The Committee of Diaspora Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has solicited the support of President Bola Tinubu for the Diaspora Voting Bill at the National Assembly.
The committee appealed in a statement jointly signed by Adesegun Labinjo and Bola Babarinde, its chairman and general secretary, respectively, on Tuesday in Osogbo.
It stated that the bill was voted against on the house floor “due to what appeared to be the lack of interest from the Presidency at that time.”
“We are of the opinion that with President Tinubu and the Chief Of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, who were formerly in diaspora, the job of diaspora voting would be easier to achieve this time around.
“We hereby implore these two patriotic Nigerians just appointed to these prominent positions to use their good offices to champion the relevance of Nigerian citizens living outside the borders of our great country,” it said.
According to the committee, Nigerians in the diaspora with experience in advanced economies worldwide are ready and willing to contribute their quota through technical expertise and advice for the success of Mr Tinubu’s administration.
The committee said it was poised to do everything possible to ensure that Mr Tinubu delivered on his campaign promises.
It commended the appointment of George Akume as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, noting that his performance and experience as a former minister and governor would be brought to bear in his new role.
The committee also congratulated Mr Gbajabiamila on his appointment as the Chief of Staff to the president, noting that he served meritoriously as the majority leader of the House of Representatives and later as the speaker.
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