{
  "id": 2326845,
  "title": "First Lady Inaugurates Food Bank Program for Malnourished Under-6 Children",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/first-lady-inaugurates-food-bank-program-for-malnourished-under-6",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T06:45:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/21/first-lady-inaugurates-food-bank-program-for-malnourished-under-6-children/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, inaugurated a National Food Bank Programme aimed at supporting malnourished children under six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers in the South West region. This fourth zone launch took place in Makun Sagamu, Ogun State, aligning with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to improve food security and health outcomes. The First Lady acknowledged state Governor Dapo Abiodun and his wife for their efforts in establishing three food banks in Sagamu, Yewa North, and Abeokuta. She also praised Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency's leadership for driving the program. The initiative aims to provide nutritious food to vulnerable households across the country, ensuring children under six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers have access to healthy meals. The First Lady then inaugurated the Muhammadu Buhari Housing Estate in Ogun State, consisting of 108 affordable housing units along the Oke-Mosan-Kobape Express Road. Governor Abiodun emphasized the importance of addressing the housing deficit in the state by providing decent and affordable accommodation. The First Lady also inaugurated the Gateway Medical Center of Excellence and met with traditional rulers during the event.",
  "summary": "The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, recently inaugurated a National Food Bank Programme for Malnourished Under-6 Children and Lactating Mothers in the South West. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi",
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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."
}