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As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to announce a cabinet reshuffle and the approval of the South West Development Commission, prominent Nigerians are renewing their calls for Comrade Awa Bamiji’s appointment.

Some of the prominent citizens who spoke hinged the development on the heels of Bamiji’s exceptional contributions to the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, despite joining late in November 2022.

Bamiji’s achievements have garnered widespread recognition, with many congratulatory messages circulating on social media.

His leadership and coordination of pro-Tinubu civil society activities in Abuja and across the country have been particularly noteworthy.

Notably, he facilitated the Grand Commander of African Politics’ Award Plaque presentation to President Tinubu and organized various events, including the June 12 @ 30 World Press Conference and a prayer session at MKO Abiola House in Ikeja.

As an economist, youth developer, and multi-talented activist, Comrade Bamiji has been instrumental in promoting progressive causes in Nigeria.

After his appointment in November, 2022, as a Civil Societies’ Directorate member of Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Abuja, based on his group’s mobilisation and publicity efforts, expectedly, Comrade Bamiji used the opportunity to carry every important groups and individuals along, including Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Mrs Paulen Tallen, who was a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State and immediate past Minister of Women Affairs.

Others included Owelle (Senator) Rochas Okorocha, former Governor of Imo State; Mr Tayo Ayinde, Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; Chief Bisi Akande; Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, the founding father, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and former Special Adviser (1979 – 1983) under late President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari; late Chief Frank Ovie Kokori, June 12 Hero; Chief Reuben Fasoranti, Leader of Afenifere; Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Leader, Yoruba Leaders of Thought; Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, Leader, Yoruba Unity Forum; Dr Kunle Olajide, Secretary, Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE); Honourable Wale Osun, Leader, Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG); Alhaji Asari Dukobo; Alhaji Yerima Shettima, President, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum; Otunba Dele Ajomale, member, Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State; Comrade Segun Mayegun, former NANS President; Otunba Jumoke Ogunkeyede (JMK), June 12 Hero; Chief (Mrs) Rita Lori Ogbebor, Chairman/CEO, Rita Lori Hotels; Engr Dotun Sanusi, Chairman/CEO, Ilaji Hotels and Resorts Centre, Akanran Road, Akanran Local Government, Ibadan; Comrade Kayode Opeifa, CDHR leading figure; Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, former Aide to late Governor Lam Adeshina; Mr Niyi Idowu, a Nephew to Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy; Oba (Comrade) Biodun Sowunmi; Comrade Kola Odepeju, former Aide to Mr President, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola; Oloye Lekan Alabi, Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland; Elder (Dr) Taye Ayorinde, Baale Ekotedo, Ibadan; Dayo Wusu, CDHR member and former Aide to Barrister Femi Falana, SAN; Barrister Abuka Onalo Omobaba, President United Middle Belt Congress; Comrade Toyese Ajiboye Oyegbemi; Comrade Sarafadeen Onilu; Comrade Gbenga Adedamola; Hon. Funke Akerele; prominent Leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, National Youth Council of Nigeria, National Youth Congress and many Others.

“As God will have it, Pro -Tinubu Civil Society activities picked up seriously in Abuja and thoroughout Country with Central coordination from our end in Abuja, from Coalition of Pro-Democracy Group’s February 14, 2023 Valentine’s Honour, Grand Commander of African Politics’ Award Plaque, which is in form of a footplayer, with human colour, wearing Tinub u cap plus green and white Nigerian Jersey, that was received on behalf of Mr President inside the Confrence Room of Campaign Council, Abuja, by his Activist friend, Otunba JMK, on behalf of Mr President, through the Campaign period to 2 month vigil at Unity Fountain Square, FCT, Abuja, otherwise known as post Election Tinubu Mandate Protection Rally involving 4 different World Press Confrences, that came to an end on May 29 Presidential Inauguration Day silencing evil noise against it”.

“Having gone this far in the success story of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and still waiting for a Ministerial Portfolio to adequately represent the Civil Societies is what baffles millions of People around the world”, a source said.

“Now, People all over the World are waiting anxiously for the historic announcement of Cabinet Reshuffle and the Southwest Development Commission approval by next week or thereabout, both of which are other rare opportunities to appreciate most functional Coalition of June 12 Activists in Nigeria since 3 Decades ago, where the footsoldier of Mr President and other leading Progressives in Nigeria, Awa Bamiji, stands tall Today. “Arise l’arika”, “achievements speak louder”.

“There is no way you can think of June 12 Anniversary, Bola Ige annual symposium, Beko Ransome Kuti memorial Lecture, Yoruba National Day and several other civil Society outings in Nigeria without reckoning with Awa Bamiji, an Economist, Youth Developer, multi talented Activist, media Icon and Event Organiser of Decades”, another eminent source wondered.

His involvement in various civil society outings, including June 12 Anniversary, Bola Ige annual symposium, and Yoruba National Day, has earned Comrade AWA Bamiji a reputation as a leading figure in Nigeria’s civil society landscape.

With the cabinet reshuffle imminent, many are eagerly awaiting the announcement to see if Bamiji will be recognized for his efforts.

The presidency has confirmed that a reshuffle is on the horizon, amid mounting pressure and criticism over the performance of President Tinubu’s administration.

As the nation waits with bated breath, Bamiji’s supporters remain optimistic that his dedication and achievements will be rewarded with a ministerial portfolio, providing adequate representation for civil societies in Nigeria.

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