Oluremi Tinubu Launches National Community Food Bank Initiative

On [date not specified], Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, launched the National Community Food Bank program, designed to address hunger and malnutrition across the country. The initiative aims to reach 500,000 households in its first year, with a mobilization target of N65 billion from corporate organizations and government pledges.

During the launch, a board of trustees for the Trust Fund was inaugurated, which will oversee fundraising and ensure transparency in managing donations. The program is conceived as a sustainable intervention to improve nutritional access for vulnerable children.

Oluremi Tinubu emphasized the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Health and the Global Food Bank. Notably, the Aliko Dangote Foundation pledged N20 billion over five years to support the initiative.

The First Lady called for wider national participation, encouraging every Nigerian to contribute, no matter how small, to help nourish families in need.