APC FRANCE CHAPTER PARTICIPATES IN GLOBAL DIASPORA STRATEGIC CONFERENCE ON RENEWED HOPE AGENDA

In his remarks, the Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Governor of Imo State emphasized the importance of diaspora unity, grassroots mobilization, and sustained support for President Tinubu’s administration. He noted that Nigerians in the diaspora remain critical stakeholders whose engagement will contribute significantly to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda and future electoral victories.

Also speaking at the conference, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, who serves as the Deputy Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, commended Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa for convening the strategic engagement. He highlighted the crucial role of Nigerians abroad in mobilizing grassroots support, promoting government policies, and contributing meaningfully to the political development of the nation.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, stressed the need for greater unity among diaspora communities and called for effective communication of government reforms and achievements. He advocated for the establishment of structured media teams to counter misinformation, promote Nigeria’s progress, and project a positive image of the country globally. The APC National Chairman further underscored the importance of diaspora participation in voter education, investment mobilization, and advocacy for the administration’s achievements.

In her address, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and Director of the Diaspora Directorate, reaffirmed her commitment to engaging millions of APC members abroad through effective communication strategies and policy dissemination initiatives.

The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, spoke on the need to connect diaspora expertise and capacity with grassroots governance. He emphasized the importance of building a vibrant media structure involving young Nigerians to effectively communicate government achievements and address misinformation.

Similarly, the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor and Lagos State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Chief Tayo Ayinde, highlighted key economic reforms and achievements of President Tinubu’s administration. According to him, notable developments include renewed investor confidence demonstrated by Shell’s return to Nigeria, ongoing infrastructural development projects, and the introduction of interest-free student loans through NELFund.

Representing APC France and the wider European diaspora community, the Chairperson of APC France Chapter, Hajiya Aminat Suzuki, expressed appreciation to the organizers for creating a platform that recognizes Nigerians abroad as important stakeholders in national development.