Remi Tinubu announces donation of N100 million to art education initiative
First lady Oluremi Tinubu has donated N100 million to support an art education initiative in Nigeria.
She announced the donation on Wednesday in Abuja at a charity gala organised by spouses of heads of mission in Nigeria to aid the Five Cowries Art Education initiative.
Through its arts education initiative, Five Cowries hopes to enhance learning and provide broader access to education in rural and underserved communities in Nigeria.
“It takes such innovations to make lasting impacts in critical sectors of the society. I also commend the vision and innovation behind the Five Cowries Art Education initiative and its founder, Ms Polly Alakija, for her dedication.
“I believe that education is a foundation of true national development, that is why the administration of President Bola Tinubu since inception and the Renewed Hope Initiative since 2023 have continually contributed toward education and youth empowerment,” said Mrs Tinubu.
She added, “At this juncture, I urge everyone to support the Five Cowries initiative either with financial donations, advocacy or partnership. Therefore, on behalf of RHI, we pledge N100 million to support 5,000 art exhibitions in Nigeria.”
Lucrecia Downer, spouse of the high commissioner of Jamaica on behalf of the organisers, said the event was to assist Five Cowries to raise more funds to strengthen artworks.
The first lady commended the mission for actively serving and empowering the most vulnerable in society.
(NAN)
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