Abeokuta, Ogun State — Wednesday, 28th October, 2026
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable Nigerians as it partnered with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to deliver food relief to disadvantaged communities in Ogun State.
The distribution exercise, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, is part of RHI’s Food Outreach Scheme under its Social Investment Programme, which provides monthly nutritional support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), widows and other vulnerable groups across the country.
The event was graced by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, who represented the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of RHI, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON. The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON and the Wife of the Governor and RHI State Coordinator, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, received the items on behalf of the beneficiaries.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of ASR Africa, Dr. Ubon Udoh, stated that the partnership with RHI remains strategic to the Initiative’s vision of restoring dignity and improving livelihoods.
“ASR Africa commits an annual intervention budget of $100 million, with 50 percent earmarked for Nigeria. Our partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative is deliberate – to ensure sustainable impact in the lives of vulnerable Nigerians” Udoh said.
He commended the First Lady for her consistency and the wives of Governors for ensuring transparent and effective distribution.
With Ogun State, RHI has now extended its food outreach to 32 states since its launch in Kwara State in March 2024.
About ASR Africa
ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu. The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.