A coalition of civil society organisations under the banner of the Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative (GMI), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, and Mr. Seyi Tinubu for what it described as a grassroots-driven approach to governance under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
In a letter addressed to the President at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, the group praised what it termed the “First Family style” of governance, which it said has moved leadership closer to the people at the grassroots.
The letter, signed by the National Coordinator of GMI, Samaila Musa, was endorsed by the Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) and the Congress of Nigerian Youths and Civil Society Organizations (CONYSO).
According to the coalition, the strength of the current administration lies in a “three-dimensional approach” involving the leadership of the President, the humanitarian interventions of the First Lady, and youth mobilisation initiatives championed by Seyi Tinubu.
Musa said: “As active observers of our democracy, we have noted that the strength of this administration lies in its three-dimensional approach: the visionary leadership of the President, the compassionate outreach of the First Lady, and the energetic grassroots mobilization of the youth.
“The President: Visionary Architect of the Renewed Hope Agenda Mr. President, we salute your courage in steering the ship of state through essential reforms. The transition from stabilization in 2025 to Acceleration in 2026 is visible in our communities.
“From the renewed hope ward development programme to the massive infrastructure projects under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates initiative, your administration is proving that policy can indeed translate into dignity and jobs for the grassroots.”
The coalition also praised the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her humanitarian interventions through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), describing her as a “mother of the nation and a catalyst for grassroots development.”
He said that the First Lady’s programmes, including initiatives to tackle child malnutrition and the EmpowerHer774 programme, have provided relief and empowerment to millions of Nigerians, particularly women and vulnerable groups.
The group further noted that her recent appeal to the wives of the 36 state governors to deepen the impact of the Renewed Hope Initiative at the grassroots demonstrates her commitment to decentralised development.
Musa added, “By breaking the barrier of “VIP elitism” and engaging directly with the youth from “area boys” to tech entrepreneurs, he has reclaimed the streets for democracy.
“The City Boy Movement (CBM) has evolved into a permanent bridge for development. Whether through the Noella Foundation, the appointment of strategic zonal coordinators, or the recent establishment of the CBM Women Wing, Mr. Ṣeyi Tinubu has ensured that the youth are not just spectators, but active stakeholders in the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“His humility, noted since the days he personally pasted campaign posters, remains a source of inspiration for grassroots mobilisers nationwide. Mr. President, the GMI, DWI, and CONYSO stand in total solidarity with this “Power Circle” of service.
“This synergy ensures that while the President designs the future, the First Lady protects the vulnerable, and the City Boy Movement mobilizes the vanguard.”
He urged the administration to sustain what it described as an “open-door style of governance” that keeps leadership closely connected to citizens at the grassroots.