FIC REPORT (KATSINA STATE) – Her Excellency, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, First Lady of Kaduna State, joined Her Excellency, Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima, Wife of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Vice Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), for the official flag-off of the RHI Food Outreach Programme in Katsina State.
The event was hosted by Her Excellency, Hajiya Zulaihat Dikko Radda, First Lady of Katsina State, and graced by His Excellency, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda, CON, Executive Governor of Katsina State.
The RHI Food Outreach Programme, championed by Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and National Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative, is designed to provide food assistance to vulnerable households, ease economic hardship, and bring relief and renewed hope to families facing difficult circumstances.
The initiative underscores the commitment of the Renewed Hope Initiative to promoting social welfare, supporting disadvantaged communities, and ensuring that vulnerable Nigerians receive the assistance they need to improve their quality of life.
The occasion also brought together the wives of governors from across Northern Nigeria, reflecting their collective commitment to advancing women’s empowerment, strengthening social welfare interventions, and improving the well-being of vulnerable individuals and families across the region.
Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani commended the leadership of the Renewed Hope Initiative for its continued efforts to support vulnerable Nigerians through humanitarian interventions and welfare programmes.
She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the dignity, welfare, and economic well-being of women, children, and vulnerable families in Kaduna State, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration among government institutions and development-oriented organisations in addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities.
The participation of the Kaduna State First Lady further demonstrates the state’s commitment to complementing efforts aimed at alleviating hardship, strengthening community support systems, and ensuring that vulnerable households benefit from programmes designed to improve their welfare.
The RHI Food Outreach Programme represents another step towards fostering compassion, solidarity, and collective responsibility in supporting families in need.
Signed:
Muhammad Gwani
AD FIRC KADUNA
17th October 2026.
