in Umuahia

Groups in the South-east drumming support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid have  continued to fine-tune their strategies to swing the voting pattern of the zone in his favour come 2027.

One of such pro-groups, the South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) said at the weekend that massive empowerment of the people in the grassroots would form its main strategy to expand Tinubu’s support base across the five states of the zone.

The National Coordinator of SERHA, Ambassador Belusochukwu Enwere, made this known at the inauguration of the Abia State chapter of SERHA at the Jubilee Hall, Mater Dei Cathedral Umuahia. He said that the group was determined to ensure that the positive impact of Tinubu’s economic policies was felt in the rural areas.

“We are not just inaugurating a state chapter today. We are empowering our people with tools and resources to uplift their lives,” Enwere said, adding, “This is about real impact”.

Alluding to the huge voting potential of the rural folks, the National Coordinator stated that SERHA would continue to spread the message of Mr. President’s renewed hope agenda and national unity in order to endear him to the grassroots.

He told members of SERHA that in galvanizing support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, the organisation would continue to align its activities with  the broader goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda – bridging economic gaps, strengthening local enterprise.

Enwere charged the Coordinators of SERHA in the 17 Abia Local Governments, who were inaugurated at the event to take the message of hope and economic empowerment to the grassroots with the assistance of Ward Coordinators.

He gave a minibus to the state chapter to ease its movements, assuring that every other logistics support would be made available to facilitate its activities.
The SERHA National Coordinator lauded  Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to good governance and national transformation through his well-intentioned policy initiatives.

“President Tinubu has proven his commitment to national progress through economic reforms, infrastructure development, and investments in education and healthcare,” he said.

The SERHA national leader also noted that the Tinubu touch has been felt positively in the education sector, citing the establishment of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund), which has made tertiary education more accessible to Nigerian youths.

He further pointed out that the President has scored high marks in his policies that have improved ease of doing business and birthed  an inclusive governance model that aims to give every region a voice.

According to him, the people in the South East zone “are fully onboard” the vision and policies of the Tinubu administration, citing the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC).

Enwere described the SEDC as a strategic intervention for inclusive growth in the region, adding that it is significant that this has happened under the Tinubu administration.

According to Enwere, the South East Development Commission, recently created under President Tinubu’s administration, is a strategic intervention for inclusive growth in the region.

“President Tinubu has proven his commitment to national progress through economic reforms, infrastructure development, and investments in education and healthcare,” he said. “This agenda is a continuation of that vision, and we in the South East are fully onboard.”

He further cited achievements of the administration, such as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund), improved ease of doing business, and an inclusive governance model that aims to give every region a voice.

Earlier in his address of welcome, the Abia State SERHA Coordinator Amb. Uche Hillary-Adibe said that the movement symbolized a new dawn in the quest for unity and economic progress.

“This is not just a political event. It is a declaration of hope and a rallying point for collaboration,” he said.

“We believe in empowering women and youth, investing in infrastructure, and promoting transparency and accountability across board”.

Adibe outlined the strategies that Abia SERHA would adopt to carry out grassroots mobilisation to include town hall meetings, policy dialogues, capacity-building workshops, and partnerships with local nongovernmental organisations(NGOs).

Over 1,000 persons were given various  empowerment items, including sewing machines, hairdressing equipment, grinding machines as well as cash ranging from N50,000 to N100,000 to enable them to improve their businesses.

“We are ready to take this message to the grassroots,” Hillary-Adibe stated. “With the right tools, we can become a powerhouse of transformation in the South East,” he added.