The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has referred to as on political actors from Nigeria’s Northern area to carry off their presidential ambitions till 2031 in assist of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Akume made this enchantment throughout a two-day interactive session on government-citizens engagement, held in Kaduna. The occasion, themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizens’ Engagement for National Unity,” was organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation and introduced collectively key political stakeholders and residents from throughout the area.
The SGF recommended the Foundation for creating a significant platform for dialogue between the federal government and the ruled, describing it as essential for enhancing democracy and nationwide improvement.
While reflecting on the efficiency of the present administration, Akume said that President Tinubu had spent two years and two months in workplace, throughout which he had demonstrated outstanding achievements throughout key sectors.
“Tinubu promised impartiality in governance and he has kept that promise. There is a need to encourage someone who is doing well so that he can do more,” Akume remarked.
He highlighted vital progress in nationwide safety, agricultural revitalization, meals safety, infrastructure, and overseas coverage, noting that misinformation in some quarters had failed to acknowledge these strides. He additionally cited the optimistic affect of the gas subsidy removing, which he mentioned had empowered sub-national governments to execute extra improvement tasks.
Akume argued that Tinubu’s administration has touched all components of the nation and debunked claims of marginalization of the North.
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“The narrative that the North is not carried along is not true. Tinubu has appointed many Northerners into key positions and initiated major infrastructure projects in the region,” he mentioned, referencing the Super Highway from Sokoto to Bagary and the continuing contract for street tasks passing by means of Akwanga, Jos, Bauchi, Gombe, and Taraba.
He emphasised that the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda shouldn’t be a mere slogan however a transparent roadmap geared toward restoring hope and unity throughout the nation.
“In view of the progress recorded so far, I urge politicians from the Northern region to shelve their 2027 presidential ambitions and wait until 2031. Joining any group that seeks to derail the developmental gains made so far would be unpatriotic,” Akume said firmly.
He concluded by urging continued assist for Tinubu’s management, which he described as visionary and inclusive, including that the foundations for a brand new and higher Nigeria had been already being laid.
The occasion additionally featured participation from a number of Northern appointees within the Tinubu administration, together with the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Malam Ali M. Ali, who engaged immediately with residents in a bid to deepen transparency and accountability in governance.
