No entries for First Lady’s ₦50m green challenge community prize
The community category of the Renewed Hope Initiative Green Nigeria Challenge, led by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has ended without any significant entries. In a statement, Mrs Tinubu explained that the category, which officially closed on July 15, 2026, aimed to inspire communities to transform degraded spaces into eco-friendly areas. She praised Nyesom Wike for his work in remodelling the Abuja City Gate, calling it a model for others. The Household and State categories of the challenge remain open until December 20, 2026.
What we know
- Senator Oluremi Tinubu announced that the community category of the Green Nigeria Challenge closed on July 15, 2026, with no significant entries.
- The category was created to encourage the conversion of dumpsites and abandoned areas into green spaces, offering a ₦50,000,000 prize.
- Nyesom Wike was commended for transforming the Abuja City Gate, which aligns with the challenge’s goals.
- The Household and State categories remain open until December 20, 2026, with prizes of ₦20 million and ₦100 million, respectively.
- Entries for these categories should be submitted through the Offices of the First Ladies in each state.
