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Uzodimma urges Ondo renewed hope ambassadors to work for Tinubu’s re-election

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  • Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma inaugurated the Ondo State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors.
  • Uzodimma urged members to work for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, citing developmental projects since 2023.
  • The group aims to promote government programs, counter misinformation, and mobilize grassroots support for the President's second-term ambition.

Imo State Governor and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has officially launched the Ondo State chapter of the group, signaling a concerted effort to bolster President Bola Tinubu's re-election prospects for 2027. Represented by the Southwest Coordinator, Dayo Adeyeye, Governor Uzodimma articulated a strong case for a second term, highlighting the administration's achievements in infrastructure, education, and healthcare since 2023.

The ongoing expansion of road infrastructure across the country is improving connectivity, boosting economic activity, and easing longstanding transportation challenges.

— Hope UzodimmaGovernor Uzodimma highlighted infrastructure development as a key achievement of the Tinubu administration.

The governor emphasized the ongoing road construction projects, student loan schemes, and hospital rehabilitations as tangible evidence of progress. He asserted that these initiatives are not only improving connectivity and economic activity but also expanding access to higher education and reducing financial barriers for Nigerian youth. The Renewed Hope Ambassadors are tasked with intensifying grassroots mobilization and ensuring coordinated support for the President's agenda.

The introduction of student loan schemes is widening access to higher education and reducing financial barriers for Nigerian youths, thereby creating more opportunities for academic advancement and skills development.

— Hope UzodimmaGovernor Uzodimma cited the student loan scheme as a significant policy for educational advancement.

Ondo State Coordinator, Mr. Victor Olabimtan, speaking on behalf of the newly appointed local government ambassadors, described the initiative as a vital civic enlightenment platform. The group plans to counter misinformation and promote government programs through a structured network spanning wards and polling units. Olabimtan highlighted key achievements such as infrastructure expansion and improved investor confidence, asserting that Nigeria is on a path of reform and visible progress, despite existing challenges.

Although challenges remain, Nigeria is far from where it was. The reforms are already producing visible results.

— Victor OlabimtanOndo State Coordinator Victor Olabimtan expressed optimism about the country's progress under the current administration.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State lauded the Renewed Hope Ambassadors as frontline drivers of the administration's agenda. He noted that the platform will be instrumental in disseminating reform messages and strengthening governance outreach across the state. The governor pointed to significant infrastructure projects, including the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, as testaments to the administration's commitment to long-term economic growth and attracting investment. This mobilization effort underscores the ruling party's strategic focus on consolidating support and highlighting perceived successes ahead of the next electoral cycle.

The goal is one message, one direction, and one coordinated mobilisation to ensure Nigerians fully understand and benefit from government reforms.

— Victor OlabimtanOlabimtan outlined the strategic objective of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors' mobilization efforts.
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