The Diaspora Boys Movement has declared support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, saying it is mobilising Nigerians across more than 100 countries ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The movement’s Director-General, Tunde Olofin, announced the initiative on Tuesday in Abuja during a programme organised by the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE).
Olofin said the organisation had established coordinators and support structures in several countries and across Nigeria to galvanise backing for Tinubu’s second-term bid.
According to him, the endorsement is based on the group’s assessment of reforms introduced by the administration since taking office in 2023, particularly in the areas of economic policy, infrastructure development and youth empowerment.
He described the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market as difficult but necessary measures aimed at improving fiscal stability and strengthening Nigeria’s investment climate.
Olofin said the reforms had increased revenue available to the three tiers of government and contributed to renewed investor interest in the country’s economy.
The group also cited youth-focused programmes, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, as evidence of the administration’s efforts to expand educational opportunities and skills development for young Nigerians.
On infrastructure, the movement commended ongoing projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Highway, railway development initiatives, power-sector reforms and investments in agriculture.
It said the projects have the potential to improve connectivity, stimulate economic activity and create employment opportunities.
Beyond its support for Tinubu’s re-election, the movement said it would campaign for the introduction of diaspora voting, arguing that Nigerians living abroad should have greater opportunities to participate in the country’s electoral process.
Olofin said the organisation would engage the National Assembly and other stakeholders to advocate reforms that would allow eligible Nigerians abroad to vote without travelling to Nigeria.
He argued that the contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora through remittances and investments justify broader participation in the nation’s democratic process.
The Director-General said the movement has members in countries including France, Malaysia, the United States, The Gambia, Sudan and Turkey, adding that it intends to remain active in civic and electoral engagement beyond the 2027 elections.
While acknowledging that some government reforms have imposed economic hardships, the group urged Nigerians to remain patient, maintaining that the measures are beginning to yield positive outcomes.
