Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State is intensifying efforts to prepare the ground for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, leveraging visible development projects, grassroots mobilisation and closer collaboration with the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The governor, a long-standing ally of the President and National Co-ordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, has positioned Imo as a model of performance-driven politics. At a recent dinner hosted for members of the Presidential Media Team and Renewed Hope Ambassadors at Government House, Owerri, Uzodimma declared that the people of Imo have already made up their minds.
“You have come to Imo not to campaign for our people. You have come to see what we have been able to achieve. Our people have already decided that they want President Bola Tinubu back as president because without him and his policies and programmes, this environment we are enjoying today would have been very impossible to achieve,” the governor stated.
Uzodimma attributed the state’s turnaround to the economic reforms of the Tinubu administration, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, which significantly increased federal allocations to states. He noted that monthly FAAC receipts rose substantially, while Imo’s internally generated revenue climbed from less than ₦400 million in 2020 to nearly ₦6 billion in 2026. The state’s debt profile has also been reduced from ₦287 billion to under ₦90 billion.
“From 2023 to 2026 is just three years. I have seen another Lee Kuan Yew in President Bola Tinubu,” Uzodimma declared, comparing the President’s reform drive to the transformative leadership of Singapore’s founding father.
The governor’s administration has prioritised infrastructure and human capital development as the foundation for political goodwill. Key achievements highlighted include: Reconstruction of major federal roads such as the 56-km Owerri–Okigwe highway, Owerri-Mbaise Umuahia road, and the previously abandoned Ukwa Road.
Successful reclamation of the Orlu Mgbee Akokwa Uga federal highway, which had been cut off by gully erosion for more than eight years.
Construction of a new International Convention Centre with a 10,000-capacity main hall, scheduled for commissioning in August 2026.
Establishment of the Imo Digital City, which has trained over 75,000 youths in digital skills, including smartphone assembly, software engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and Internet of Things.
Progress on the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Concorde Hotel and energy projects, including the Anoh Gas Processing Plant.
Commissioner for Digital Economy and e-Government, Chimezie Amadi, described the Digital City as a “talent factory” producing technology founders and reducing dependence on imported devices and skills.
As National Co-ordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Uzodimma has also unveiled a nationwide mobilisation structure targeting over 4.4 million canvassers 25 per polling unit across Nigeria’s 176,846 polling units to explain government reforms and build support ahead of 2027.
Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication, Sunday Dare, who attended the Owerri dinner, commended the media tour for enabling independent verification of projects under the Renewed Hope Agenda and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive national development.
Governor Uzodimma emphasised that sustained federal support remains the backbone of Imo’s progress and reiterated his determination to deliver the state solidly for President Tinubu in the 2027 general election.