The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is strongly committed to policy continuity and stability of governance.
Akume made this known at the inauguration and maiden lecture of the Renewed Hope Grassroot Movement (RHGM) in Abuja.
Represented by the permanent secretary Political and Economic Affairs in the office of the SGF, Mr. Nadunga Gagare, he said continuity is not just a governance principles but a moral obligation to secure sustainable development and prosperity for all.
“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.
“In Nigeria’s history, one of the greatest challenges has been tendency to abandon policies, projects and programmes once there is change in leadership,” he said.
The SGF explained that the cycle of discontinuity has often stalled progress, wasted resources and slowed down the pace of development.
“Sustainable development however thrives on consistency. A road statyed by one administration should be completed by the next,” he said.
According to him, the Renewed Hope Agenda is committed to stability in governance and placed emphasis on strengthening national institutions, implementing reforms that outlive personalities and ensure that government becomes less about individuals, but to system that deliver for the people.
He stressed that the movement is not just a ceremony but an initiative that directly considers the yearnings of the masses for inclusive, accountability development at the grassroots.
Senator Akume who urged the group to remain focused, promote continuity in governance, stressed that the grassroots are the heartbeat of democracy and without the active involvement of the people at the base, no government policy can succeed.
“The Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement has a duty to mobilise, sensitise and ensure that citizens not only understand but take ownership of government policies,” Akume stated.
Earlier in his welcome address, the national leader of the movement, Ambassador Isaac Chigozie Udeh, asserted that President Tinubu has solidified his position in the 2027 election cycle, stressing that the movement is focused on supporting Tinubu’s policies and progress, without experimentation from other political contenders.
Ambassador Udeh said President Tinubu is no longer the problem of the coalition but the renewed hope.
“We are here because we are comfortable with the policies of president Bola Tinubu and don’t want anybody else to come and carry out any experiment with us,” Udeh emphasised.
“Nigerians need to be patient because what we are going through is like pregnancy, there will be joy very soon,” he stressed.
In her presentation, the national women leader, Mrs Soaga Abiola, said the movement will not be in vain because Tinubu must be retained, come 2027.
Mrs Abiola emphasised the need for women’s involvement in governance, particularly advocating for deputy positions for women in leadership roles, as no nation can thrive without the contributions of women.
There were goodwill messages from the Diaspora, patrons, zonal coordinators, state coordinators, state women leaders, leaders from the six geo political zones, amongst others.
The highlights of the event was the presentation of award to some distinguished Nigerians, inauguration of national officers, zonal coordinators, state coordinators as well as the national youth leader.
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