The Government of Abia State through the office of the First Lady, Her Excellency, Mrs Chidinma Otti is pleased to announce the upcoming Food Outreach Scheme under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a flagship social investment programme of the Federal Government and spearheaded by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON.

This impactful initiative is scheduled to hold as follows:
Date: Friday, 23rd May 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: International Conference Center, Umuahia, Abia State
This initiative is a demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to alleviating the hardships faced by vulnerable populations across the country. The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) aims to deliver targeted welfare interventions that promote social inclusion, strengthen humanitarian efforts, and uplift the most disadvantaged members of society.
The Abia State edition of the RHI Food Outreach Scheme is proudly hosted by Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, the First Lady of Abia State and State Coordinator of RHI. The programme will focus on:
1. Distribution of essential food items to vulnerable households
2. Promotion of community support and inclusion
3. Reinforcement of national humanitarian visibility at the grassroots level
We are honoured to welcome to Abia State:
– Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative
– Her Excellency, Hajia Nana Shettima, Wife of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – Guest of Honour
– Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, First Lady of Abia State , RHI State Coordinator and Chief host.
Also expected at the event are:
– The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR and His Deputy, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu.
– Members of the Abia State Executive Council
– Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistant, Heads of MDAs
– the Executive Chairmen of Local Government Areas in Abia State
– Members of the Media and Press Corps, including BCA, NTA, Channels Television, The Guardian, and other national and state media organizations
The Government of Abia State, under the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR and through the office of the First Lady of Abia state remain committed to working with the Federal Government and other stakeholders to ensure the well-being of every Abian, especially the most vulnerable.
We invite the public and the media to join us in giving our distinguished guests a warm Abia welcome as we collectively build a state of renewed hope, compassion, and inclusive development.
Signed:
Prince Okey Kanu
Hon. Commissioner for Information
22nd May 2025