The Discussion board of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) on Monday inaugurated a 14-member Renewed Hope Agenda Peer Evaluate Group (RHAPRG) to assessment the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The inauguration, which coincided with the Discussion board’s Basic Assembly and Congress in Abuja, was geared toward strengthening its contribution to good governance and nationwide growth.
Chris Akomas, FFDGN nationwide chairperson, mentioned the committee would function a strategic advisory physique to evaluate, consider, and information the efficient implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He defined that the RHAPRG’s objective was to make sure that the targets of the agenda have been achieved effectively and equitably, whereas figuring out challenges that would hinder progress.
In accordance with him, the committee’s suggestions would function an advisory mechanism to each authorities and residents, selling accountability and inclusiveness in governance.
“The stability supplied by this mechanism will assist the federal authorities to reorganise assets the place essential and make sure the well timed completion of tasks,” he mentioned.
Mr Akomas listed the committee’s phrases of reference to incorporate goal evaluation and analysis of the Renewed Hope Agenda, evidence-based coverage recommendation, and enhanced stakeholder engagement throughout authorities, the personal sector, and civil society.
He mentioned the Discussion board would proceed to associate with related establishments to strengthen transparency, industrialisation and residents’ participation in governance.
Former Plateau Deputy Governor, Pauline Tallen, referred to as for better inclusion of girls in governance, saying Nigeria couldn’t obtain balanced growth with out ladies’s voices on the decision-making desk.
“The nation is strolling on one leg by not absolutely involving ladies in governance. The voice of a girl on the choice desk is essential,” she mentioned.
Mrs Tallen mentioned ladies carry compassion and distinctive views to management, including that this was why “God created lady as a helpmate.”
She counseled President Tinubu for his efforts to this point however urged him to do extra to strengthen democracy via elevated ladies’s participation.
“Mr President, you may have tried, however we’re interesting that extra ought to be carried out for our democracy to thrive,” she mentioned.
Ms Tallen, a former ladies affairs minister, famous that whereas ladies have been excelling within the judiciary, their illustration in elective and appointive workplaces remained insufficient.
Additionally talking, Isah Ozi-Salami, chairperson of the newly inaugurated committee, mentioned it could determine areas of progress and enchancment underneath the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda has been occurring for about two years now, and Nigerians have seen each its successes and shortcomings,” he mentioned.
“As a result of there’s nothing human that’s excellent, the committee will look into no matter drawbacks exist, search options, and make suggestions to the Discussion board, which is able to in flip advise the federal government,” he added.
Mr Ozi-Salami mentioned members of the committee have been drawn from all geopolitical zones of the nation to make sure numerous views and balanced analysis.
He added that the committee would suggest methods to increase and strengthen the agenda for better nationwide affect.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) reviews that the phrases of reference for the RHAPRG embody goal evaluation of implementation progress and coverage advisory roles to boost effectivity and industrialisation.
In addition they cowl stakeholder engagement geared toward strengthening residents’ participation in governance.
In a associated growth, the Discussion board re-elected Mr Akomas as its nationwide chairperson for an additional three-year time period.
The election additionally noticed the inauguration of recent government members who will serve alongside him for the following three years.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Akomas thanked members for his or her confidence and guaranteed them of his group’s dedication to constructing on the Discussion board’s achievements.
“We hereby settle for at present’s job of continuous to serve the Discussion board. We promise to do our greatest, however we additionally enchantment on your continued help, as a result of with out it, it is going to be troublesome to attain a lot,” he mentioned.
He cited the institution of the Renewed Hope Agenda Peer Evaluate Group as one of many Discussion board’s main milestones.
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Mr Akomas pledged that the brand new government would maintain the momentum by working carefully with related authorities, consultants and stakeholders to make sure efficient implementation of its targets.
“We’re ready to proceed to serve the Discussion board and our nation, Nigeria,” he affirmed. “With God’s mercy, we’ll ship even higher than earlier than.”
He counseled the outgoing executives for his or her dedication, describing their teamwork as instrumental in advancing the Discussion board’s imaginative and prescient.
Mr Akomas additionally referred to as for unity and energetic participation amongst members, noting that the brand new government would give attention to bettering attendance and involvement within the Discussion board’s actions.
“This new government has been tasked with the duty to ensure our members attend extra conferences,” he mentioned.
(NAN)
