Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the south-east must align with the federal government to fully benefit from the reforms of President Bola Tinubu.
Kalu stated this in a statement issued by Livinus Nwabughiogu, his chief press secretary, on Friday in Abuja.
Kalu recently launched the Renewed Hope Partners (RHPs), a multi-purpose platform to support Tinubu’s second term bid, in Umuahia, Abia state.
The deputy speaker said the initiative would help convert national achievements under Tinubu’s administration into tangible regional benefits.
Kalu, who represents Bende federal constituency of Abia, listed several projects and economic milestones which he said the president had delivered in the south-east and across the country.
He said: “As we approach the midpoint of President Bola Tinubu’s tenure, the south-east must align decisively with the centre.
“RHPs are a formidable vehicle that is demonstrating our seriousness for this cause by translating the national achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration into regional gains.
“By delivering majority votes for Mr President in 2027, Ndi Igbo will fundamentally improve our economy, empower our youths and bridge the development gap in our zone.
“Now, RHPs must channel these achievements into electoral victories, ensuring the south-east people sit at the heart of Nigeria’s RHPs as we expect more from the current administration.”
Kalu said the Renewed Hope Partners would embed its message into every household to transform policy outcomes into political momentum for 2027.
He said the structure would launch “Renewed Hope Councils” across all local government areas in the south-east.
According to him, the councils will work with the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to turn policies into grassroots development.
“We will also align each of the seven pillars with local town hall campaigns, ensuring that every citizen sees the direct benefits of President Tinubu’s agenda,” he said.
He listed Tinubu’s achievements to include attracting $50.8 billion in proposed investments, increasing aggregate national revenue to over ₦9.1 trillion in 2024, and achieving 3.4 percent GDP growth in the same year.
Kalu said Nigeria also recorded a sharp rise in foreign remittances, with $23.4 billion received in 2024 — representing a 61.1 percent year-on-year increase.
His words: “In 2024, Nigeria experienced a significant increase in foreign remittances, with an estimated $23.4 billion received.
“This substantial growth, exceeding $4.22 billion through International Money Transfer Operators between January and October, represents a 61.1 percent year-on-year increase.
“President Bola Tinubu has so far attracted proposed investments worth $50.8 billion into the country, citing record from the federal ministry of industry, trade and investment — evidence that investors trust President Tinubu’s vision.”
He said the recommencement of the Port Harcourt–Maiduguri corridor would link trade hubs in Aba and Onitsha to markets in the north and unlock over ₦50 billion in annual trade.
