The National Director General of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT), Hon. Bisi Yusuf, has extended heartfelt appreciation to the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his consistent support towards the activities of the group, particularly in Ondo State.
This was conveyed on behalf of the National DG by GMT’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Hon. Bayowa Foresythe, who also serves as the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Mortgage Board (LAGOSHOMS), during a thank-you visit in Abuja on Monday.
Delivering the message of appreciation, Hon. Foresythe lauded the Minister for his moral and financial contributions to the Ondo State chapter of GMT, noting that his interventions have been instrumental in sustaining the group’s programmes and amplifying the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“The leadership of GMT in Ondo informed us of your enormous support, both morally and financially. We were particularly impressed by the visibility of Mr. President’s achievements on national platforms, including frequent full-page newspaper, radio and television adverts, especially in The Punch, The Nation newspapers and on Channels TV, in recent months,” Foresythe said.
He highlighted reports from Ondo GMT Director General, Hon. Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, that Hon. Tunji-Ojo had been the sole financier of several initiatives in the state, including the widely acclaimed Jingi Asiwaju free medical outreach currently ongoing across senatorial districts in Ondo State.
“These efforts deserve commendation. Here is a letter of appreciation from our national leadership. We thank you for making Nigerians proud with the remarkable turnaround in the Ministry of Interior under your watch. Today, citizens can obtain passports with greater ease, and that is a legacy worthy of recognition,” Foresythe added.
In his response, Hon. Tunji-Ojo expressed gratitude to the national leadership of GMT for the visit, pledging to continue supporting President Tinubu’s vision and the welfare of his people back home.
“We must put in our best to support Mr. President. I cannot sit in Abuja and fail to extend support to my people in Ondo, whether through grassroots mobilization, party activities, or programmes that ease the suffering of the people,” the Minister stated.
He further underscored the importance of synergy between government, party structures and independent support groups in consolidating support for President Tinubu’s administration.
“There are Nigerians who, out of conviction, want to support the President without necessarily going through the party. Support groups like GMT create a platform to harness that goodwill. In the end, it is about votes and every single vote counts,” Tunji-Ojo stressed.
The Minister also commended the Ondo State leadership of GMT, led by its DG, Hon. Yusuf-Ogunleye, a former Commissioner for Works, and State Secretary, Hon. Rasheed Badmus, a former Commissioner for Natural Resources, for their steadfastness and commitment.
Both officials were present at the meeting in Abuja.
