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The Federal Government has urged the World Bank to back its Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme.The initiative is a grassroots-focused initiative designed to stimulate economic activities across the country and advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of a $1 trillion economy by 2030.Bagudu explained that the programme, recently approved by the National Economic Council and coordinated by his ministry, is a transformative plan aimed at driving bottom-up growth and lifting millions out of poverty.“The objectives, among others, are to promote sustainable and inclusive growth at the ward level, which will contribute to national development,” Bagudu said. “This will support the $1 trillion GDP target by 2030 and help lift all Nigerians out of poverty.“Nigeria’s recent decisions represent a critical moment. Such choices are not easy, but they create opportunities for a new path. The World Bank stands ready to continue supporting Nigeria in maintaining these reforms and increasing their impact,” he said.He described the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme as a promising initiative but stressed the importance of building on proven structures.