Headline: Wike Has Made Renewed Hope Agenda Meaningful to Rural Communities – Tinubu
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – July 2, 2025
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his exceptional commitment to grassroots development, stating that Wike has made the Renewed Hope agenda impactful and meaningful to rural communities across Nigeria.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum on rural infrastructure and community empowerment in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, President Tinubu praised Wike’s legacy of people-centered leadership, which he said is a “model for translating federal policies into tangible development.”
“What Wike has done is to take the Renewed Hope agenda beyond paper and politics. He has made it real for the ordinary Nigerian living in remote villages,” Tinubu said.
The President noted that Wike’s experience as a former governor and now as a federal minister has enabled him to bridge the gap between national policies and local needs, especially in areas often neglected in past administrations.
“From roads to healthcare, from water to education, Wike’s intervention in rural areas proves that true leadership is measured by impact, not position,” he added.
Tinubu’s remarks come amid ongoing debates about the practical outcomes of the Renewed Hope agenda, his administration’s flagship development blueprint aimed at economic recovery, social inclusion, and national stability.
Political analysts have noted that Wike’s influence within the Tinubu administration has grown significantly due to his visible infrastructure projects in Abuja and his continued political relevance in Rivers State and beyond.
In response to the president’s commendation, Wike reaffirmed his loyalty to the administration’s vision, pledging to do more to support rural development across the country.
“I appreciate Mr. President’s trust. We are just getting started. The rural communities will no longer be the forgotten communities,” Wike said.
The event was attended by several federal lawmakers, traditional rulers, and community development advocates, who hailed the synergy between the presidency and federal ministries as a positive sign for inclusive governance.
The Renewed Hope agenda, launched in 2023 by President Tinubu, focuses on economic diversification, infrastructure development, national unity, and poverty alleviation.
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