The newly appointed National General Secretary of the Iyaloja-General Movement for Renewed Hope Alliance (IGM) Obiageli Okwubanego has pledged to strengthen the group’s nationwide structures and mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Okwubanego made the commitment following her appointment by the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria Chief Dr Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo on Thursday pledging to strengthen the national secretariat improve communication across the group’s structures and enhance coordination among members at the national state and grassroots levels.
She said the mobilisation drive would involve engagement with market leaders traders women groups and community stakeholders to expand the movement’s reach and encourage participation in the democratic process.
Okwubanego also called on Nigerians particularly women and grassroots stakeholders to engage constructively with political issues ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Describing her appointment as a demonstration of confidence in her leadership capacity administrative experience and commitment to service the new General Secretary pledged to work with the IGM National Director-General Dr Nasiru Ladan members of the National Working Committee state coordinators and other stakeholders to build a cohesive and effective organisation.
Okwubanego is a businesswoman and real estate developer who serves as Senior Special Assistant to Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo on Tax and Investment Mobilisation.
In that role she facilitates engagement between investors and the state government with a focus on investment promotion diaspora investment and economic development.
She has also participated in international business engagements to promote investment opportunities in Anambra State.
Reaffirming her commitment to the new role Okwubanego urged members of the movement market leaders and state coordinators to work together to strengthen its organisational capacity and grassroots presence in pursuit of its stated objective of mobilising support for Tinubu’s second-term bid.
Expressing gratitude to Tinubu-Ojo for the appointment she pledged to justify the confidence reposed in her and urged members of the National Working Committee state coordinators market leaders and other stakeholders to embrace unity and work collectively to build a strong well-organised national platform.
She assured that her tenure would be guided by accountability inclusiveness and effective service delivery with emphasis on expanding the movement’s grassroots presence and improving its administrative and mobilisation capacity.