Nigeria @65 Compendium : Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Projects Shine as Engr. Abubakar Momoh Presents Regional Scorecard

Nigeria @65 Compendium : Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Projects Shine as Engr. Abubakar Momoh Presents Regional Scorecard

As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Nigeria @65 Compendium Project, initiated by CherryAfrica Magazine in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, continues its Interview–TV Series with top government functionaries.

Yesterday, the spotlight was on the Hon. Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh FNSE, who used the platform to present a compelling account of the transformative projects and programmes of his Ministry and its agencies under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

From strategic road networks and vital link bridges to clean water initiatives and solar-powered boreholes, the Ministry has continued to roll out transformative infrastructure that uplifts communities and strengthens local economies. Electrification efforts — including the deployment of new transformers and solar streetlights — are illuminating areas long left in the shadows, while quick-impact projects such as health centres, ICT hubs, classroom blocks, and cottage hospitals are rekindling hope and expanding access to essential services at the grassroots.

Across the regions, the Ministry of Regional Development is quietly but powerfully touching lives — translating policy into progress and bringing the Renewed Hope agenda to the doorsteps of everyday Nigerians. With each intervention, the Ministry reinforces its commitment to inclusive growth, equity, and sustainable development, ensuring that no community is left behind.

The NDDC has evolved from a transactional agency into a truly transformational force, complementing national development efforts with landmark infrastructure. Signature projects such as the 25.3km Ogbia–Nembe Road — featuring seven bridges and over 50 culverts — have opened up critical corridors, while substation upgrades have restored electricity to communities that endured years of blackout.

Simultaneously, the NEDC is redefining recovery and development in the North-East. With over 1000 mass housing units completed, displaced families are finding stability once again. Solar-powered boreholes and streetlights are restoring dignity and functionality to local settlements, while the emergence of mega schools, ICT centres, and hospitals reflects a renewed spirit of resilience and progress across the region.

These interventions collectively show that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a slogan but a living reality — roads that connect communities, houses that shelter displaced families, hospitals that save lives, schools that nurture the future, and empowerment programmes that secure livelihoods.

The Nigeria @65 Compendium Project is documenting these milestones for history, ensuring that Nigerians and the world can see the bold steps being taken to rebuild and reposition the nation at 65.

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah is the Special Assistant on Media to the Honourable Minister of Regional Development.