By Jessica Osajie / Posted January 20, 2025
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to the welfare of Edo people and reaffirmed the state’s unwavering support for the President as the 2027 Presidential elections approach.
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Speaking during a Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) food outreach, held at the New Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin City, Governor Okpebholo expressed gratitude for the President’s efforts to uplift vulnerable populations. He assured that the electorate in Edo State would deliver 100 percent of their votes to the President, should he seek re-election.
The RHI food outreach program, spearheaded by Nigeria’s First Lady and RHI Chairperson, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, began on March 8, 2024. So far, it has benefitted seven states, including Edo, Kano, Benue, Nasarawa, Ekiti, Cross River, and Gombe. Upcoming beneficiaries include Kwara, Kogi, and Abia States.

Governor Okpebholo commended the First Lady for her dedication to ensuring that Nigerians experience the dividends of democracy. He highlighted that her efforts, backed by President Tinubu’s leadership, exemplify a genuine commitment to social welfare.
The Governor’s assurances of support for President Tinubu’s administration reinforce Edo State’s alignment with the Federal Government’s vision and programs for national development.
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“The entire people of Edo State are very appreciative of this kind gesture of food outreach and donations of different food items to the vulnerable in Edo State.
“We are happy in Edo State, and the people are beginning to see and enjoy a new dawn. Look at food items all over the place in this hall, all thanks to the president and his wife for this great initiative that Edo people are benefitting from today.
“We are assuring you, Mr. President of our 100 percent votes in the State come 2027 presidential election, and if possible, we will give you more than 100 percent,” he declared.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, recalled that the food outreach commenced in March 2024.

Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, the First Lady said the initiative has made significant progress in supporting women and youths for the betterment of their lives.
She advised beneficiaries not to sell the food items but to make good use of them for the benefit of their families.
“This food outreach began last year in March 2024 in Abuja to provide vulnerable households with food to support their families. We have been able to distribute food items to seven states across Nigeria.
“The RHI has made significant progress in efforts to support our people, particularly women and youths, for a better life. Under this initiative, there will be more activities this year that cover Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Social Investments and Agriculture. This programme aims to further compliment the renewed hope agenda of the President Tinubu administration,” she said.
Coordinator of the office of the First Lady of Edo State, Mrs Edesili Anani Okpebholo, thanked the First Lady for the initiative which in less than two years has touched the lives of millions of Nigerians, assuring that the vulnerable in the State will get the food items.
She also appreciated Governor Okpebholo for his developmental strides in less than three months in office. She noted that his support for the RHI programmes in the State has recorded great success. Items distributed included noodles, semovita, and pasta, among others.
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Notable guests at the food outreach included the Secretary to Edo State Government Musa Ikhilor; Deputy Chief of Staff, Pius Alile; Wife of former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mrs Anna Shaibu; leaders of market women; serving commissioners; political women leaders across the state; heads of security agencies in the state, Permanent Secretaries, several widows, among others.
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