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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday disbursed ₦47 million and laptops to 47 beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) scholarship scheme, reaffirming her commitment to supporting education and empowering young Nigerians across diverse fields of study.

Each recipient, drawn from tertiary institutions across the country, received ₦1 million and a brand-new laptop to aid their academic pursuits. The awardees cut across different levels: five in 400 level, 39 in 300 level, two in 200 level, and one in ND II. They are enrolled in disciplines such as medicine, law, engineering, sciences, education, and the humanities.

Speaking during the ceremony, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that the initiative was founded on service to humanity rather than politics.

“This is a scheme that we have to continue; this is not about politics, it is about people’s lives. Just like in the past when I gave out scholarships, I want to ask you, what do you also add to the table? You can grow and also look for extra things you can do that will not hinder your studies,” she said.

She encouraged the beneficiaries to maximize the opportunity while hinting at plans to sustain the programme.

“We have given you two years of grace, and some of you have two more years to complete your studies. We pray that the President will have a second term so that we continue,” she added.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, praised the RHI scheme for complementing government efforts to support students.

“In the last two years, the President gave out 12,434 bursary awards amounting to about ₦10 billion to students in key sectors, including medicine and education. We have also awarded ₦4 billion worth of scholarships to 8,535 students,” he said.

Alausa noted that 55 percent of the new RHI beneficiaries were enrolled in STEM disciplines such as medicine, nursing, engineering, and food science. He also pointed to the impact of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund.

“The fund has already benefited over 500,000 students with about ₦100 billion disbursed. You don’t pay back until after you graduate, finish NYSC, and secure a job — and even then, only a maximum of 10% of your salary,” he explained.

Chioma Uzodinma, wife of the Imo State Governor and National Secretary of RHI, congratulated the beneficiaries for meeting the eligibility benchmark of a minimum 3.0 GPA.

“Today’s 47 beneficiaries each receive ₦1 million annually plus a brand-new laptop. We wish you success in your academic session,” she said, noting that the 2025 awardees followed earlier batches in 2023 and 2024.

Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Abdullahi, hailed the programme as transformative.

“This scholarship is a life-changing package provided by the First Lady. It is crucial in nurturing talent and bridging educational gaps nationwide,” he remarked.

Other dignitaries present included the wife of the Vice President and National Vice Chairman of RHI, Hajia Nana Shettima; wife of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mrs. Salamatu Gbajabiamila; and the wife of the Kwara State Governor, who also chairs the Governors’ Wives Forum.

The RHI scholarship, now in its third year, continues to provide financial relief and digital tools for students, reinforcing education as a cornerstone of the First Lady’s Renewed Hope agenda

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