IKORODU CDC/CDA LEADERSHIP VISITS RHA SECRETARIAT, PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION
The visit featured discussions on grassroots mobilisation, community engagement, and the October 29 commissioning and inauguration of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Ikorodu Federal Constituency.
The leadership of the Community Development Committees (CDC) and Community Development Associations (CDA) across Ikorodu Division has paid a courtesy visit to the secretariat of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Ikorodu Federal Constituency, reaffirming its readiness to collaborate with the organisation on grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting, which was graced by Dr. Nurudeen Agbaje, Director of Community Affairs, Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State, focused on mobilising community stakeholders, educating residents on the policies and programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, and securing their participation in the campaign for his re-election.
The delegation was also formally invited to the commissioning of the RHA secretariat and the official inauguration of the organisation’s leadership structure in Ikorodu Federal Constituency, scheduled for October 29, 2026.
The visit underscores the growing engagement between the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and community development leaders, whose positions within their respective communities provide opportunities for dialogue, civic participation and grassroots mobilisation.
Agbaje charges community leaders on grassroots enlightenment
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Nurudeen Agbaje encouraged the CDC and CDA leaders to intensify efforts to enlighten residents in their respective communities on the importance of the forthcoming elections and the case for returning President Tinubu to office.
He stressed the importance of community-level engagement in communicating government policies and programmes, urging the leaders to use their established relationships with residents to promote informed conversations about the administration’s record and development agenda.
Agbaje also emphasised the need for sustained collaboration between the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and community stakeholders, noting the value of an inclusive approach that brings together different groups and leaders in pursuit of shared objectives.
He encouraged the delegation to participate actively in the activities of the RHA and to attend the October 29 commissioning and inauguration, describing such engagement as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the organisation and community development structures across Ikorodu Division.
CDC/CDA leaders welcome invitation, pledge commitment
In their response, the CDC and CDA leaders expressed delight at the invitation and commended the Renewed Hope Ambassadors for extending its engagement to community development stakeholders across Ikorodu Division.
They welcomed the opportunity to interact with the RHA leadership and expressed their readiness to work with the organisation in mobilising residents and communicating the administration’s policies and programmes at the grassroots.
The delegation declared its commitment to working towards President Tinubu’s re-election, pledging to intensify engagement within their respective communities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The leaders also expressed appreciation to the Ikorodu Federal Constituency Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Comrade Japheth Odesanya, for his inclusive leadership style and continued efforts to bring together political stakeholders, community leaders and other relevant groups under a common platform.
They commended Odesanya’s commitment to broad-based engagement, noting that sustained collaboration among stakeholders would be important in building stronger relationships between the organisation and communities across the division.
Odesanya’s inclusive leadership strengthens stakeholder engagement
The courtesy visit reflects the ongoing efforts of Comrade Japheth Odesanya and the RHA Ikorodu Federal Constituency leadership to expand engagement beyond conventional political structures by bringing community development leaders and other stakeholders into the organisation’s activities.
By engaging CDC and CDA leaders, the RHA is seeking to strengthen communication with communities, encourage wider participation and establish a coordinated framework for grassroots outreach across Ikorodu Division.
The approach also highlights the role community development structures can play in connecting residents with political and civic platforms, facilitating dialogue and encouraging participation in democratic processes.
The delegation’s visit and its response to the invitation represent a further step in the organisation’s efforts to build relationships with community stakeholders ahead of its forthcoming inauguration.
All eyes on October 29 inauguration
The meeting comes ahead of the October 29, 2026, commissioning of the RHA secretariat and the official inauguration of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Ikorodu Federal Constituency.
The event is expected to bring together political leaders, community stakeholders, ward coordinators, directorate officials and other invited guests to mark a significant milestone in the organisation’s activities across the constituency.
For the RHA leadership, the engagement with CDC and CDA leaders reinforces the importance of inclusion, cooperation and grassroots participation in achieving its objectives.
As preparations for the inauguration continue, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors is expected to sustain its consultations with community leaders and other stakeholders, with a focus on strengthening its presence across Ikorodu Division ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The courtesy visit ended with a shared expression of commitment to continued engagement and cooperation, with the CDC/CDA leadership acknowledging Odesanya’s efforts to bring stakeholders together and expressing readiness to participate in the forthcoming RHA event.
