First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, is set to unveil the winner of the “Every Home A Garden” competition on December 5.
This initiative launched nearly a year ago, was designed to promote home gardening as a means of achieving food sufficiency and self-reliance in Nigerian households.
During a final selection review held in her office, Mrs Tinubu expressed her satisfaction with the success of the initiative.
“The objective of this competition has been achieved because people can now feed themselves and their neighbours,” she said. “When we started this journey almost a year ago, nobody would have believed us that it was possible.”
She highlighted the progress made, citing the productive garden at the State House as a prime example of the potential for homegrown food.
“Even as of yesterday, I was still harvesting. The tea I took this morning is so medicinal. I am really happy; this would not have been possible without God and the dedicated team He has equipped this office with,” the First Lady added.
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The final phase of the competition involved presentations by three finalists, who were assessed by Mrs Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Governing Board, assisted by friends of the initiative.
The panel evaluated their efforts before selecting the winner.
Hajiya Nana Shettima, the Wife of the Vice President and Vice-Chairman of RHI, commended the First Lady for her vision and dedication.
“This initiative has encouraged women to plant gardens within their homes, ensuring food sufficiency,” she noted.
The grand prize of N20 million will be awarded to the winner during the official unveiling ceremony. The competition, spearheaded by Mrs Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Initiative, aims to inspire Nigerians to embrace home gardening as a sustainable solution to food insecurity.
