communities in Plateau State.