By Adeiza Yakubu

The leadership of Team Tinubu 2027 on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, at the Government House in Lokoja, reaffirming its commitment to mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

The visit also provided an opportunity for the delegation to formally convey goodwill messages from President Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to the governor and the people of Kogi State.

The delegation was led by the National Grand Patron of Team Tinubu 2027, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, and included the National Convener, Hon. James Malu Agune; the Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Strategic Investment and Liaison with Federal Agencies, Amb. Chief Hassiat Suleiman, who also serves as the North-Central Patroness of Team Tinubu 2027; and the Kogi State Coordinator of the group, Hon. Abdulraheem Ohiare.

Also present were members of the entourage of the National Grand Patron, including former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, among other dignitaries.

Speaking during the meeting, Governor Ododo described President Tinubu’s re-election as a “personal project,” citing what he described as the administration’s impactful interventions and developmental strides in Kogi State.

He highlighted ongoing federal projects including the reconstruction of the Abuja–Lokoja–Auchi road corridor, renewed efforts toward the operationalisation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company, the approval of the Kogi Free Trade Zone, and the establishment of the Kogi International Airport.

According to the governor, the projects reflect the Tinubu administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, industrial growth and economic revitalisation in the state. He added that sustained support for the President would help ensure the completion and continuity of the initiatives.

The high point of the visit was the unveiling and presentation of a customised Team Tinubu 2027 wrapper to Governor Ododo.The delegation reaffirmed its resolve to deepen grassroots mobilisation and strengthen institutional support for President Tinubu across the North-Central region in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

By Maymunah Zubair

The lawmaker representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, Terseer Ugbor, has obtained his Expression of Interest and Nomination Form, formally signalling his intention to seek re-election to the House of Representatives.Ugbor, who serves as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, said his decision to pursue a second term is aimed at consolidating legislative gains and sustaining development initiatives in his constituency.

He noted that Kwande/Ushongo has, over the years, experienced a pattern of single-term representation, which he argued has slowed policy continuity and long-term progress.“With God’s grace, we will break the one-term cycle that has kept our constituency behind for many years,” he said.

His re-election move comes against the backdrop of ongoing legislative efforts in the environmental sector. Ugbor is among key lawmakers backing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Bill currently before the House, which seeks to hold producers accountable for post-consumer waste and strengthen Nigeria’s waste management framework.

In addition to his parliamentary work, the lawmaker has also been active in international climate policy engagements. As Co-Chair of the Climate Parliament in Nigeria, he recently participated in a high-level dialogue at the United Nations Office on the proposed establishment of Green Energy Zones across communities in Nigeria.

The initiative is part of the Parliamentarians for Climate Finance (PCF) project, a programme of the Green Climate Fund implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in collaboration with Climate Parliament. It is expected to mobilise over $200 million in funding for renewable energy mini-grids targeting underserved communities.

Ugbor’s legislative and policy engagements have largely focused on environmental sustainability, climate finance, and energy access—areas that are expected to feature prominently as he seeks a return to the National Assembly.

The Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Strategic Investment and Liaison with Federal Agencies, Amb. Chief Hassiat Ozavize Suleiman, has been appointed as the Woman Patronness, North-Central of Team Tinubu 2027, a political support group mobilising backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Her appointment was conveyed in an official letter and signed by Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Chaplain of Aso Villa, and National Grand Patron of Team Tinubu 2027.Team Tinubu 2027 is among support groups positioning to galvanise grassroots support for President Tinubu’s anticipated re-election bid. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is said to serve as the National Grand Patroness of the organisation.

Presenting her appointment letter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite extolled Amb. Suleiman, stating that she was selected in recognition of her track record in human management, women empowerment, and grassroots mobilisation.In her new role, she is expected to coordinate mobilisation efforts among women across the North-Central geopolitical zone, strengthen support structures for the All Progressives Congress (APC), and promote the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, he said.

The Executive Secretary also noted that she would also provide strategic counsel and guidance to the organisation, participate in meetings and events when necessary, and support awareness campaigns for the group’s activities.

In her remarks, Amb. Hassiat Suleiman expressed deep appreciation for the confidence reposed in her, describing the appointment as a call to greater service which she was honoured to accept. She pledged to deploy her wealth of experience, dedication and capacity toward delivering on the mandate entrusted to her and advancing the collective goals of the organisation.

Suleiman is widely known for her contributions to women empowerment, youth development, and community mobilisation. Notably in 2015, her group Harbingers of Change for Good Governance was selected among others to mobilise and campaign for the Late President Muhammadu Buhari alongside his wife, First Lady Aisha Buhari across FCT down to Kogi State. Dubbed ‘Aisha Buhari Volunteer Workers’ the group was officially commended by the Late President.

She also mobilised for Tinubu’s presidential campaign, convening and serving in several groups to ensure his win in 2023.Her appointment comes as political support groups across the country begin early grassroots consultations and organisational activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.