Your Excellencies, Distinguished Party Leaders, Elected and Appointed Public Office Holders, Royal Fathers, National and State Executives of our Esteemed Party, Women Leaders, Youth Leaders, Special Guests of Honour, Strategic Partners, Members of the Press, Fellow Progressives, Patriots, and Advocates for a New Nigeria, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am delighted to address you today with a heart full of gratitude, pride, and an unshakeable belief in the bright future of our beloved nation. This gathering is not just an event; it represents a significant turning point in our journey.
Today, we are not just launching a support group; we are igniting a nationwide flame of hope, unity, and unyielding progress.
Today, we officially inaugurate the *APC Progressive Support Group (APSG – Itesiwaju)* and proudly flag off “Asiwaju Le’kan Si 2027.” This movement boldly declares that *the best of Nigeria is yet to come!*
First and foremost, let us express our gratitude to Almighty God for His infinite mercy and the gift of courageous leadership.
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our National Chairman, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, and everyone who has contributed to making this day a reality.
To our Special Guests of Honour, your presence is not only an honour but a powerful testament to your belief in the Renewed Hope that is transforming Nigeria.
To every Member, Volunteer, and Supporter who has sacrificed and believed, you are the heartbeat of this movement. I thank you from the depths of my soul!
Our theme today, “2027 & Beyond – PREPARATION • PARTICIPATION • OPPORTUNITIES,” serves as both a battle cry and a promise.
It serves as a reminder that under the visionary leadership of our esteemed President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Renewed Hope Agenda has transcended mere slogans to become a living, breathing reality that uplifts millions and rebuilds our nation.
Consider the achievements of Renewed Hope thus far. Bold economic reforms have stabilized our currency, attracted record foreign investment, and set Nigeria on a path to sustainable growth. The massive infrastructure renaissance, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, renewed railways, modernized ports, and thousands of kilometers of roads, is connecting our people and unlocking prosperity as never before.
The Student Loan Scheme has opened the doors of higher education to countless young Nigerians who once believed their dreams were unattainable.
Agricultural revolutions and food security initiatives have empowered farmers, reduced importation, and positioned Nigeria on the verge of becoming the food basket of Africa once again.
Security forces are better equipped and more motivated, pushing back the forces of darkness and restoring peace to communities long plagued by fear.
Digital innovation, Youth Entrepreneurship Schemes, and Women Empowerment Programs are creating jobs, fostering creativity, and giving voice to the voiceless.
These are not mere statistics; they are narratives of real Nigerians whose lives have been touched, transformed, and filled with hope!
Renewed Hope is effective.
Renewed Hope is delivering results.
Renewed Hope will endure!
Nevertheless, we acknowledge that the journey is far from complete. Challenges persist, and forces opposed to progress await in the shadows. That is why the APC Progressive Support Group (APSG – Itesiwaju) stands resolute today with five unbreakable pillars:
GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION
POLITICAL EDUCATION
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
WOMEN INCLUSION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Let us commence with Grassroots Mobilization—the very essence of our movement! True power resides here: in the wards, the villages, the streets, and the hearts of everyday Nigerians. APSG will implement proven, high-impact strategies to reach every corner of this nation:
Establishing vibrant ward-level committees in all 8,809 wards across Nigeria, where local champions will lead door-to-door campaigns, town hall meetings, and community rallies to register millions of new members and voters.
Launching digital mobilization drives—leveraging social media, WhatsApp groups, and APSG apps—to connect urban and rural progressives in real-time, sharing testimonies of Renewed Hope and countering misinformation with facts.
Organizing “Renewed Hope Caravans CAPTAINS,” mobile outreach teams that will traverse states, holding mega rallies, skill-sharing sessions, and enlightenment forums to educate, energize, and enlist supporters. Partnering with traditional rulers, faith leaders, and community influencers to host endorsement events, ensuring our message resonates culturally and spiritually.
Tracking progress with data-driven tools: membership drives aiming for 10 million registered supporters by 2027, with quarterly reports celebrating victories at the grassroots.
This is not a top-down political approach, no! This is a people-powered revolution! From the remotest village to the bustling cities, we will mobilize like never before, transforming every Nigerian into an ambassador of progress.
The grassroots will rise, and together, we will sweep the nation with an unstoppable wave of Renewed Hope!
Among these pillars, Youth Empowerment holds a special place in my heart and in the heart of this administration. Our youths are not merely the leaders of tomorrow—they are the driving force of today, the innovators who will propel Nigeria to global greatness! Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, we have witnessed unprecedented, transformative investments that are already yielding extraordinary results:
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed over ₦183 billion to nearly 1 million beneficiaries as of early 2026, providing interest-free loans that have enabled hundreds of thousands of students—from indigent families—to pursue higher education without barriers, shattering the chains of poverty and unlocking dreams long deferred.
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The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme—a cornerstone of our digital revolution—has trained over 135,000 young Nigerians in cutting-edge skills such as AI, cybersecurity, software development, and data analytics in just two years, positioning them for high-demand jobs and transforming Nigeria into a global tech powerhouse.
The Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) fund, a $618 million initiative, is fueling youth-led startups with grants, mentorship, and equity investments, supporting hundreds of innovative ventures and projecting the creation of millions of direct and indirect jobs for ages 15-35.
Through the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Renewed Hope Initiative, over 33,000 youths have been trained and equipped with starter packs in vocational skills, while increased NYSC allowances and youth appointments to key roles affirm that this administration trusts and invests in young leaders.
These figures are not merely numbers; they represent lives ignited, futures secured, and a generation rising with confidence and purpose! Imagine: nearly 1 million students empowered to learn, 135,000 tech talents ready to conquer the world, and millions more on the horizon.
This is Renewed Hope in action, demonstrating that when we invest in our youth, Nigeria triumphs!
The APC Progressive Support Group (APSG) will amplify this momentum.
We will establish dynamic youth wings in every state and ward, offering mentorship programs, job linkage forums, innovation hubs, and leadership summits.
We will identify and nurture talents at the grassroots, connecting them to NELFUND, 3MTT, iDICE, and beyond—ensuring no young Nigerian is left behind.
Equally important is Women Inclusion, the very foundation of our strength, for Nigerian women are the unbreakable backbone of our families, communities, and nation!
Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, we have witnessed a profound commitment to elevating women to unprecedented heights of empowerment and influence:
The historic expansion of the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), a $540 million initiative now set to directly empower 5 million women and reach 25 million Nigerians nationwide, connecting women to finance, skills training, markets, essential services, and life-changing opportunities.
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), led by our compassionate First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, which has distributed millions in support to women farmers, provided agricultural inputs, and championed healthcare, education, and economic independence for women across every geopolitical zone.
The formation of tens of thousands of Women Affinity Groups, where over half a million women have collectively saved billions of naira, building financial resilience and entrepreneurial power from the grassroots up.
Strategic appointments of capable women to key positions, increased access to grants, conditional cash transfers, and social safety nets that prioritize women as custodians of family stability and community progress.
The declaration of 2026 as the Year of Social Development and Family, placing women at the center of Nigeria’s growth story.
These are not mere policies; they are acts of faith in the extraordinary power of Nigerian women: mothers who nurture dreams, entrepreneurs who build empires, leaders who transform societies!
APSG will amplify this divine mandate. Through dedicated women wings at every level—ward, local, state, and national—we will mentor, train, and propel women into leadership roles in politics, business, and community affairs. We will advocate for greater representation, provide platforms for voices long silenced, and ensure that every woman, from the market trader to the professional, has the tools to rise and shine.
This inauguration is a clarion call, a trumpet blast to every progressive soul across this land: Unite! Rise! Defend the Renewed Hope Agenda with every fiber of your being!
With “Asiwaju Le’kan Si 2027,” we are forging a mighty, inclusive movement that places power back in the hands of the people at the grassroots, empowering every Nigerian to own and shape the future of our party and our nation.
I invite every patriot, every dreamer, every believer in a greater Nigeria to join us in this historic, sacred mission!
To our VIBRANT YOUTH: This is YOUR moment! You are the digital natives, the innovators, the change-makers! Seize the opportunities flowing from Renewed Hope, the loans reaching nearly 1 million, the 135,000+ tech skills trained, the startups funded, and lead the charge!
Dream bigger than the stars, build bolder than mountains, and know that the APC Progressive Support Group (APSG) is your platform to turn passion into power, ideas into empires. The future is not approaching; it is here and it is ours to conquer!
To our Indomitable WOMEN: You are the Queens of Resilience, The Warriors of Progress, The Light That Guides Generations!
Rise higher than ever before, claim the opportunities of the Nigeria for Women Programme, the Renewed Hope Initiative, and every door this administration has opened for us!
Lead with grace, empower with love, and let your brilliance illuminate our nation.
The APC Progressive Support Group (APSG) is your sisterhood, your army, your launchpad to greatness. Together, we will shatter every ceiling and build a Nigeria where every woman stands tall, fearless, and fulfilled!
To every progressive here and beyond: Let us organize with passion, mobilize with purpose, and participate with pride, for 2027 is not merely an election; it is our divine appointment with destiny!
As we flag off “Asiwaju Le’kan Si 2027” today, I charge you: Return to your communities ignited with fire! Register new members.
Educate our people!
Proclaim the truth!
Let the message resound across mountains and valleys: Asiwaju has initiated the work, and together, we will bring it to a victorious conclusion!
Together, we will sustain Renewed Hope.
Together, we will secure a landslide victory in 2027 and beyond.
Together, we will build the Nigeria of our dreams—a nation where every child dares to hope, every youth dares to dream, every woman dares to lead, and every citizen stands tall with pride!
Long live the APC Progressive Support Group!
Long live the All Progressives Congress!
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
Long live Renewed Hope!
Thank you, and may God Almighty crown our efforts with resounding success.
Hon. (Mrs.) Oluwafunmilayo Adejoke Ogunba-Koleowo Director-General APC Progressive Support Group (APSG – Itesiwaju)
