The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Governor of Imo State, Chief Hope Uzodimma, have urged Nigerians in the diaspora to unite and mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The call was made during a Strategic Global Diaspora Conference organised by the Directorate of Diaspora and Global Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. The virtual event brought together more than 600 participants from across Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.
Addressing the gathering, Yilwatda stressed the need for greater cohesion among APC members abroad, noting that a united diaspora community would play a vital role in projecting Nigeria’s image and effectively communicating the administration’s reforms and achievements.
He advocated the establishment of structured media teams to counter misinformation and negative narratives while promoting Nigeria’s progress on the global stage.
The APC chairman also highlighted the importance of diaspora participation in voter education, investment mobilisation and broader support for the Tinubu administration.
Uzodimma, who also serves as Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, underscored the strategic role of Nigerians abroad in grassroots mobilisation.
He urged them to remain united and committed to ensuring the success of President Tinubu’s administration and securing electoral victory for the APC in 2027.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, who is the Deputy Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, described the diaspora community as a critical political asset capable of mobilising support across different constituencies.
He commended the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, for convening the conference, noting that Nigerians abroad could play a decisive role in strengthening the party’s grassroots reach.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, called for stronger collaboration between diaspora expertise and grassroots governance. He advocated the establishment of a vibrant media structure involving young Nigerians to showcase government achievements and combat misinformation.
Also speaking, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Lagos State and Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in the state, Chief Tayo Ayinde, highlighted what he described as key achievements of the Tinubu administration, including renewed investor confidence, large-scale infrastructure development and the implementation of interest-free student loans through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
