By Ghazali Ibrahim
Lagos Diaspora for Hamzat 2027 has appointed the Director General of the PBAT/KOH Independent Campaign Group (ICG), Hon. Fatai Ayoola, as its Global Ambassador in recognition of his leadership and grassroots mobilisation efforts.
The appointment was announced during a courtesy visit by the organisation’s delegation to Ayoola, where members of the group highlighted their commitment to strengthening collaboration between Lagosians in the diaspora and communities across the state.
The delegation was led by Comrade Lekan Biliaminu Oba, a member of the Board of Trustees of Lagos Diaspora for Hamzat 2027 and Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Youth Development, who represented the organisation’s Global Executive Council.
Other members of the delegation included Hon. Akinsupo Morgan, Lagos Director of Lagos Diaspora for Hamzat 2027 and Coordinator of the Lagos Diaspora Footsoldiers; Hon. Michael Ojobaro, Lagos West Coordinator of the Footsoldiers, and other executives of the group.
Speaking during the visit, Morgan presented an overview of the organisation’s activities and objectives, describing Lagos Diaspora for Hamzat 2027 as a global movement headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a growing network of members and coordinators across different countries.
He said the organisation was focused on creating stronger links between Lagosians in the diaspora and residents at home through civic engagement, structured mobilisation and community-focused programmes.
Morgan added that the Lagos Diaspora Footsoldiers was established to support grassroots engagement by connecting diaspora stakeholders with local structures across Lagos State.
According to him, the group has been promoting voter awareness initiatives, including advocacy for Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and increased participation in the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) process, while expanding its reach across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas.
The organisation’s Global Executive Council approved Ayoola’s appointment as Global Ambassador in recognition of his organisational capacity, leadership and contribution to grassroots development.
The certificate of appointment was presented on behalf of the Global Director General and Convener of Lagos Diaspora for Hamzat 2027, Ayodeji Rilwan Tinubu (ART).
In his response, Ayoola thanked the organisation for the honour and accepted the appointment, describing it as a privilege.
He urged members of the group to remain united and maintain cordial relationships with other political support groups, noting that collaboration and mutual respect were important for effective engagement.
Ayoola also pledged his support for initiatives aimed at strengthening coordination between diaspora stakeholders and grassroots communities.
The visit concluded with both parties reaffirming their commitment to sustaining dialogue, expanding civic engagement and building stronger partnerships between diaspora networks and local communities.
