Group hails Tinubu for approving N17bn Grassroots Fund
The Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a N17 billion grassroots development fund for 8,804 wards reflects the adoption
The Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a N17 billion grassroots development fund for 8,804 wards reflects the adoption of the group’s community-driven development proposals.
In a statement, Atoyebi said the presidential approval, announced Wednesday, aligns with an internal memo the BAT Ideological Group issued on April 1. The memo had urged state coordinators to identify underserved communities lacking basic amenities such as water, healthcare centres, rural roads, and financial support for farmers and market women.
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“The President has bought fully into this idea,” Atoyebi said. He described the initiative as bottom-up development where communities identify their most urgent needs and the government responds directly.
The N17 billion fund will support ward-level projects nationwide, enabling communities to partner with local organisations to deliver priority interventions. Atoyebi likened the approach to “fixing a house room by room rather than attempting a single large-scale renovation,” to ensure development reaches remote areas.
