Nurses and midwives across Lagos State on Monday received professional kits as part of a nationwide health empowerment programme under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) spearheaded by the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu.
The presentation ceremony took place at the Banquet Hall of the Office of the First Lady, Alausa, Ikeja.It was conducted by the First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, who also serves as the state’s RHI Coordinator.
The kits included medical scrubs and Crocs footwear, aimed at equipping frontline health workers in the state.
In attendance were the wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Oluremi Hamzat; senior officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Health; representatives of the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB); and members of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), among others.
Mrs Sanwo-Olu praised Mrs Tinubu’s visionary leadership and her unwavering commitment to maternal and child health, noting that the distribution of the kits went beyond material support.
“This presentation is more than a distribution of kits; it is a message that we acknowledge your dedication, celebrate your service, and stand with you in delivering quality healthcare,” she said.
She also noted that the RHI has been launched across all geopolitical zones of Nigeria, with Lagos State’s turn following the recent South-West regional rollout in Akure, Ondo State, where 10,000 sets of kits were distributed.
The Lagos kits were handed over through the State’s Primary Health Care Board, with Mrs Sanwo-Olu reaffirming the administration’s dedication to strengthening healthcare systems and supporting its workforce.
She described nurses and midwives as the “pillars of strength” within the health sector, adding, “Your service goes beyond duty—it is a calling.”
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Mrs Hamzat lauded the RHI for its transformative impact on grassroots healthcare delivery.
She emphasised the importance of equipping health workers with essential tools, especially in the area of maternal and child health.
“Quality healthcare must be a right for all, not a privilege,” she declared, as she applauded Mrs Tinubu for her compassionate and visionary leadership.
The Permanent Secretary of the LSPHCB, Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, mni, in his welcome address, extended gratitude to the First Lady of Nigeria for prioritising the welfare of women, children, and vulnerable communities.
He described nurses and midwives as the “heartbeat of our healthcare system,” stating that the gesture was both symbolic and practical in supporting their crucial work.
Similarly, Anne Olasumbo Oyesanya, Director of Nursing Services at the LSPHCB, described the event as a bold demonstration of appreciation for healthcare workers, especially midwives, whom she referred to as the “heart of the maternal healthcare system.”
She thanked Mrs Tinubu for the donation and commended Mrs Sanwo-Olu for her consistent advocacy and support.
“These kits are more than uniforms; they are morale boosters and symbols of professional pride,” she said.
Mrs Oyesanya urged recipients to wear the kits with pride, reminding them they are part of a collective mission to deliver quality healthcare with dignity and excellence.
