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| Abbreviation | RHE |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2025 |
| Founder | Tosin Okeowo |
| Type | Political campaign support group / Social advocacy movement |
| Purpose | Elder welfare, social protection, political mobilisation of senior citizens |
| Headquarters | F4, 2336 IBB Boulevard, Maitama, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria |
Region served |  Nigeria |
Founder & National Visionary | Tosin Okeowo |
| Affiliations | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Website | www |
Renewed Hope for the Elderly (RHE) is a Nigerian political campaign support group and elder welfare advocacy movement registered under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Founded by Tosin Okeowo, the initiative was established to advance the welfare, dignity, healthcare access, social protection, and political inclusion of senior citizens and elderly persons across Nigeria, while mobilising the elderly demographic in support of the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.[citation needed]
RHE positions itself as a national movement operating at the intersection of social development and political mobilisation, drawing on the framework of President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to deliver concrete welfare programmes to elderly Nigerians while converting goodwill into electoral support.[citation needed]
Background
editContext
editNigeria is home to an estimated 9.6 million persons aged 60 years and above, a figure projected to exceed 25 million by 2050 according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).[citation needed] Despite their contributions to the nation's social, cultural, and economic development, elderly Nigerians face acute challenges including poverty, healthcare exclusion, social isolation, energy poverty, limited access to pensions and social safety nets, and the absence of a comprehensive national welfare framework for the aged.
The establishment of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) by the Federal Government of Nigeria represented the first institutional response to the elder welfare gap at the federal level. RHE was conceived to complement the NSCC's mandate by creating a grassroots movement that combines welfare delivery with political mobilisation among elderly voters.[citation needed]
Electoral significance of elderly voters
editAccording to data from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), elderly and senior citizens represent approximately 24.9% of Nigeria's 93 million registered voters.[citation needed] This demographic has historically been underserved by political campaign structures in Nigeria, with most campaign support groups targeting youth, women, or professional and ethnic constituencies. RHE was founded on the premise that the elderly voter bloc constitutes a significant and largely unmobilised political constituency whose welfare concerns — healthcare, pensions, clean energy, and dignity — can be addressed through targeted programmes that simultaneously build electoral support.[citation needed]
History
editFounding
editRenewed Hope for the Elderly was founded by Tosin Okeowo and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria as a campaign support group affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC).[citation needed] The initiative was named in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda," the policy platform that guided the APC's 2023 presidential campaign and subsequent administration.[citation needed]
National launch
editRHE announced plans for a formal national launch event scheduled for 6 August 2026 at the Banquet Hall, Aso Villa, Abuja. The event was planned with the following protocol:[citation needed]
- Special Guest of Honour: Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Chief Host / Chairman of the Occasion: National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress
- Chairperson: Director General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC)
- Host Organisation: Renewed Hope for the Elderly (RHE)
The launch was designed to signal high-level political endorsement and institutional credibility for the movement, and to formally inaugurate RHE's five flagship programmes.[citation needed]
Mission and vision
editMission
editTo advance the dignity, welfare, health, inclusion, and economic security of senior citizens across Nigeria through innovative programmes, strategic partnerships, and a national movement that honours the elderly as foundational pillars of society.[citation needed]
Vision
editA Nigeria where every senior citizen lives with dignity, purpose, access, and security — and where aging is celebrated as a national strength.[citation needed]
Tagline
edit"Honouring the Past. Empowering the Present. Securing the Future."
Organisational structure
editRHE is structured as a directorate-based national movement rather than a conventional campaign group. The organisation operates through a tiered leadership structure:[citation needed]
National leadership
edit| Position | Role |
|---|---|
| Founder & National Visionary | Provides vision, strategic direction, national stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilisation. Not responsible for day-to-day operations. |
| National Governing Council | Highest strategic and advisory body. Provides governance oversight, approves strategic plans and budgets, and holds the organisation accountable. |
| National Executive Director | Chief operational officer responsible for managing all directorates, regional structures, and programme implementation nationwide. |
Directorates
editRHE operates through twelve specialist directorates, each led by an Executive Lead:[citation needed]
| Directorate | Focus area |
|---|---|
| Strategy, Governance & Administration | Strategic planning, organisational performance, governance compliance |
| Communications, Branding & National Image | Media relations, digital presence, public visibility, brand management |
| National Engagement & Grassroots Advancement | Membership growth, volunteer mobilisation, community outreach, grassroots expansion |
| Legal Affairs, Policy & Compliance | Legal oversight, regulatory compliance, legislative advocacy, governance documentation |
| Finance, Audit & Resource Stewardship | Budgeting, financial management, audit compliance, grant management, donor reporting |
| Digital Innovation & Technology | Technology infrastructure, membership databases, cybersecurity, digital transformation |
| National Programmes & Social Impact | Programme delivery, beneficiary management, impact measurement |
| Strategic Partnerships & Development Cooperation | Corporate sponsorships, donor relations, development partner engagement, resource mobilisation |
| Healthy Aging & Wellness Advancement | Healthcare outreach, elder screenings, wellness campaigns, preventive health |
| Sustainability, Clean Energy & Climate Action | LPG distribution programme, climate advocacy, sustainability reporting |
| Women, Family & Community Support | Elderly women's welfare, caregiver support, family-focused programmes |
| Youth & Intergenerational Development | Youth volunteers, intergenerational programmes, mentorship, youth mobilisation |
Regional and state structure
editThe movement is organised across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones, each supervised by a Regional Advancement Director. Each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory has a State Advancement Lead responsible for state-level operations, membership, and programme delivery. At the grassroots level, RHE operates through Local Government Area (LGA) Coordinators and Ward Representatives across Nigeria's 774 LGAs.[citation needed]
Programmes
editRHE operates five flagship programmes designed to deliver measurable welfare outcomes to elderly Nigerians:[citation needed]
Clean Energy Access for Elders Programme
editThe programme targets the distribution of one million LPG cylinders and burners to senior citizens across Nigeria, with the objective of reducing reliance on biomass fuels (firewood and charcoal), decreasing indoor air pollution, improving household health outcomes, and supporting Nigeria's climate goals.[citation needed]
The programme is structured in three phases:
- Phase 1 (Year 1): Pilot distribution in six states — one per geopolitical zone — targeting 50,000 households.
- Phase 2 (Year 2): Scale to 18 states, targeting 350,000 households.
- Phase 3 (Year 3): National rollout to all 36 states and FCT, reaching one million households.
A commercial sustainability component is built into the model: beneficiaries refill cylinders through a network of participating LPG distributors at subsidised rates, creating a self-sustaining distribution chain.[citation needed]
National Healthy Longevity Initiative
editThis programme delivers preventive healthcare, free medical screenings, and wellness education to senior citizens. Components include biannual medical outreach camps in all states, blood pressure and diabetes screening, eye and hearing tests, cancer screening, community wellness education via radio and television, a toll-free elder health hotline, and partnerships with federal teaching hospitals.[citation needed]
Golden Care Support Initiative
editThe initiative distributes assistive devices and essential care items to elderly Nigerians, including reading glasses, walking sticks and mobility aids, basic medical kits (blood pressure monitors, thermometers), hearing aid support, and dignity kits (personal hygiene items, blankets, clothing). The programme targets 500,000 beneficiaries.[citation needed]
Silver Digital Inclusion Initiative
editThe programme provides digital literacy training and financial inclusion services to senior citizens. It includes the establishment of 100 digital literacy training centres across state chapter offices, an eight-week modular smartphone training programme, partnerships with commercial banks and fintech companies for account opening and mobile banking, and training on accessing government digital services including NIN registration, BVN, pension portals, and NHIS.[citation needed]
National Senior Wellness Villages
editIn partnership with the National Senior Citizens Centre, RHE proposes the development of six National Senior Wellness Villages — one per geopolitical zone — as PPP-financed multi-service elder care facilities. Each facility would include residential assisted living, day care services, wellness and rehabilitation centres, community learning spaces, agricultural and therapeutic gardens, and 24-hour primary healthcare clinics.[citation needed]
The financing model involves land provision by state governments, construction financing from development finance institutions, and operational funding from a mix of government grants, philanthropy, service fees, and NHIS coverage.[citation needed]
SDG alignment
editRHE aligns its programmes with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations:[citation needed]
| SDG | Alignment |
|---|---|
| SDG 3 — Good Health & Wellbeing | Healthcare outreach, screenings, healthy aging campaigns, wellness villages |
| SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities | Targeting marginalised and rural elderly populations; gender-sensitive delivery |
| SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities & Communities | Senior Wellness Villages; elder-inclusive community development |
| SDG 17 — Partnerships for the Goals | Government, private sector, NGO, and multilateral cooperation |
| SDG 1 — No Poverty | Welfare kits, assistive devices, digital financial inclusion |
| SDG 7 — Affordable & Clean Energy | LPG cylinder distribution; biomass fuel displacement |
| SDG 13 — Climate Action | Carbon reduction through clean energy transition; sustainability reporting |
Political alignment
editRHE is an officially registered campaign support group of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The movement's stated political objectives include:[citation needed]
- Translating the welfare programmes and gestures of the Tinubu administration toward the elderly into electoral support for the APC in the 2027 general elections.
- Mobilising elderly voters and their families across all 36 states and FCT as a dedicated electoral constituency.
- Positioning the APC as the party of elder welfare and social protection.
- Supporting the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by demonstrating that the Renewed Hope Agenda has delivered tangible benefits to senior citizens.
RHE differentiates itself from conventional political support groups by operating as a welfare-delivery platform that generates political goodwill through demonstrated impact rather than traditional campaign rallies.[citation needed]
Alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda
editThe initiative directly aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Tinubu's policy platform:[citation needed]
| Renewed Hope Agenda Pillar | RHE Programme |
|---|---|
| Food Security & Poverty Reduction | Golden Care Support Initiative — assistive devices and welfare kits |
| Healthcare Access | National Healthy Longevity Initiative — outreach, screening, wellness |
| Energy Access & Affordability | Clean Energy Access for Elders — 1 million LPG cylinders |
| Digital Economy | Silver Digital Inclusion Initiative — literacy and financial inclusion |
| Infrastructure & Communities | National Senior Wellness Villages — 6-zone PPP facilities |
| Social Protection | National membership, registration, and welfare delivery system |
Performance framework
editRHE employs a weighted performance management framework applied across all directorates and state chapters:[citation needed]
| Performance area | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Programme Delivery | 25% |
| Membership Growth | 15% |
| Stakeholder Engagement | 15% |
| Fundraising & Partnerships | 15% |
| Public Visibility & Communications | 10% |
| Reporting & Compliance | 10% |
| Innovation & Expansion | 10% |
Membership targets
editRHE has set the following membership and reach targets:[citation needed]
- 250,000 registered members by Year 1; 1,000,000 by Year 3.
- Active presence in all 36 states and FCT by Year 2.
- Ward-level representation across a minimum of 3,000 wards by Year 3.
- 10,000 active volunteers by Year 1; 50,000 by Year 3.
- Programme beneficiary reach of 1 million by Year 1; 5 million by Year 3.
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