Lagos State health workers, including nurses and midwives, have received scrubs and Crocs donated under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) championed by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Nigeria: Nigerian fashion

The presentation ceremony was held on Monday at the Banquet Hall, Office of the First Lady, Alausa, Ikeja, and was led by Lagos State’s First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, who also serves as the state coordinator for the initiative.

Sanwo-Olu praised Senator Tinubu’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes nationwide.

“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.

The Renewed Hope Initiative, which has been launched across all geopolitical zones in Nigeria, recently concluded its South-West rollout in Akure, Ondo State, where 10,000 sets of scrubs and Crocs were distributed. Lagos State’s distribution followed suit, with the kits handed over through the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board. Nigeria: Nigerian fashion

Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and supporting frontline workers.

She described nurses and midwives as the “pillars of strength” in the healthcare system, emphasizing that their service transcends duty and is truly a calling.

Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, also commended the initiative, highlighting its transformative impact on maternal and child health care.

She applauded Senator Tinubu’s compassionate leadership and stressed the importance of equipping healthcare workers with essential tools to enhance their service delivery.

“Quality healthcare must be a right for all, not a privilege,” she remarked.

The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, expressed gratitude to the First Lady of Nigeria for her continuous efforts in uplifting vulnerable populations through the RHI. Nigeria: Nigerian fashion

He hailed nurses and midwives as the “heartbeat of our healthcare system” and noted that the kits symbolized both practical support and recognition of their sacrifices.

Mrs. Anne Olasumbo Oyesanya, Director of Nursing Services at the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, described the event as a strong affirmation of support for midwives, referring to them as the “heart of the maternal healthcare system.”

She encouraged recipients to wear the kits with pride, reminding them of their critical mission to deliver life with dignity and excellence.

The event attracted prominent stakeholders from the health sector, members of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), development partners, and community representatives, underscoring a collective commitment to advancing healthcare in Lagos State.