The city of Enugu is buzzing with excitement as preparations intensify for the arrival of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on a two-day official visit scheduled to begin on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Major streets across the state capital have been adorned with her portraits and vibrant lamp post banners in anticipation of her visit. Radio stations are also saturated with goodwill messages from the First Lady of Enugu State, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, as well as wives of local government chairmen, women groups, youth associations, and various community-based organisations.
During her visit, Senator Tinubu is expected to distribute 10,000 professional kits to healthcare workers across the state, in a move that stakeholders have described as a significant boost to the health sector.
The First Lady of Enugu State, Mrs. Mbah, expressed her enthusiasm and gratitude in a message welcoming Mrs. Tinubu to the state.
“It gives me great pleasure to welcome our dear First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on her two-day official visit to Enugu State from 9th to 10th June, 2025,” she stated.
“During the visit, Her Excellency will distribute professional kits to healthcare workers; launch the Free to Shine Triple Elimination Campaign against HIV/AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis; distribute palliatives to the vulnerable in the state, as well as commission the brand new Science, Technical and Vocational School, GTC, Enugu, built by the Government of Enugu State.”
“Your Excellency, we are profoundly grateful for your inspiring and selfless commitment to humanitarian causes, and are proud to be a part of your continuous empowerment outreaches,” Mrs. Mbah added.
Governor Peter Mbah has also extended a warm welcome to the First Lady on behalf of the people and government of Enugu State. In his message, the governor lauded Mrs. Tinubu’s dedication to improving the lives of Nigerians through her various social initiatives.
“We commend your untiring commitment to championing the health and wellbeing of Nigerians in general and Ndi Enugu in particular,” the governor stated.
The First Lady’s itinerary also includes the official commissioning of the newly constructed Government Technical College (GTC), Enugu, underscoring her commitment to youth empowerment and vocational education. Her visit is expected to leave a lasting impact on healthcare delivery and grassroots development in the state.
