Through his Renewed Hope Agenda, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to end the region’s long history of neglect. At the 2024 Niger Delta Stakeholders’ Summit in Port Harcourt, he made this promise.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, speaking on behalf of Tinubu at the summit, stressed that the subject, “Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta Region,” signifies a fresh start.

With unity being key to conquering obstacles, the administration seeks to offer prosperity and hope. With a focus on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and the East-West Road, Tinubu is committed to the development of the area.

Beyond oil, Tinubu pointed out the region’s agricultural potential, especially in rice and fish farming, implying that it might make a substantial contribution to the country’s food security.

He said,

“This administration brings renewed hope and prosperity and I believe this is the season we have been waiting for.

“It is our time to shine. To achieve lasting solutions, we must overcome disunity. Unity among the people of the Niger Delta and the entire nation is not just a choice but a necessity. Through our shared vision, we can overcome the obstacles before us.

“Mr. President is deeply committed to the development of the Niger Delta. The East-West Road will be a priority. The National Assembly, fully represented here today, will do everything in its power to ensure the completion of this crucial road.

“Additionally, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project will not only commence from Lagos but will also start simultaneously from the Niger Delta, ensuring both ends meet to complete the project,”