The Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a slogan; it is a comprehensive blueprint for economic revitalisation, social welfare, security, and national development
…Inaugurates Over 20,000 RHP Members in Abia
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting significant achievements in economic revitalization, social welfare, security, and national development.
Speaking at the inauguration of over 20,000 new members of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) Bende, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Kalu emphasized that the agenda is not just a slogan but a comprehensive blueprint for Nigeria’s progress.
It will be recalled that the Deputy Speaker recently unveiled the RHP Office in Umuahia, the Abia State capital to essentially propagate the achievements of President Tinubu’s administration.
He said that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria has recorded notable achievements, including a 3.84% GDP growth in Q4 2024, with annual growth rising to 3.40% in 2024 from 2.74% in 2023.
Kalu also said that inflation has dropped from 34.6% to 23.71% by May 2025, with food prices declining by over 25% in the first quarter of 2025.
He said that the administration has also unified the FX market, reduced arbitrage, and boosted investor confidence, stressing that Nigeria’s trade surplus also reached N3.42 trillion ($2.25 billion) in Q4 2024, driven by increased exports.
He said: “Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu’s administration has implemented bold reforms and policies that are already reshaping Nigeria’s future. The Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a slogan; it is a comprehensive blueprint for economic revitalisation, social welfare, security, and national development.
“The removal of fuel subsidies has freed up resources for critical sectors, resulting in a 50% reduction in petrol importation and a doubling of government revenues to over N9.1 trillion in the first half of 2024 compared
to the previous year.
“The unification of the FX market has reduced arbitrage, increased transparency, and boosted investor confidence. Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.84% GDP growth in Q4 2024, with annual growth rising to 3.40% in 2024 from 2.74% in 2023. Through targeted interventions, inflation has dropped from 34.6% to 23.71% by May 2025, with food prices for staples like rice, maize, and sorghum declining by over 25% in the first quarter of 2025.
“The launch of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) with over N200 billion in funding is set to bring consumer credit to 50% of Nigeria’s working population by 2030, empowering citizens to access essential goods and services. Nigeria achieved a trade surplus of N3.42 trillion ($2.25 billion) in Q4 2024, driven by increased exports.
“International agencies Fitch and S&P Global upgraded Nigeria to a Stable B outlook, reflecting growing global confidence in our economy.
“In infrastructure, over 260 new road projects worth N208 billion have commenced, with major works ongoing on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Highway. The Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund supports these transformative projects. The Renewed Hope City and Estate project also aims to deliver 100,000 housing units nationwide, with special attention to the needs of low and middle-income Nigerian families”, he said.
Kalu highlighted the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), saying it’s a long-awaited initiative that marks a new era of inclusion and progress for the region.
The Deputy Speaker urged the newly inaugurated Renewed Hope Partners to play a crucial role in sustaining the gains of the Renewed Hope Agenda and carrying the message of progress to every community.
“For the South East, this moment marks the end of a long wait. Nearly 50 years since the civil war, we can now say with pride that the federal government has finally made good on its promise of inclusion. Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the South East Development Commission has not only been established but is fully operational, with a confirmed board and leadership at its helm.
“Today, as we inaugurate over 20,000 new Renewed Hope Partners, we are empowering a formidable network of grassroots ambassadors. You are the bridge between government and the people, the voice of the Renewed Hope Agenda in every ward, community, and polling unit across Abia State and beyond.
“Your mandate is clear: deepen grassroots engagement and ensure that the benefits of national reforms are felt in every household; serve as champions of unity, inclusion, and national development; mobilize support for the Renewed Hope vision as we prepare for the future, including the 2027 elections.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda is not a distant vision; it is here, it is real, and it is now. The progress we celebrate today is born of collective sacrifice, visionary leadership, and the enduring faith of the Nigerian people.
As we move forward, let us remember that hope is not a wish; it is a decision.
Progress is not an accident; it is the result of unity, resilience, and courage. Our task is not finished, this is just the beginning. So let us go forth together, united in purpose, unwavering in hope, and unyielding in our resolve to build a Nigeria where every dream finds a place, and every citizen shares in the promise of prosperity”, Kalu said.
The event also featured defection of many members of Young Progressive Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as well as presentations from some heads of federal agencies and parastatals who testified to the positive reforms of the President.