Renewed Hope Initiative Empowers 500 Businesswomen in Delta State

The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in collaboration with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has empowered 500 businesswomen in Delta State through its economic empowerment programme.

At the ceremony held at the Cenotaph, Asaba, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, the women entrepreneurs received essential business tools, including deep freezers, gas cookers with ovens, generators, and grain grinding machines. The intervention is part of a larger national programme to impact 18,500 women across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

In her remarks, Senator Oluremi Tinubu underscored the vital role of empowering women in achieving national development.

Represented by the wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori who doubles as the RHI’s State coordinator, Oluremi said, “This programme acknowledges the vital role women play in nation-building and aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which emphasizes inclusivity, economic growth, and sustainable development for all Nigerians, with a particular focus on empowering women economically”.

RHI Empowerment of 500 Women in Delta State

Senator Tinubu further noted that empowering women is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG-5 (Gender Equality) and SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

“The items being distributed today are intended to equip our women with the tools and resources they need to build successful businesses and contribute to the prosperity of our great nation,” she added.

Presenting the speech, Lady Catherine Onyeme who read the speech on behalf of Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, stressed the importance of investing in women, describing the empowerment programme as a crucial step towards building stronger, more resilient communities.

“Today, we witness the tangible manifestation of what it means to invest in the heartbeat of our communities – our women,” she said.

In her address, Deaconess Oborevwori commended the initiative, describing it as a catalyst for financial independence, food security, and a better quality of life.

“These tools will do more than support small-scale businesses; they will open new doors to financial independence, improved household incomes, food security, and dignified living,” she affirmed.

She urged the beneficiaries to take full advantage of the opportunity, adding, “Let these resources be seeds that grow into sustainable businesses. May your success stories become beacons of hope for others to follow.”

Several beneficiaries who spoke with the press expressed appreciation to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi, describing the initiative as a life-changing opportunity that would positively impact their businesses and families.