National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Governor of Imo State, Chief Hope Uzodimma, have urged Nigerians in the diaspora to close ranks and mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu and his 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, which brought together more than 600 participants from across Africa, the United Kingdom, America, Canada, Europe and Australia.

Addressing the virtual gathering, Yilwatda stressed the need for greater cohesion among APC members abroad, saying a united diaspora community would be instrumental 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 about Nigeria while promoting the country’s progress on the global stage.

The APC chairman also highlighted the importance of diaspora participation in voter education initiatives, 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, urging 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 Deputy Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, described the diaspora community as a critical political asset capable of mobilising support across various 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 sustaining the party’s grassroots reach.

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, called for stronger connections 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, 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 gains 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).

For her part, Dabiri-Erewa pledged to deepen engagement with millions of APC members in the diaspora through effective communication and policy dissemination strategies.

The APC Diaspora Coordinating Chairman, Mr. Tunde Doherty, and the Operational Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Mr. Tayo Shodeinde, described the conference as an “August gathering” of APC diaspora leaders and representatives worldwide aimed at strengthening coordination for future initiatives.

Participants at the conference pledged total support for the organisation’s objectives and called for improved communication channels, greater engagement with government officials and wider dissemination of President Tinubu’s achievements among Nigerians abroad.

Organisers said the global virtual conference would become a continuous programme designed to foster unity among diaspora communities and consolidate support for the Renewed Hope Agenda. (AriseNews TV)

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