The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, who is also the Governor of Imo State, Chief Hope Uzodimma, have called for unity among APC members in the diaspora to promote and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
They spoke during a Strategic Global Diaspora Conference organised by the Directorate of Diaspora and Global Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors.
Prof. Yilwatda, the APC National Chairman, said there is a need for unity among diaspora communities, effective communication of government reforms and achievements, as well as the establishment of structured media teams to counter misinformation and false narratives while promoting Nigeria’s achievements and image globally.
Nentawe spoke extensively on the need for diaspora involvement in voter education, investment mobilisation, and the promotion of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Governor Uzodimma, the Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Governor of Imo State, emphasised the importance of diaspora unity and grassroots mobilisation in support of President Tinubu’s administration to ensure victory in the 2027 elections.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, who is the Deputy Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, while commending Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa for putting the event together, also stressed the importance of diaspora involvement in the organisation’s activities, describing it as both crucial and strategic. He noted that “our diaspora can effectively mobilise grassroots support and contribute to electing the President.”
Dr. Bernard Doro, the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, spoke on connecting diaspora capacity with grassroots governance, highlighting the importance of establishing a strong media team involving young Nigerians to effectively showcase government achievements and counter misinformation.
Similarly, the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Chief Tayo Ayinde, who is also the Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Lagos State, spoke extensively on the economic reforms and achievements of President Tinubu’s administration.
He highlighted some positive developments, including Shell’s return to Nigeria, massive infrastructural development, and the introduction of interest-free loans for students through NELFund.
Speaking in the same vein, Hon. Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and Director of the Diaspora Directorate, pledged her commitment to engaging the millions of APC members in the diaspora through effective and efficient communication strategies and policy dissemination.
The APC Diaspora Coordinating Chairman, Mr. Tunde Doherty, and Mr. Tayo Shodeinde, the Operational Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, both described the meeting as an august gathering of the APC diaspora community, featuring leaders and representatives from various chapters worldwide, with the aim of strengthening coordination across different regions for the party’s future initiatives.
Participants who spoke during the virtual session promised total support and effective mobilisation of members towards the actualisation of the set objectives.
The event, moderated by Mac Babafemi, served as a platform to foster unity among diaspora members and discuss ongoing efforts to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Generally, participants’ discussions centred on the importance of grassroots engagement, unity among diaspora communities, the creation of a compendium of President Tinubu’s achievements for distribution across diaspora communities, and improved communication channels. They also called for better coordination with government officials and direct access to leadership.
The global virtual meeting, which will be a continuous programme, attracted over 600 participants across five continents, including Africa, the UK, America, Canada, Europe, and Australia.