— Zonal Committees Inaugurated
On Tuesday, President Tinubu inaugurated national coordinating committees for the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), naming zonal coordinators across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Key Appointments: Zonal Coordinators
Zone Coordinator
South‑South Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa (former Governor of Delta State)
North‑East Mallam Isa Yuguda
North‑West Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari
South‑East Senator Anyim Pius Anyim
South‑West Prince Oladipupo Oyinbande
North‑Central Senator Umaru Tanko Al‑Makura
The inauguration ceremony in Abuja was presided over by Governor Hope Uzodimma — acting on behalf of the President.
The RHI — a flagship of the Tinubu administration — is designed to deepen federal programmes and social interventions across all geopolitical zones.
Observers say Okowa’s appointment reflects recognition of his leadership capacity and his broad political experience.
RHI is expected to work hand‑in‑hand with state governments, traditional institutions, community leaders, and civil‑society organisations to drive empowerment, social welfare, and inclusive development across Nigeria.
The zonal coordination structure means the Renewed Hope Initiative now has a national machinery and representation across all regions, enabling better outreach and implementation at local level.
Dr. Okowa’s selection for the South‑South zone builds on his political pedigree and could strengthen the region’s engagement with federal social programmes — potentially enhancing support, developmental projects and empowerment in the zone.
With the formal launch of zonal committees, RHI moves from planning to execution, signaling that implementation of the administration’s agenda is now set to speed up.
