The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Governor of Imo State and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Chief Hope Uzodimma, have called on APC members in the diaspora to unite in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to an official signed statement by Henry Balogun, Head of Media Team, Renewed Hope Ambassadors UK, the leaders made the call during a Strategic Global Diaspora Conference organised by the Directorate of Diaspora and Global Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors.
Speaking at the virtual conference, Prof. Yilwatda stressed the importance of fostering unity among diaspora communities, strengthening communication on government reforms and achievements, and establishing structured media teams to counter misinformation while promoting Nigeria’s progress and positive image globally.
He also underscored the need for greater diaspora participation in voter education, investment mobilisation, and advocacy efforts aimed at advancing the policies and programmes of President Tinubu’s administration.
Chief Uzodimma highlighted the critical role of unity and grassroots mobilisation among Nigerians abroad, noting that sustained support from the diaspora would contribute significantly to the success of the APC and President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Also speaking at the conference, the Governor of Kaduna State and Deputy Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Uba Sani, commended the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, for her contributions to the initiative. He described diaspora engagement as strategic to the organisation’s objectives, noting that Nigerians abroad possess the capacity to mobilise grassroots support and contribute meaningfully to the political process.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, emphasised the need to connect diaspora expertise and capacity with grassroots governance. He advocated the establishment of a vibrant media structure involving young Nigerians to effectively communicate government achievements and challenge misleading narratives.
In his remarks, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Lagos State and Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Lagos State, Chief Tayo Ayinde, highlighted key economic reforms and achievements recorded under President Tinubu’s administration. He pointed to developments such as increased investment confidence, ongoing infrastructure projects, and the introduction of interest-free student loans through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund).
Hon. Dabiri-Erewa, who also serves as Director of the Diaspora Directorate, reaffirmed her commitment to engaging millions of APC members in the diaspora through effective communication strategies and policy dissemination initiatives.
The APC Diaspora Coordinating Chairman, Mr. Tunde Doherty, alongside the Operational Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Mr. Tayo Shodeinde, described the conference as a significant gathering of APC diaspora leaders and representatives from chapters across the world. They said the meeting was designed to strengthen coordination and collaboration among members ahead of future party activities and initiatives.
Participants at the conference pledged their support towards achieving the objectives of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and enhancing mobilisation efforts within diaspora communities.
Moderated by Mr. Mac Babafemi, the conference provided a platform for discussions on diaspora unity, grassroots engagement, improved communication channels, and strategies for promoting the achievements of President Tinubu’s administration. Participants also advocated the development of a comprehensive compendium of the administration’s achievements for wider dissemination among Nigerians abroad.
The global virtual conference attracted more than 600 participants from across Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Organisers disclosed that the engagement would continue as a regular platform for strengthening collaboration among APC diaspora members and advancing support for the Renewed Hope Agenda.
