Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Delivers 667 Projects Nationwide – Minister Jisalo

Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Zaphaniah Jisalo, announced that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is making significant progress with 667 projects completed across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory within the past year.

During a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Jisalo outlined the ministry’s achievements, highlighting projects such as boreholes, road construction, maternity and healthcare centers, and clinics primarily benefiting rural communities.

The minister said, “Let me assure you that with the renewed hope agenda, many projects are being executed for the benefit of Nigerians.

“Zonal Intervention Fund, as you are aware, is ₦100 billion annually, and it is being shared to the senatorial districts and judiciously used for constituency projects by the National Assembly members, under the supervision of my ministry.”

He emphasized that the president has mandated that no payments be made without a thorough assessment of the projects to ensure accountability and the effective use of funds.

“The president has directed that, before any payment is made, we should go and see the project, assess it to justify the release of the funds to any contractor handling any project.

“It is not the National Assembly members that are directly handling the projects themselves; it’s under the supervision of the ministry and we have been able to achieve tremendously in our duties,” Jisalo added, noting the strong collaboration between the National Assembly and the Ministry of Special Duties.

Jisalo assured that more projects are slated for completion before the year’s end under the Renewed Hope Agenda initiative. He also urged Nigerian youth to reconsider participating in the planned protest on August 1, warning that it could exacerbate hunger and lead to property destruction.

He emphasized President Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare and economic prosperity of Nigerians.

Additionally, Jisalo took the opportunity to clarify the broader responsibilities of his ministry beyond monitoring constituency projects.

“I have decided to have this interactive session because I noticed that Nigerians don’t even know the responsibility of the ministry.

“I want to bring it to the notice of Nigerians that Special Duties Office is an extension of presidency because every report of ministries go through it to the president,” he explained.