Ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador.
In his role as ambassador, he will double as the Director-General for Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, stated that with the appointment, which takes immediate effect, Governor Uzodimma will be responsible for evangelising the Tinubu administration’s programme in collaboration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership and the governors.
The statement further said that as Renewed Hope Ambassador, Uzodimma, who also chairs the Progressive Governors Forum, will ensure harmony, inclusiveness and strategic coordination across all levels of the party.
He will also be involved in mobilising and engaging people as well as work with the APC governors, who will also be Ambassadors of Hope.
It further said that 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.
Onanuga noted that President Tinubu took office in May 2023 with a reform agenda that is already yielding positive outcomes for the Nigerian economy.
According to him; “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.
“Investor 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.
President Tinubu asked Governor Uzodimma to ensure that Nigerians are aware of and understand the administration’s achievements.
