The Oduduwa Development Initiative (ODI) has sought the support of Nigerians for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as a strategic blueprint capable of transforming the nation’s economic and social landscape.
ODI made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday after its extended executive meeting held on Saturday, September 13, in Ibadan.
Speaking on behalf of the group, ODI President, Ambassador Akinyele Olasumbo, said: “The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is designed to move Nigeria from its current challenges to where it ought to be in the years ahead. It’s intended to change the way we think, conduct and see ourselves as a people with common dreams, aspirations and destiny.”
The group also commended four prominent public officials for their contributions to governance in line with the president’s agenda.
Those recognised were Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS); Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA); and Professor Is-haq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Speaking on Mrs. Nandap, ODI said, “She has done a lot in repositioning the Nigeria Immigration Service through her commitment and sacrifices towards rebranding the Service for improved delivery. Her interventions and policies have also improved revenue and eased the processing of international passports.”
He also praised Dr. Audi for strengthening grassroots security, noting that “his leadership has enhanced collaboration with sister agencies and traditional leaders, while leading decisive efforts to combat illegal mining and oil bunkering. His reforms have also improved infrastructure and professional training within the NSCDC.”
ODI also described Gen. Marwa’s leadership as transformative.
“In just four and a half years, the NDLEA has arrested over 48,157 suspects, destroyed 1,057 hectares of cannabis farms, prosecuted and convicted 9,034 offenders, and seized more than 7,561 tonnes of illicit drugs. His reforms have awakened the agency and made it globally respected,” Olasumbo said.
The group further commended the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Oloyede, for his reforms in the examination body.
“His leadership has made JAMB one of the most credible examination institutions in the country and significantly boosted government revenue. This is one man Nigerians should celebrate,” ODI added.
The organisation urged Nigerians to actively participate in the democratic process by registering to vote.
“We call on all citizens of voting age who have not registered to take advantage of the ongoing voters’ registration exercise. Performing your civic duty is key to sustaining our democracy and supporting reforms,” Olasumbo said.
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