By Ojotule Romanus
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has inaugurated a grassroots mobilization group, Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria (RTFN), to campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, engaging residents across communities on the benefits of his administration’s policies and reforms in the past three years.
Governor Ododo who performed the inauguration of the state chapter of the group at Government House, Lokoja, charged members to embark on massive grassroots mobilization about Mr. President’s “Renewed Hope” agenda especially at the ward and Local Government levels.
Speaking further, the Governor enjoined the RTFN members to lead the vanguard in sensitizing the electorates on the long-term benefits of President Tinubu’s ongoing reforms and infrastructural development.
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His words, “History is never kind to leaders who run away from difficult decisions. Great nations are built by men and women who have the courage to confront difficult realities, make tough choices and lay foundations for a better tomorrow, even when the benefits may not be immediate.
The Governor commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the courage with which he was fixing the Nigerian economy and addressing the country’s enormous infrastructure deficit ;just as he pointed out that the reforms were strengthening government finances and creating opportunities for investment and development.
“For us in Kogi State, the evidence of this renewed commitment to infrastructure is visible. Kogites saw the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene-Auchi road abandoned before the advent of the Tinubu Administration. For years, that road represented the frustration of commuters, businesses and communities whose economic activities depended on it. Today, under the administration of Mr President, the project is ongoing and progressing. This is a major development for our state and our country”.
“Despite the cacophony of noises by opportunists, Kogites are relaxed because they can see that Tinubu is fixing Nigeria. You cannot deceive a people who can see the evidence of development with their own eyes!” he equally pointed out.
Governor Ododo also specially commended Seyi Tinubu for demonstrating that being the son of a President comes with responsibilities beyond the privileges of proximity to power. He stressed that Seyi has shown himself to be a worthy son and a worthy Nigerian who is bringing his contributions to bear in ensuring the success of his father’s administration.
He said Nigeria needed young people who understood that the future of the country was a collective responsibility and encouraged him to sustain his positive contributions and continue to mobilise young Nigerians to participate.
Governor Ododo went on to state that the country needed a President who understands the importance of infrastructure, economic reforms, investment and strategic partnerships.
He pointed out that Nigerians have seen the attention being given to critical infrastructure, and as such there was the need to appreciate the opportunities created by the reforms of Mr President, which he said have strengthened capacity to deliver development at the state level.
“We believe that the work already started deserves the opportunity to be continued and consolidated” he added.
He reminded the leadership of RTIFN in Kogi State, that their responsibilities were enormous and as such, they must take the message to the grassroots adding that “every ward, every community and every neighbourhood must feel the presence of this movement”.
“Knock on doors, engage community leaders, speak with market women, farmers, artisans, professionals, young people and traditional institutions. Listen to their concerns and communicate the progress being made. The ambition of delivering 99 per cent of Kogi votes to Mr President must begin with genuine relationships, credible information and sustained engagement with the people. No community should be left out of the conversation”. He stated.
The Governor also charge the State Executive Committee of RTIFN to provide purposeful leadership, demonstrate discipline and operate with integrity.
Earlier, the Director General of the RTFN, Mr. Bala Ahmed, had commended the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for his commitment towards President Tinubu’s reelection.
He went to assure the governor that the group would leave no stone unturned in its effort to ensure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In his acceptance speech, the newly inaugurated kogi State Coordinator, Alhaji Abdulllahi Bello, promised to hit the ground running while affirming the resolve of the state chapter to adopt an inclusive approach, engage every stakeholder to consolidate President Tinubu’s influence in the state.
