From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
A Tinubu 2027 support group under the aegis of the Northern Minority Alliance for Balance Leadership (NOMAL) has engaged several non-governmental organisations into good governance advocacy to monitor and evaluate the performances of appointees President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
NOMAL is a coalition representing ethnic minorities from the Northern States of Nigeria, said it’s also engaged in uniting all minorities and minority interest in Nigeria to pursue inclusiveness, strengthening their voices and ensuring balanced leadership and national development.
Speaking with newsmen in Jos, Saleh Mallam Zaman who is the Convener for Peace Good Governance Development Initiative (PAGGDI)as well as Co-Convener of NMFBL, said the monitoring and evaluation has become necessary because the performance will not only advance the nation but also translate to the performance and achievements of the president.
He said if the appointees do not perform it will be the failure of the president, and that is why they want to make sure that all the appointees perform creditably well, and be on the same page with Mr. President on his policies and economic reform of the nation.
Zaman pointed out that after the NGOs they are partnering with have done their monitoring and evaluation accordingly, they (the alliance) will then do appraisal and submit to the authority for necessary action, adding that it is not going to be business as usual for the appointees of the administration.
The co-convener further explained that they supported Peter Obi in 2023 but have shifted their support to President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election due to his promising policies and good plans for the nation.
On further reasons why they are supporting President Bola Tinubu come 2027, he said: “We recognize and celebrate the positive impacts of Mr. President’s policies in Northern Nigeria. “Look at the Federal Government’s approval of $1.1 billion to dualize the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe road, a critical economic artery that had been neglected for decades.
“Also, there is also the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Southern Kaduna, which will transform the socio-economic and educational landscape of the region.
“On healthcare, look at the creation of a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, to enhance access to quality medical services in underserved areas.
“In terms of security, there is the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock to address farmer-herder clashes and boost the livestock and dairy industries.These initiatives are directly addressing long-standing developmental and security challenges faced by our communities.
“President Tinubu’s leadership has been exemplary in promoting unity and bridging ethnic and regional divides. His administration reflects a genuine commitment to fostering a united Nigeria, where every citizen feels seen, heard, and represented. This approach is critical to maintaining peace and stability in our diverse nation.
“There is also his advocacy for Local Government Autonomy. To this end, we support the administration’s push for granting financial and administrative autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local governments. This reform will empower grassroots governance, ensuring that dividends of democracy reach every Nigerian.
“After reviewing President Tinubu’s achievements under the Renewed Hope Agenda, we, as patriotic stakeholders, unequivocally affirm our unwavering support for his administration’s vision and programmes.
“We also pledge our backing for his re-election in 2027, should he decide to contest. His leadership represents a departure from the politics of exclusion and entitlement that have stifled Northern minorities for decades.”
He then appealed to President Tinubu to assent to the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill to address the unique developmental challenges facing the region, which includes Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and the Federal Capital Territory.
Mallam added that the creation of the NCDC will ensure equitable development and reflect the administration’s commitment to balanced governance.