By Dare Balogun, 16th February, 2025
News SOCIETY WATCH following for you; A large crowd of supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu converged on the nation’s capital on Friday for a meet and greet event, with Hon. James Abiodun Faleke leading the charge.
The event organized by the TinubuSupport Group (TSG), was to bring supporters together to celebrate Valentine’s Day, while also gearing up for the “On the March Again” ahead of the 2027 elections.
The event, which took place at the TSG Campaign Office in Abuja, drew a large turnout of supporters from across the country. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, delivered a keynote speech, thanking everyone for their support and resilience.
“On behalf of President Tinubu, I thank everyone for their unwavering support and resilience,” Faleke said. “We decided to call everyone to eat and celebrate our hard work during the last election and this mood will continue.
Faleke praised President Tinubu’s leadership, saying that if God had not brought him to power, the country would have turned into something else by now. He highlighted the President’s policies, which have resulted in more money for states, local governments and improved infrastructure across the country.
Faleke encouraged those who have received appointments to build relationships with everyone around them. “By God’s grace, we will be alive to see the next election, and every APC member will win,” he assured.
“All of President Tinubu’s initiatives will improve education, infrastructure, and other sectors. The refineries, which were not working during the previous administration, are now operational. For the first time, there’s no queue at fuel stations.”
Faleke introduced Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai as the new Tinubu Support Group (TSG) Director General, describing him as a medical expert and a politician who is accommodating and poised to work tirelessly to bring everyone together in unity and cooperation.
“I have no doubt that Dr. Yakasai will lead our team to victory and ensure the success of President Tinubu’s administration,” Faleke said.
The event was attended by top government officials, including HE Silas Agara, Director General of the National Directorate of Employment; Hon. Baffa Dan Agundi, Director General of the National Productivity Center; Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, Executive Secretary, National Lottery Trust Fund; Hon. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation; Hon. Kolawole Raji, Director General of the National Board For Technology Incubation; and Hon. Henry Nwawuba, Executive Secretary, National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency
Also in attendance with sea of teeming supporters of the President were:
Hon. Shola Olofin: Chairman, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)
Mr. Saleh Abubakar: Director-General, National Agency for the Great Green Wall
Sen. Magnus Abe: Chairman, National Agency for the Great Green Wall
H.E Isa Yuguda: Chairman, Open University Governing Council
Hon. Duro Meseko: Member, National Working Committee (APC)
Aishat Alubankudi: Programme Manager
Grant for Vulnerable Groups: Programme Manager
Major General Abdulmalik Jibril: Secretary, Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Sen Grace Bent, Chairman governing council University of Jos, Chief Micheal Msuan , Chairman Governing Council Federal Polytechnic Wannue.
Other notable attendees included
Dr. Iyke Odikpo: Chairman, Abuja University Teaching Hospital
Hon. Ozo Obumreme Obodougo: Commissioner, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC)
Chief Ekene Enefe: Commissioner, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC)
Hon. Mathias Byaun: Executive Director Finance, Federal Housing Authority, Hon. Sarki Adar, Hon. Magaji Dau, Zack Orji: Nollywood Star, Saadatu Dogon Bauchi, Commissioner National Population Commission, Hon Shehu Koko, Chairman, Governing Council of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Birnin kebbi, former lawmaker, Hon Patrick Obiahagbon and Hon. Amuna Khadi among others.
The atmosphere was electric, with supporters feasting on delicious meals and enjoying thrilling performances by dancers from across Nigeria’s diverse tribes.
