The federal government Thursday rolled out the Renewed Hope Food Support initiative to ease the economic burden on women and families across the country.
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, who performed the flag-off ceremony, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to improving household welfare, ensuring dignified living conditions, and laying a foundation for sustainable economic empowerment at the community level.
Speaking during the intervention held at the FMWASD headquarters, Abuja where she flagged of distribution of food and non food items, the minister called on Nigerians to reflect on shared goals – family, health, finances, and spirituality – and to act collectively to ensure food reaches those who need it most.
“This is a little from our heart so that, at least, families can cook for their loved ones this Christmas and this season of sharing,” she said. “
According to her, “when food is available to us, it must go around to the right people not kept in stores.”
The minister expressed gratitude to partners and supporters, including the Federal Ministry of Works, Nigeria Custom Service and the Federal Ministry of Finance, while assuring potential beneficiaries that distribution would continue beyond the festive season.
Emphasising unity and women’s collective strength, the minister declared that the women’s cohesion is already yielding tangible national outcomes.
The ministér reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s priority on women’s economic empowerment as central to achieving a $1 trillion economy, while highlighting programmes spanning agriculture, clean cooking gas penetration, fabrication and ownership opportunities, and grassroots access.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Esuabana Nko Asanye, welcomed the stakeholders and celebrated the Nigerian women, describing the ministry as a global champion for women, children and families.
