Oluremi Tinubu urges South-West governors to support food bank initiative
Oluremi Tinubu has called on South-West governors to take responsibility for establishing community food banks near primary healthcare centres in their states. Speaking at the South-West zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Abeokuta, she emphasized the importance of the initiative for vulnerable households. The programme aims to provide nutritious food to children under six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State, praised the initiative and highlighted its alignment with broader efforts to improve health and food security.
What we know
- Oluremi Tinubu urged South-West governors to set up community food banks in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency.
- The initiative targets children under six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, aiming to combat malnutrition and food insecurity.
- Three food banks were launched simultaneously in Sagamu, Yewa North, and Abeokuta South as part of the South-West rollout.
- The programme is not a conventional food hub, but a facility providing free nutritional support to disadvantaged people.
- Dapo Abiodun commended the First Lady’s efforts and noted that the programme would support vulnerable households and strengthen the agricultural value chain.
