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Remi Tinubu Boosts Katsina Elderly with ₦50m Support
Remi Tinubu Katsina elderly support scheme empowers 250 senior citizens with ₦50m in cash grants, healthcare and essential items
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday empowered 250 senior citizens in Katsina State with a total of ₦50 million under the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme, reinforcing the Federal Government’s social investment drive for vulnerable groups.
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The third edition of the scheme, organised under the Renewed Hope Initiative, took place at the Katsina Government House with the theme “Finding Joy in Old Age,” drawing beneficiaries from all 34 local government areas of the state.
Each beneficiary received a cash grant of ₦200,000, alongside free medical check-ups and essential household items, aimed at easing financial pressure and improving access to basic healthcare for elderly citizens.
Speaking through the wife of the Katsina State Governor, Hajiya Zulaihat Dikko Radda, Senator Tinubu said the Remi Tinubu Katsina elderly support programme reflects a deliberate effort to honour senior citizens who contributed to Nigeria’s development.
The First Lady noted that the initiative was designed to reduce hardship among elderly Nigerians and provide dignity in old age, particularly for those aged 65 and above who are most vulnerable to rising living costs.
According to her, the scheme targets 250 beneficiaries in each of the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory, and veterans linked to the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association, with ₦50 million allocated per location.
She added that the Renewed Hope Initiative remains committed to inclusive social protection, describing senior citizens as a vital part of the nation’s social fabric whose welfare must not be neglected.
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The Katsina event forms part of a nationwide rollout of the elderly support scheme, which has previously been implemented in several states as part of broader efforts to strengthen community welfare and social resilience.
The Lagos State Government has flagged off the enforcement of Executive Order EO/BOS/01/2024, introducing the Lagos Private Health Plans (LPHP) to expand health insurance coverage to salaried workers and corporate organisations.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that residents and employers have until December 31, 2026, to secure coverage, as formal enforcement of the mandatory health insurance policy kicks off on January 1, 2027.
The new private sector arrangement complements the existing Ilera Eko scheme, which primarily targets vulnerable residents and workers in the informal sector. To drive the initiative, 21 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) have partnered with the state government to expand access across corporate establishments.
To protect vulnerable residents unable to afford premiums on their own, the state government tripled its Health Equity Fund from ₦1 billion to ₦3 billion, covering over 500,000 citizens.
In addition, the state government instituted a strict directive for healthcare providers across the metropolis, warning that no hospital is permitted to turn away patients requiring emergency care due to financial constraints. Under the policy, medical facilities must stabilize patients before demanding payment or insurance verification.
Governor Sanwo-Olu stressed that employee healthcare remains a mandatory employer responsibility comparable to pension obligations, noting that the systemic upgrade aims to safeguard household finances against unexpected medical emergencies.
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