Akume: Tinubu’s Administration Committed to Policy Continuity and Sustainable Governance

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is strongly committed to policy continuity and stability of governance.

Senator Akume made this known at the inauguration and maiden lecture of the Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement, RHGM, in Abuja.

Akume, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs in the Office of the SGF, Mr. Nadunga Gagare, said continuity is not just a governance principle 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 the tendency to abandon policies, projects and programmes once there is a change in leadership.”

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation explained that this cycle of discontinuity has often stalled progress, wasted resources, and slowed down the pace of development.

“Sustainable development, however, thrives on consistency. A road started by one administration should be completed by the next,” he noted.

According to him, the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu is committed to stability in governance, with emphasis on strengthening national institutions, implementing reforms that outlive personalities, and ensuring that government becomes less about individuals and more about systems that deliver for the people.

He stressed that the movement is not just a ceremony but an initiative that directly addresses the yearnings of the masses for inclusive and accountable development at the grassroots.

Senator Akume urged the group to remain focused and promote continuity in governance, stressing that the grassroots are the heartbeat of democracy and that without the active involvement of the people at the base of society, no brilliant government policy can succeed.

“The Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement has a duty to mobilize, sensitize, 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 Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement, Ambassador Isaac Chigozie Udeh, asserted that President Tinubu has solidified his position ahead of the 2027 election cycle, stressing that the movement is focused on supporting Tinubu’s policies and progress, without room for experimentation by other political contenders.

Ambassador Udeh emphasized that President Tinubu is no longer the problem of the coalition but that the Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement has fully taken over the grassroots.

“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 said.

“Nigerians need to be patient because what we are going through is like pregnancy — there will be joy very soon,” he added.

In her presentation, the National Women Leader of the RHGM, Mrs. Soaga Abiola, said that the movement will not be in vain because Tinubu must be retained come 2027.

Mrs. Abiola further emphasized the need for women’s involvement in governance, particularly advocating for deputy positions for women in leadership roles, noting that no nation can thrive without the contributions of women.

There were goodwill messages from RHGM members in the Diaspora, patrons, zonal coordinators, state coordinators, women leaders, and representatives from the six geopolitical zones, among others.

Highlights of the event included the presentation of awards to some distinguished Nigerians, the inauguration of national officers, zonal and state coordinators, as well as the National Youth Leader.