AS ASIWAJU TINUBU OFFICIALLY MADE GRAND PATRON OF GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT FOR ASIWAJU TINUBU AND SHETTIMA (G-MATS)
By: The Tochlight Africa News
The APC front running candidate for the position of President and Commander in Chief of the Arm Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially accepted the position of Grand Patron of the Grassroots Movement for Asiwaju Tinubu and Shettima (G-MATS) at his Asokoro home in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria from the National Coordinator of G-MATS Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai who is also a former Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), former President National Youth Council of Nigeria and Special Adviser on Employment to Governor Umar Ganduje, Executive Governor of Kano State.
The G-MATS was co-founded by Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai and Comrade Ayodele Adewale Deputy National Coordinator of G-MATS, APC State Organising Secretary Lagos State Chapter, Secretary of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Special Duties 2 Directorate, former Executive Chairman Amuwo Odofin Local Government, former Public Relations Officer of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), former Mobilisation and Laison Officer to late Chief Anthony Enahoro (CFR) led Pro-National Conference Organization (PRONACO), former Secretary of the Citizens Forum led by Prof. Wole Soyinka and former secretary of June 12 coalition and stakeholders under late Dr. Beko Ransom-Kuti
G-MATS has its structure in the 36 states of Nigeria, Abuja and all the 774 local government and 37 local council development areas in Lagos State.
It also has 6 coordinators in the 6 geopolitical zones of the Nigeria.
The conferment as Grand Patron took place in Abuja in the presence of Alhaji Salihu Abubakar Tanko Yakasai, the 97 year old human rights activist, founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum and former legislative assistant to President Shehu Shagari former President Federal Republic of Nigeria during the 2nd Republic.
It was also witnessed by Alhaji Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai President Northern Young Professionals.
Alhaji Tanko Yakasai reaffirmed his promise to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his structures in the 19 Northern States of Nigeria to deliver 3 million votes to Asiwaju.
Ahaji Salihu Yakasai had made this promise earlier on the 4th of January 2023 when the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo daughter of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Comrade Ayodele Adewale visited his home in Kano State to say thank you for his strong support for Asiwaju’s Presidential ambition.
Asiwaju Tinubu accepted the honour and promised to manifest his electoral promises to Nigerians when elected into office as President of Nigeria.
He promised not to let the country down especially the youths and touched on other key issues that his administration would resolve which includes insecurity, unemployment, provision of 24hrs of sustainable electricity that will boost productivity and drive industrialization, provision of good health infrastructure and systems, obedience to rule of law, improved agriculture backed with modern technological equipments, creation of science and technological hubs across the country, development of the natural potentials in each state, build infrastructures across the nation, support for small businesses and opening the nation’s economy to foreign direct investments.
He also promised to involve traditional institutions more in government structures at all levels.
He said his administration will focus more on developing education and creating support systems for students. He talked about developing green and renewable energy and technologies plus improving the tourism industry in Nigeria.
He said his administration will work with the creative industry to boost it’s potential. He said he’ll support full autonomy for local government and that there will be inclusion of women, people with disabilities and youths in his government and many more.
Asiwaju received the honour as Grand Patron of G-MATS with pride and was filled with joy at seeing Alhaji Salihu Yakasai once again.