First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated the sum of ₦1 billion to support victims of recent attacks in Plateau State. The donation was announced during her condolence visit to the state on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Speaking during the visit, the First Lady emphasized that the donation was not sourced from government funds, but from personal resources and contributions she raised to assist those in need.
“I do not have vast sums of money, but what I have is meant to bring life. This is not government money. It is what I have raised to help others,” she stated.
She passionately appealed to the men and traditional leaders of the state to take responsibility for ensuring peace and security in their communities, highlighting the importance of raising children without fear.
“Women do not fight. We are asking the men to protect us and ensure our children grow up without fear,” she added.
Mrs. Tinubu also expressed concern for other affected areas in the country, particularly those devastated by floods, and prayed that the rain would nourish the land rather than bring destruction.
“God has already heard our prayers. We will also visit other states in need of support, including Benue and Niger,” she said.
Addressing traditional rulers directly, the First Lady called on them to play a leading role in restoring peace, noting that while political leaders may come and go, traditional institutions endure.
“You are the custodians of this land. Please, I urge you to bring peace to this land. Plateau State will flourish, and Nigeria will grow in peace and unity,” she said.
Mrs. Tinubu shared her personal connection to Nigeria, recalling her National Youth Service year in Kano State, and emphasized that her commitment to the country is not political but rooted in gratitude.
In response, Governor Caleb Mutfwang praised the First Lady for her compassion and dedication to humanity, describing her as a mother with a clear sense of purpose in governance.
“Your visit means so much to us. The gestures you have extended will leave lasting memories in our hearts,” the governor said.
He also reaffirmed the state’s commitment to ending the decades-long crisis and violence in Plateau through collaboration among religious, traditional, and societal leaders.
“By the grace of God, we are coming together to bring an end to the three decades of crisis in Plateau,” Mutfwang affirmed.
