Emmanuel lkpeama
The National Central Working Council (NCWC) of the Tourism Vanguard for Tinubu (TVT) has unveiled its 36 State Coordinators across the federation as part of efforts to strengthen nationwide mobilisation and support for the tourism and economic agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement signed by the National Coordinator of TVT, Hon. Apata Samson Nunayon, the newly appointed coordinators were carefully selected through a transparent and merit-based process involving professionals from both the public and private sectors.
The organisation described the unveiling as a strategic step toward consolidating its national structure and deepening grassroots engagement in support of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The statement noted that the appointees include serving and retired Permanent Secretaries, Directors-General of state agencies, experienced administrators, and respected private sector leaders drawn from different parts of the country.
TVT stated that the new structure would improve operational efficiency, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and expand awareness of the achievements of the Tinubu administration, particularly in tourism development, cultural diplomacy, creative industry expansion, and economic diversification.
The group also commended the Minister of Culture, Tourism, Arts and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, for what it described as her visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s tourism and creative sectors for economic growth and global relevance.
According to the statement, the minister has endorsed the movement and accepted the role of National Matron, a development the organisation said would further strengthen collaboration between government policies and civic-driven tourism advocacy.
The organisation also acknowledged the contributions of Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku to religious tourism and community development in Nigeria, noting that his acceptance as National Patron of the movement reinforces its cultural and moral foundation.
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Among those unveiled as State Coordinators are Princess Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila for Lagos State, Sir Rustom Alexander for Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Blessing Anam for Cross River State, Mr. Dgwu Harkins for Delta State, Mr. Victor Oroyi for Bayelsa State, Engr. Akintunde Ejigbile for Oyo State, Aare Oyekunle Adesola for Osun State, Mrs. Yewande Olowookere for Ondo State.
Others are Suleiman Samaila Nabame for Kebbi State, Adamu Umar Faruk for Sokoto State, Nafiu Namadi for Zamfara State, Dr. Kabir Ali for Katsina State, Hon. Akin Abimbola for Ekiti State, and Amb. Akpewku Christopher Imbufe for Rivers State, alongside other coordinators from across the federation.
The NCWC reiterated that the unveiling aligns with its commitment to using tourism advocacy as a tool for national development communication while promoting continuity, stability, and inclusive growth under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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The group congratulated all the newly unveiled coordinators and expressed confidence in their ability to effectively drive the organisation’s objectives across their respective states.