The All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Renewed Hope Ambassadors director-general, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, have urged unity among APC members in the diaspora to strengthen and promote President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
Speaking at a Strategic Global Diaspora Conference organized by the Directorate of Diaspora and Global Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, both leaders stressed the diaspora’s vital role in supporting the administration’s reforms and projecting a positive image of Nigeria abroad.
Prof. Yilwatda called for tighter coordination among diaspora communities, clearer communication of government achievements, and the creation of structured media teams to counter misinformation and improve Nigeria’s global reputation.
He highlighted diaspora contributions to voter education, investment mobilization, and active promotion of the president’s policies.
Governor Uzodimma emphasised grassroots mobilisation and unity across the diaspora as essential to securing victory for President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, deputy director-general of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, praised Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa for organising the event and reiterated that the diaspora can be decisive in mobilising grassroots support and electing leaders.
Dr. Bernard Doro, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, urged stronger links between diaspora expertise and local governance.
He recommended forming media teams, particularly with young Nigerians, to showcase government successes and push back against false narratives.
Similarly, the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Chief Tayo Ayinde, who also is 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, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Director, Diaspora Directorate, pledged her commitment to engage the millions of APC members in the Diaspora on effective and efficient communication strategies and policy dissemination.
The APC Diaspora co-ordinating chairman, Mr Tunde Doherty and Mr. Tayo Shodeinde, the Operational Director for 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 at the virtual session promised total support and effetive mobilisation of members towards the actualisation of set objectives.
The event, moderated by Mac Babafemi, serves as a platform to foster unity among Diaspora members and discuss the ongoing efforts to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Generally, participants, discussion centered on the importance of grassroots engagement unity among Diaspora communites, creating a compendium of President Tinubu's achievements for sharing among the Diaspora communities and improved communication channels with calls for better coordination with government officials and direct access to leadership.
The global virtual meeting, which will be a continuous programme, drew over 600 participants across five continents, including Africa, UK America, Canada, Europe and Australia.
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