President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally launched the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Coordinating Committees for the six geopolitical zones with former Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as Coordinator for the South-South zone.
Other prominent figures were also appointed to drive the administration’s social intervention and empowerment programmes across the country.
The inauguration ceremony, held in Abuja on Monday, was chaired on behalf of the President by the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma.
Others appointed included former Bauchi State Governor, Mallam Isa Yuguda as coordinator North-East, North-West: Former Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, South-East: Former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, South-West: Prince Oladipupo Oyinbande, North-Central, Former of Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura.
The Renewed Hope Initiative, pet project of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, focuses on women empowerment, youth development, education, healthcare, agriculture, and economic inclusion.
Speaking at the event, Governor Uzodimma described the appointments as strategic, noting that the coordinators were carefully selected based on their experience, integrity and grassroots reach to ensure the President’s agenda touches every Nigerian.
The zonal committees are expected to work closely with state governors, traditional rulers, community leaders and civil society groups to implement RHI programmes effectively at the grassroots level.
With this structure now in place, the Renewed Hope Initiative is set to scale up its nationwide interventions. in 2026