President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme.
The move indicates that the President has begun a subtle effort to strengthen his political mobilisation strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Uzodimma, who is the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, is expected to be involved in mobilising and engaging people.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement, noted that “as ambassador, he will double as the Director-General for Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation.”
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With the appointment, which takes immediate effect, Governor Uzodimma will be responsible, in collaboration with the All Progressives Congress leadership and the governors, for promoting the Tinubu administration’s programmes.
As Renewed Hope Ambassador, Governor Uzodimma, who also chairs the Progressive Governors’ Forum, will ensure harmony, inclusiveness, and strategic coordination across all levels of the party.
The statement said Governor Uzodimma will work with the APC governors, who will also serve as Ambassadors of Hope.
President Tinubu expects Governor Uzodimma and his colleagues to promote and disseminate the party’s achievements and milestones since 2023, thereby reinforcing the message of Renewed Hope nationwide.
“President Tinubu took office in May 2023 with a reform agenda that is already yielding positive outcomes for the Nigerian economy.”
Onanuga noted that inflation, once a nightmare, eased for the seventh month in a row to 16.05 per cent in October.
“The exchange rate has stabilised. Foreign Exchange reserves reached over $46 billion this month, up from $32 billion and a net reserve of $4 billion inherited in 2023.”
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The statement also noted that “the confidence in the Nigerian economy is back, with both FDI and Portfolio investments on the increase, with the oil and gas sector a significant beneficiary. The stock market is enjoying an unprecedented boom.
“The economy is being diversified, with solid minerals playing a pivotal role. The government’s liberal educational loan policy has enrolled over 700,000 students. Nigerians do not need to wait longer than one week to get a travel passport.
“In a message to the Renewed Hope Ambassador, President Tinubu asked Governor Uzodimma to ensure that Nigerians are aware of and understand the administration’s achievements,” he added.
