Oluremi Tinubu flags off distribution of healthcare kits in Taraba

Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, flagged off the distribution of 10,000 scrubs and crocs to midwives to enhance healthcare services in Taraba State.

Tribune Online reports that the development is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative of President Bola Tinubu to improve healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

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Tinubu noted during the event in Jalingo that the professional kits, which include 60,000 branded scrubs and 60,000 pairs of Crocs, were being distributed to midwives nationwide.

The first lady, while emphasising the importance of economic empowerment, particularly for women, commended the efforts of midwives and healthcare workers in improving maternal and child health outcomes in Nigeria. She expressed that the northeast zone is to receive 10,000 scrubs and 10,000 pairs of Crocs.

“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,” she said.

Tinubu also announced a N50 million business recapitalisation grant for 1,000 petty traders in Taraba State.

She disclosed that the Renewed Hope Initiative has been working to improve the lives of families across the country through targeted interventions in agriculture, economic empowerment, education, health, and social investment.

According to her, the initiative recognises the importance of supporting vulnerable populations, particularly women and children. She also commended the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, and the Executive Director, CEO of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, for their dedicated focus on improving healthcare delivery.

Speaking earlier, the wife of the Taraba State Governor, Mrs. Agyi Kefas, thanked the First Lady and President Tinubu for their efforts in improving the lives of Nigerians.

Responding, Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas appreciated the first lady for choosing Taraba as the northeast distribution point and thanked her initiative for giving hope to the families and closing the gap in accessibility and affordability of healthcare, particularly for pregnant women and mothers.

“The distribution of professional kits to midwives is a significant step towards improving healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The Renewed Hope Initiative’s efforts to support vulnerable populations, especially in the area of health, are in line with my administration’s five-point agenda, that deserves recognition.

“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,” Kefas said.