Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has reaffirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is anchored on policy continuity and governance stability as the bedrock for sustainable national development.
Speaking at the inauguration and maiden lecture of the Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement (RHGM) in Abuja, Akume—represented by Mr. Nadunga Gagare, Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs—warned that Nigeria’s development setbacks often stem from abandoning policies and projects with each change of leadership.
“The chosen theme, ‘Continuity in Governance and Government Policies: Panacea to Sustainable Development in Nigeria,’ is not only timely but also fundamental to the success of any nation,” Akume said. “Sustainable development thrives on consistency. A road started by one administration should be completed by the next.”
He explained that Tinubu’s administration is determined to strengthen national institutions, implement reforms that endure beyond individuals, and entrench systems that deliver lasting impact.
Akume also charged the grassroots movement to deepen citizen engagement, stressing that the heartbeat of democracy lies at the community level. “Without the active involvement of people at the base of society, no government’s brilliant policy can succeed,” he added.
In his welcome remarks, National Leader of RHGM, Ambassador Isaac Chigozie Udeh, said President Tinubu had already secured the political confidence of Nigerians ahead of 2027, urging citizens to remain patient. “What we are going through is
