{
  "id": 1620548,
  "title": "Senator Remi Tinubu Leads Govs, First Ladies, Others to Ogun for Zonal Launch of National Community Food Bank Programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/senator-remi-tinubu-leads-govs-first-ladies-others-to-ogun-for-zonal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T02:37:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/18/senator-remi-tinubu-leads-govs-first-ladies-others-to-ogun-for-zonal-launch-of-national-community-food-bank-programme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Governors, First Ladies, and prominent figures from across Nigeria will gather in Ogun State on Tuesday for the zonal inauguration of the National Community Food Bank Programme. The event, which will be held at Makun in Sagamu, will see the distribution of essential food items to vulnerable residents in the region. The programme aims to bolster the federal government's social intervention strategies and provide assistance to those in need, with the participation of major stakeholders from nationwide. The esteemed First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will spearhead the distribution efforts and oversee other planned activities during her visit. According to a statement by Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Information and Strategy, the distribution will include the inauguration of the 108-unit Muhammadu Buhari Estate in Kobape, Abeokuta, as well as the Gateway Medical Centre of Excellence, a state-of-the-art 250-bed hospital in Abeokuta. The hospital's primary objective is to offer advanced healthcare services to the residents of Ogun State and surrounding communities. As part of her schedule, Senator Tinubu will engage with key stakeholders at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta. The visit is anticipated to enhance cooperation between the Federal and Ogun State governments in the realms of social welfare, housing, and healthcare delivery, while underscoring their dedication to enhancing the overall well-being of Nigerians.",
  "summary": "Governors from across the country, First Ladies and other dignitaries will converge on Ogun State on Tuesday for the zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme, featuring the",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Remi Tinubu leads governors, First Ladies, others to Ogun for launch of food bank programme",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/remi-tinubu-leads-governors-first-ladies-others-to-ogun-for-launch-of",
        "published": "2026-08-17T17:25:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Remi Tinubu leads govs, wives to Ogun for zonal launch of National Community Food Bank Programme",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/remi-tinubu-leads-govs-wives-to-ogun-for-zonal-launch-of-national",
        "published": "2026-08-17T21:33:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}