Public concerns are growing across several states over access to information and registration processes under the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme, a grassroots initiative of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at empowering Nigerians at ward level.
While many citizens have welcomed the programme for its focus on local development and inclusion, complaints have emerged over difficulties in reaching ward coordinators and verifying authentic registration details. Residents in different parts of the country say that contact information for many ward coordinators is not publicly available online, making it hard for eligible participants to know where, when, and how to register.
According to community feedback, the absence of an official online registration platform has increased confusion. In several wards, people reportedly rely on word of mouth or informal sources to get updates, a situation that has raised fears of exclusion and misinformation. Some residents say they only hear about enrolment after deadlines have passed, while others are unsure which information is genuine.
An open appeal circulating among citizens has urged the Federal Government to address these challenges by either moving registration fully online or publishing verified contact details of state and ward coordinators on official platforms. Supporters of the appeal argue that an online system would promote transparency, equal access, and trust, especially for youths, women, and people living far from local government secretariats.
They note that the Renewed Hope agenda was introduced to reach every ward and household, and that limited access to coordinators undermines this goal. The appeal also warns that the information gap could expose citizens to fake links and unofficial agents claiming to facilitate registration.
Despite the concerns, the programme continues to attract interest nationwide, reflecting strong public demand for grassroots support. Many Nigerians say they remain hopeful that the administration will respond to the feedback and improve information flow so that the benefits of Renewed Hope can reach communities across the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Meanwhile, Nigeria Startup News can confirm that some of the states, including Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, and Niger, released the contact phone numbers of ward coordinators for each Local Government Area.
