The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has stressed the need for the South-east to align decisively with the centre to benefit maximally from President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He made the call while unveiling the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP), a multipurpose vehicle aimed at realising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid in Umuahia, Abia state on Friday.
According to him, RHP will play a crucial role in translating the national achievements of the administration into regional gains.
“As we approach the midpoint of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure, the South-east must align decisively with the centre. The Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) is a formidable vehicle that is demonstrating our seriousness for this cause.
“My dear Ndi Igbo, the time for token support has passed. The president’s leadership has fundamentally improved our economy, empowered our youth, and 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, Renewed Hope Partners will transform policy wins into popular mandate, guaranteeing that the South-east not only benefits from but also drives the continuity of this administration,” he said.
He said the achievements of the President Tinubu’s administration included, attracting proposed investments worth $50.8 billion, doubling aggregate national revenues to over ₦9.1 trillion in H1 2024, and achieving a GDP growth rate of 3.4% in 2024.