The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged traditional rulers in the South-West to help reduce deaths from diseases like tuberculosis (TB) and cervical cancer. She made this call during a meeting with traditional rulers and other stakeholders in Ibadan on Tuesday, as part of her advocacy for healthy living.
Senator Tinubu emphasized that many deaths from these diseases could be prevented with the right measures in place. She called for collective action, stressing that eradicating deadly diseases should be a top priority for all Nigerians.
“This is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration,” she said. “We must all work together to fight these diseases.”
The First Lady reiterated her commitment to ending tuberculosis by 2030, noting that the government is providing free treatment for TB patients. She urged anyone who suspects they may have contracted TB to get tested, as it is an airborne disease that can easily spread.
In addition to her health campaign, the First Lady also thanked traditional rulers, governors’ wives, and other stakeholders for their support of the initiative. During the event, food items were distributed to vulnerable groups, including widows, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income households, as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative.
Notable attendees included Hajia Nana Shettima, the Vice-President’s wife, Mrs. Fatimah Abass, wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and several traditional rulers such as the Ooni of Ile-Ife and the Alaafin of Oyo.
