First lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, provided N500,000 each to 1,638 widows of fallen soldiers and police officers who died in service between 2023 and 2026.

The intervention was the second edition of the programme under the Renewed Hope Initiative social investment scheme designed to support widows of fallen heroes.

Mrs Tinubu said the financial support recognised the sacrifices made by the deceased personnel and provided opportunities and assistance for their families and widows.

She described the beneficiaries as remarkable women who had endured immense pain and hardship following the loss of their husbands in the line of duty.

The first lady stated that on November 14, 2023, the RHI provided N250,000 each to 1,420 widows and orphans of fallen heroes selected through DEPOWA.

She commended defence chief Olufemi Oluyede and the inspector-general of police, Olatunji Disu, for assisting in compiling the beneficiaries’ records from 2023 to date. According to her, President Bola Tinubu appreciates and honours the sacrifices of security personnel who lost their lives while serving the nation and safeguarding citizens.

She also commended the beneficiaries and their families for remaining steadfast in the face of adversity, describing them as survivors who had shown extraordinary courage and resilience.

Mr Oluyede thanked Mr Tinubu, his wife and Nana Shettima, vice-chairwoman of RHI, for supporting the families of fallen heroes. He described the financial assistance as a demonstration of national solidarity and compassion from a grateful nation that recognised the sacrifices made by security personnel.

Mr Disu said the gesture reflected compassionate leadership and demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges faced by families left behind by fallen heroes.

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(NAN)