The Federal Government, in collaboration with states, has launched the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme to empower 1,000 individuals in each of Nigeria's 8,809 wards.Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, announced the initiati…  | By Busola Bamidele on August 1, 2025 | The Federal Government, in collaboration with states, has launched the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme to empower 1,000 individuals in each of Nigeria's 8,809 wards. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, announced the initiative following a National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by President Tinubu. Describing it as "a historic step," Bagudu said the programme supports ongoing macroeconomic reforms and grassroots development. In Yobe State's Yusufari LGA, the rollout has begun with distribution-ready items including 2,500 bags of fertiliser, 50 power tillers, 500 bundles of cassava stems, and other agricultural inputs. These assets are currently under the LGA's custody pending final distribution guidelines. Read also: Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Ali Mustapha Goniri, confirmed more LGAs will receive similar support in a phased rollout aimed at boosting smallholder farming and ensuring food security. This programme offers a significant opportunity for local entrepreneurs and farmers to access critical resources and expand their productivity. | | | |
