By Leonard Okachie
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Benjamin Kalu, says he will initiate programs to aggressively disseminate the lofty achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to communities and households in the Southeast.
Kalu stated this on Thursday during the unveiling of the Abia Headquarters of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP), situated on Ojike Street, Umuahia.
He said that his target was to bring the region to the country’s mainstream politics by embracing the Tinubu administration wholly.
He said that the Tinubu-led government had performed quite impressively since inception. Hence, the South-East must show more than a passive acceptance of the administration ahead of 2027.
Kalu said: “My dear Ndigbo (Igbo people), the time for token support has passed.
“The president’s leadership has fundamentally improved our economy, empowered our youth, and has begun to bridge the development gap in our zone.
“Now, RHP must channel these achievements into electoral victories, ensuring the South-East sits at the heart of Nigeria’s renewed hope, as we expect more from the current administration.
“By embedding these structures, strategies, and ambassadors into every household conversation, RHP will transform policy wins into popular mandate, guaranteeing that South-East not only benefits from but also drives the continuity of this administration.
The deputy speaker also lauded the president’s establishment of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) in July 2024.
According to him, the key objectives of the SEDC include investments in agriculture, manufacturing, and technology to stimulate entrepreneurship and job creation.
“Infrastructure development is another major focus, for building roads, railways, and energy facilities to enhance connectivity and spur trade.
“Social integration is also prioritized, with initiatives promoting dialogue,
reconciliation, and youth empowerment to strengthen unity,” Kalu said.
He said that part of his strategies to drive the program would be to launch “Renewed Hope Councils” in all the South-East LGAs, linked to SEDC outreach teams, turning policy wins into
grassroots programs.
He also promised to organize public demonstrations of CNG buses, and student-loan award
ceremonies, amongst others, “showcasing tangible impacts in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo, and Enugu.
He said, “The RHP’s mission is to make President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda a household conversation in every South-East community – so voters
understand, trust, and ultimately reward this administration in 2027.”
The Deputy Speaker presented a detailed account of the president’s performance in different sectors of the nation’s economy.
He also cited specific Federal Government interventions in critical areas in the South-East, notably gas and energy exploration and exploitation, resumption of work on the Eastern Rail Line, port revitalization, as well as ecological and environmental interventions, among others.
