By Femi Mustapha in Kaduna
A prominent advocate for good governance and co-convener of the Nigeria Forward Project, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, PhD, has called on political appointees of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly those from Northern Nigeria, to take the Renewed Hope message beyond Abuja and directly to the grassroots.
Waiya made the call in a statement issued on Thursday, October 8, 2026, stressing that appointees have a responsibility to communicate the administration’s policies, reforms, and achievements to ordinary Nigerians in a language they can understand.
He said his call followed remarks by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, who had urged ministers, special advisers, chairmen, and chief executive officers of federal government agencies to improve communication of the administration’s achievements and impact to Nigerians.
According to Waiya, Akume’s message at the Federal Appointees Strategic Summit in Abuja is particularly important as the country moves toward the 2027 general elections.
He noted that ongoing mobilization for President Tinubu’s reelection should not be limited to political rallies but should provide an opportunity for government representatives to explain policies and demonstrate their impact on citizens’ lives.
“Those appointed by President Tinubu, especially from the North, should be strategically positioned to communicate the positive reforms of the Tinubu-led administration, present measurable achievements and demonstrate how government policies are creating opportunities, strengthening institutions, improving infrastructure and repositioning the Nigerian economy,” Waiya said.
He urged Northern appointees to take the message to markets, farms, businesses, universities, local communities, and homes, insisting that effective communication must begin where ordinary Nigerians live and work.
Waiya maintained that the aspirations and concerns of citizens should form the foundation of the administration’s grassroots engagement, noting that Nigerians will ultimately judge the government by what they have seen, experienced, and understood.
“The 2027 elections will ultimately belong to Nigerians. They will judge the administration by what they have seen, experienced and understood,” he said.
The co-convener advised appointees not merely to campaign for continuity but to explain why continuity matters, defend the administration’s record with verifiable evidence, and communicate its future vision with confidence.
He said the Renewed Hope Agenda should be presented not merely as a government slogan but as a practical program whose impact Nigerians can see and feel.
Waiya therefore urged federal appointees to intensify grassroots engagement, listen to citizens, and clearly communicate achievements and ongoing reforms.
“Now is the time to take the Renewed Hope message to the people. Let the story be told. Let the achievements speak. Let the vision be explained, and let Nigerians decide whether the journey deserves another mandate,” he said.
