Oluremi Tinubu Launches Health Projects in Jigawa State

On a recent official visit to Jigawa State, Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, commissioned three significant projects aimed at improving healthcare and addressing child malnutrition. The projects include the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Future Academy, which features state-of-the-art facilities for technology and health research, and a national community food bank program designed to provide nutritious food to vulnerable mothers and children.

The food bank initiative, supported by the Dangote Group with a commitment of N20 billion and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) investing N30 billion, aims to ensure easy access to nutritious food, particularly around primary healthcare centers. During the commissioning ceremony, NITDA's Director General, Dr.

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, emphasized the academy's role in nurturing the next generation of Nigerian technology innovators. Governor Umar Namadi described the projects as landmark investments that will accelerate digital transformation and strengthen healthcare delivery in the state.