PRESIDENT TINUBU LAUNCHES RENEWHER INITIATIVE TO TACKLE MATERNAL MORTALITY, BOOST WOMEN’S HEALTH

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the RenewHER Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative, aimed at safeguarding maternal health and promoting women’s well-being in Nigeria. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, announced this in a statement.

Nkwocha said President Tinubu described the programme as a critical response to one of the nation’s most pressing needs and a cornerstone of a healthier Nigeria, rating it as a national priority. Speaking at the Launch Gala and Awards at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, emphasized that women’s health is fundamental to Nigeria’s development trajectory.

“Maternal health is the heartbeat of every family, the compass of social stability, and the truest index of national welfare,” Tinubu said. The RenewHER initiative will introduce a Presidential focal office on women’s health, working with relevant ministries and the Governors’ Spouses Forum to embed women’s health priorities across the nation.

Tinubu announced the creation of an AI-powered National Women’s Health Digital Hub for geo-targeted campaigns on maternal survival, adolescent health, preventive care, and workforce strengthening. “Maternal mortality is a shame against which we must all rally. We owe every girl-child not just the eloquent promise of a better tomorrow, but the certainty of a healthier one,” he explained.

Nkwocha noted that RenewHER will complement initiatives like MAMII and align with international partners. Tinubu assured his administration would catalyze interventions until RenewHER delivers results. “With the mandate of the Nigerian people, I hereby unveil RenewHER—our Presidential Women’s Health Commitment,” he declared.

First Lady of Kwara State and Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum, Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq, said RenewHER represents the Tinubu administration’s commitment to women’s empowerment. “The initiative will find support in every state through the Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum,” she assured.

Dr. Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health, said RenewHER wouldn’t be possible without Tinubu’s vision. UN Women Country Representative Beatrice Eyong described RenewHER as “a turning point” and “bold initiative”, noting the UN stands ready to collaborate to expand access and ensure Nigerian women live with dignity.