Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to victims of violent attacks in Plateau State.
She recently revealed that her commitment to the nation is fuelled by love, not politics.
Speaking at the Government House in Rayfield, Jos, RRemi Tinubu shared that the funds were raised through her Renewed Hope Initiative, and not taken from the country’s purse.
According to her, she visited Plateau State as a mother whose heart keeps bleeding every time there are reports about killings or bloodshed across Nigeria.
Remi stated that she can assure citizens that all hands are on deck to ensure there is no recurrence of such tragedies.
“This visit is one filled with mixed emotions for me. I came here first as a mother whose heart bleeds each time I hear about killings, violence, or bloodshed.
It took me some time to respond, but I want to assure you that this will be the last time I will respond to such a situation in Plateau State. I pray that God will honour this, and from now on, it shall be for the progress of the state,” she said.
Remi further noted that she might not have an uncountable amount of money in the bank, but the little she has will help to make life easier for fellow Nigerians.
She concluded by saying that her love for Nigeria is not political, stressing that it is all about giving back to a country that has blessed her greatly.
“Today, I have come with a donation of one billion naira for the Renewed Hope Initiative. I do not have vast sums of money, but what I have is meant to bring life, not to pour money into a basket.
If I kept money for personal gain, it would only serve to satisfy greed. But my goal is to use the resources I have for good, for the development of this country, not to waste them.
When I arrived at the airport, I remember the little girl who came to greet me with a bowl of fruits and vegetables, saying, ‘Welcome to the land of peace and tourism’. I knew at that moment that God had already spoken because, as the Bible says, Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings, God has ordained perfect praise. From the mouth of this child, there shall be peace in this land. Amen.
When Mr President decided to revert to the old national anthem this year, it brought back memories of the anthem that instilled patriotism and love for this land. When we hear the second stanza, To hand on to our children a banner. we must reflect on our actions and the legacy we leave behind. But when we look at the killings, the rapes, and the terror, we must ask ourselves: have we truly protected our land?
My love for this country is not political; it’s about how this country has blessed me. As I grow older, I want to enjoy the beauty of this country, not be consumed by politics. And that is why I am here today—to appeal to you, the leaders, to do whatever it takes to bring peace to Plateau State,” she added.
