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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi has been decorated the Grand Matron of the Nigerian Red Cross Society.At the ceremony which took place at the State House Abuja, the First Lady stated that these voluntary organisations should be used to change the mindset of youth through getting them to actively participate.
\n\u201cIf they learn to help from an early age, it would not be hard on them to do it when they are old\u201d.
\n\u200eSenator Oluremi Tinubu said as the Grand Matron of the NRCS, which she takes as a call to greater service is an opportunity for her to add her quota to the Society<\/p>\n
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\n\u201cI encourage people, if you have the capacity to help a neighbor in whatever way you can, do so\u201d.
\n\u200e The First Lady who acknowledged the enormous role being played by the Red Cross in Humanitarian efforts in the country. She expressed optimism that various challenges confronting the nation would be surmounted.
\n\u201cThere is no challenge that is unsurmountable if we have the right will, and we have strong political will, to do right by the nation\u201d.
\n\u201cOur assignment is a daily call to duty and we have to rise everyday to do the work\u201d.
\nSenator Oluremi Tinubu explained that her office has initiated the National Food Bank Program across the 6 Geo-political zones of the country which is expected to eliminate or reduce to the barest minimum, child malnutrition in the country.
\n\u200eThe NRCS National President, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga who led the team, thanked the first Lady for continually rendering humanitarian services to the citizens through her Renewed Hope Initiative.
\n\u200eHe said the Society recognizes her strong dedication to the welfare of women, children, families and vulnerable Nigerians in general.
\n\u200ePrince Oluyemisi Adeaga noted that Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s commitment reflects the deep-rooted principle which the Society was founded upon.
\n\u201cWith over 1,5 million volunteers, the Society was established under the Act in 1960 as the sole public humanitarian services provider for Nigerians\u201d.
\n\u200e”On behalf of the Governing Board, staff and volunteers of the society, I warmly welcome, Your Excellence as part of the Society as the Grand Matron of the Nigerian Red Cross Society\u201d.
\n\u200e”Today is far more than an investiture, it is a celebration of compassion, service and humility, it is a reaffirmation that, in times of uncertainty, hope is sustained by men and women who chose to serve others\u201d.
\n\u200e”Your compassion to humanity and commitment to national development has inspired countless Nigerians”.
\n\u200e”For over six decades, NRCS has served as Nigeria’s voluntary aid society and statutory auxiliary in public services\u201d.
\n\u200e”Your acceptance comes at a time when humanitarian action has never been more important across Nigeria and the rest of the world\u201d.
\n\u200eThe NRCS President seized the opportunity to recount the challenges faced by humanitarian service providers and commiserated with those who are directly affected by humanitarian crises.
\n\u200e”We cannot gather on an occasion such as this without remembering many Nigerians whose lives have been affected by these humanitarian challenges\u201d.
\n\u200e”Behind every statics is a family in distress, a child deprived of security and a community yearning\u201d.
\n\u200e”We also commend the Federal Government, the security agencies, community leaders and our countless volunteers\u201d.
\n\u200eprince Oluyemisi Adeaga also disclosed that a Nigeria Academy for Humanitarian Studies is in the offing which will be dedicated to humanitarian education, research and professional development.
\nAlso present at the Investiture were members of the International Red Cross Network and other partners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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