Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa backs the Renewed Hope Initiative, urging state governments to support Oluremi Tinubu’s programmes for women and youths
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, has urged state governments across Nigeria to support the Renewed Hope Initiative led by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing the programme as a transformative force for vulnerable women and youths.
Mudashiru Obasa made the call while speaking to State House correspondents after a courtesy visit to the First Lady at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday.
“State governments must seize the momentum created by the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative to drive lasting and sustainable development for our people,” the Speaker said.
Obasa noted that the initiative has already begun delivering tangible benefits in critical sectors, including education, healthcare and economic empowerment.
He explained that stronger collaboration between federal and state governments would significantly expand the reach of the programmes and amplify their impact across communities.
The Speaker commended Oluremi Tinubu’s leadership and commitment, describing her interventions as timely and impactful, particularly for disadvantaged groups who often face barriers to opportunity.
According to him, the grassroots focus of the Renewed Hope Initiative aligns with Nigeria’s broader national agenda aimed at inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
Mudashiru Obasa also revealed that the visit to the Presidential Villa was partly to extend goodwill to the First Lady during the overlapping observances of Ramadan and Lent.
He stressed that the season provides an important opportunity for reflection, unity and shared values among Nigerians of different faiths.
Launched by Oluremi Tinubu, the Renewed Hope Initiative has gained recognition for programmes designed to address everyday challenges faced by women and youths.
These interventions include vocational training schemes, financial support programmes, health outreach and expanded educational opportunities.
Stakeholders across the country have continued to commend the initiative for providing practical solutions that strengthen livelihoods and promote social development.
The Habeeb Okunola Foundation (HOF) transformed a standard community gathering into a powerful launchpad for female entrepreneurship in Brampton, Canada, on the 13th of March 2026, delivering a high-impact celebration of International Women’s Day 2026. Far beyond a ceremonial event, the foundation, in partnership with Make Mee Elegant Foundation, the City of Brampton, and The Salvation Army, orchestrated a comprehensive day of skill-building and recognition designed to create tangible economic change for local women.
At the heart of the initiative was an intensive hands-on training session held within the welcoming walls of The Salvation Army’s Brampton premises. The room buzzed with creative energy as women from the local community immersed themselves in learning practical, marketable crafts. Under the guidance of skilled instructors, they mastered the intricacies of crafting durable flip-flop slippers, the delicate art of cloth stoning to embellish fabrics, and the precise work of creating fancy key holders. The goal was clear: to provide these women with immediate, accessible tools to generate side income.
High Chief Dr Habeeb Olalekan Okunola, the founder of the foundation and President of CINI Holdings, who was represented by Mrs Kehinde Adelaja-Okoroafor was present to witness and coordinate the transformation firsthand. She articulated the driving philosophy behind the event, stating that for the founder of HOF, empowerment is the most meaningful expression of wealth. She further stressed that the objective was not just to teach a skill, but to ignite a transition, turning attendees from talented individuals into confident business owners who could leverage their newly acquired abilities to build sustainable livelihoods.
In a decisive move to bridge the gap between learning and earning, the foundation identified three exceptional students from the workshop and provided them with immediate start-up capital. This direct financial boost was met with visible joy and relief, ensuring that their newfound skills would not lie dormant but would instead be fueled into immediate entrepreneurial action.
The city’s leadership took significant notice of the foundation’s impactful work. His Worship, Mayor Patrick Brown, offered a ringing endorsement of HOF’s initiative, commending their choice to invest in Brampton’s women. He personally extended his gratitude to High Chief Okunola with an official letter of thanks, acknowledging the foundation’s exceptional contribution to the community and extending an invitation for a formal meeting in May 2026 to explore future avenues for partnership with the City of Brampton.
On the 14th of March momentum carried into the day with an awards ceremony, where the Deputy Mayor stood in for Mayor Brown to help spotlight the achievements of local heroines. The event honoured a selection of prominent Brampton women whose tireless efforts and significant impact have helped shape the community. This dual focus empowering the next wave of female entrepreneurs while celebrating established leaders perfectly encapsulated the shared mission of the Habeeb Okunola Foundation and Make Mee Elegant Foundation to champion the development and success of women at every stage of their journey. The event served as a powerful testament to what international collaboration and community-focused action can achieve in the pursuit of gender equality and economic empowerment.
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