The Diaspora Boys Movement has announced plans to mobilise Nigerians living in more than 100 countries in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Director-General of the movement, Tunde Olofin, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) Roundtable Initiative programme.
Olofin said the organisation had established coordinators and support structures across several countries and different parts of Nigeria as part of efforts to galvanise support for Tinubu.
He said the movement’s decision to support the President was informed by what it described as significant economic, youth empowerment and infrastructure reforms implemented by the administration since it assumed office in 2023.
According to him, the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market were difficult but necessary decisions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal position and improving the investment environment.
He said the reforms had contributed to increased revenue available for distribution among the three tiers of government, while also helping to improve Nigeria’s investment outlook.
Olofin said the movement was encouraged by what it described as renewed interest from foreign investors and the Federal Government’s efforts to create a more conducive environment for private-sector-led economic growth.
He also highlighted the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and the 3 Million Technical Talent programme as key initiatives targeted at young Nigerians.
According to him, the programmes demonstrated the administration’s recognition of young people as important participants in national development and could expand access to education and skills while improving employment opportunities.
The movement also commended the Federal Government’s infrastructure agenda, citing major road and railway projects, power-sector reforms and investments in agriculture.
Olofin said the projects were capable of improving connectivity, stimulating economic activity and creating opportunities for Nigerians.
He said the movement also supported what it described as the administration’s commitment to democratic values, including the rule of law, press freedom and engagement with civil society, student organisations and grassroots groups.
On diaspora participation in elections, Olofin said the movement would engage the National Assembly and other stakeholders on the possibility of introducing diaspora voting to enable eligible Nigerians living abroad to participate in elections without travelling to Nigeria.
“We are going to challenge, push and champion the National Assembly. We are going to push for collaboration and attract more people,” he said.
Olofin said Nigerians in the diaspora had continued to contribute significantly to the Nigerian economy through remittances, investments and support for families and communities at home.
He argued that such contributions should be complemented by greater opportunities for Nigerians abroad to participate in the country’s democratic process.
The Director-General said the Diaspora Boys Movement currently had members and structures in several countries, including France, Malaysia, the United States, The Gambia, Sudan and Turkey, as well as across Nigeria.
He said the organisation was still compiling its membership figures across its various chapters but maintained that its international reach provided a platform for sustained engagement with Nigerians abroad.
Olofin said the movement’s mobilisation efforts would not be limited to the 2027 elections, as the organisation intended to remain involved in civic and electoral matters beyond the current election cycle.
He said it would continue to engage communities, young people and Nigerians in the diaspora on issues concerning governance, development and national unity.
The movement acknowledged that some of the economic reforms had created difficulties for Nigerians, particularly during their initial implementation, but urged citizens to remain patient as the government consolidates what it described as emerging gains.
The Diaspora Boys Movement said it would continue to support initiatives it believes promote good governance, youth inclusion, economic development and national unity while mobilising its structures in Nigeria and abroad ahead of the 2027 elections.
