Bayo Onanuga, spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, says the collaboration between the federal government and sub-nationals is accelerating development across the country.

Mr Onanuga said this on Tuesday during a reception organised by the Abia government for members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Media Tour Team in Umuahia.

The presidential aide, who is also the team leader, said the media team came to conduct a tour of key federal and state projects. He added that the tour was designed to give journalists the opportunity to objectively assess the projects and witness ongoing developmental strides firsthand.

“The federal and state governments are working together for the progress of Nigerians. The resources now available to states are enabling them to undertake projects that improve the lives of citizens,” he said.

Mr Onanuga noted that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms had increased resources available to states for development projects.

He restated the importance of synergy between the national and sub-national governments in driving development and delivering democratic dividends to the people.

Governor Alex Otti of Abia charged members of the media tour team to discharge their duties with professionalism, objectivity and accuracy.

The governor, represented by his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, described the visit as a significant step towards promoting public awareness of government projects and policies.

He said that the public depended on the media not only to report events but also to provide context, balance and truth.

The governor encouraged the team to visit project sites, institutions and communities across the state to witness ongoing transformations firsthand.

Mr Otti reiterated his administration’s commitment to rebuilding public trust through transparent governance, infrastructure renewal, enhanced security, revitalisation of education and healthcare, and support for economic growth.

(NAN)