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Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Push Gains Momentum as TVT unveils National Campaign Structure, Directorates
The Tourism Vanguard for Tinubu (TVT) has officially unveiled its national organisational structure as part of a major push to promote tourism development, good governance and grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The movement, through its National Central Working Council led by Hon. Apata Samson Nunayon, announced the establishment of 15 strategic directorates alongside zonal coordinators across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory.
According to a statement released on Friday, the official unveiling of coordinators for the 36 states is scheduled for next Tuesday as part of efforts to deepen nationwide mobilisation and strengthen the group’s operational reach across the country.
TVT described the development as a significant milestone in its expansion strategy and a demonstration of its commitment to building a strong national platform focused on tourism advocacy, economic development, youth inclusion, cultural promotion and support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The newly unveiled leadership structure has Hon. Apata Samson Nunayon as National Coordinator, while Dr. Adeyinka Olarinmoye emerged as National Deputy Coordinator and Engr. K.A. Abolarin as National Secretary.
Other key appointments include Amb. Emmanuel Oyira as Director of Finance, Prof. Afolabi Isolaowa as Director of Strategy and Policy, Hon. Abiola Jagunlabi as Director of Government Relations, Amb. Mutiu Adepoju as Director of Sports, and Alhaji Oyeniran Apata as Director of Communication and Media.
The organisation also appointed Dr. Abiodun Latifat Lasisi as Director of Welfare, Alhaji Gbenga Sunmonu as Director of Corporate Affairs, Alhaja Aolat Sule as Director of Diaspora Affairs, Mr. Precious Okonji as Director of Tourism Associations Mobilisation and Coordination, Mr. Odewale Odeyemi as Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, and Comrade Benjamin Onileowo as Director of Youth Engagement.
Several other notable figures were also named into various national directorates to strengthen the movement’s administrative, media, tourism and stakeholder engagement framework.
As part of its regional coordination structure, TVT announced Hon. Atuloma Onyekachi as South East Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Talabi Jamiu for the South West, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo for the South South, Mr. Bello Muhammed Gwagwada for the North East, Alhaji Isiya Salihu Shinkafi for the North West, Mr. Jonathan Justin Akem for the North Central, while Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Sule will coordinate activities in the Federal Capital Territory.
Speaking on behalf of the National Central Working Council, Hon. Nunayon said the movement was established to use tourism as a strategic tool for national development while supporting leadership capable of repositioning Nigeria economically and socially.
He noted that tourism remains one of Nigeria’s most promising sectors with enormous potential for job creation, foreign investment, youth empowerment, cultural promotion and community development.
According to him, the movement strongly believes in continuity of governance and policy consistency under President Tinubu’s administration, stressing that the Renewed Hope Agenda is laying the foundation for long-term economic transformation and institutional reforms.
He said the unveiling of the new structures reflects the determination to build a formidable nationwide movement that will not only mobilise support for President Tinubu’s second-term ambition in 2027 but also advocate tourism-driven development, youth inclusion, economic opportunities and good governance across the country.
TVT further disclosed that the zonal structures would serve as regional coordination hubs responsible for harmonising activities between the national leadership and incoming state coordinators while ensuring effective grassroots penetration nationwide.
The movement added that beyond political mobilisation, it remains committed to promoting Nigeria’s tourism potential, peaceful coexistence, cultural heritage and national integration through advocacy and citizen engagement.
It also pledged to work closely with government agencies, tourism operators, development partners, private sector organisations and cultural stakeholders to reposition Nigeria as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations.
According to the group, tourism can become a major contributor to the nation’s economy if supported with improved infrastructure, enhanced security, investment-friendly policies, destination marketing and stronger public-private collaboration.
The newly inaugurated structures, the statement added, will immediately begin consultations, stakeholder engagements, awareness campaigns, community outreaches and grassroots mobilisation activities across the federation.
Observers believe the emergence of TVT reflects the growing influence of organised grassroots movements in shaping political participation and public engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.
For supporters of the movement, TVT represents a strategic blend of tourism advocacy, civic participation, youth mobilisation and support for continuity in governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.
In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.
Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.
“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.
Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.
“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.
Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.
“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.
“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.
Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.
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