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CMC applauds LASG for honouring its Patron, Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe
When in March 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria declared a total lockdown across all states in the country, banning vehicular movements for the time being, not many thought the novel covid-19 pandemic as a crass. In the months that followed, the increased number of cases of patients admitted at the various Isolation centres across Lagos (the state with the most reported cases) proved that the viral infection was as real as the purported information circulated in the media. Hence, the institution of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) and other adjoining state’s covid-19 response team. And as they say, the rest is history.
Other well-meaning Nigerians and organizations also worked closely with the government in form of donations and resource deployment, sensitizing the public about the consequences of not #taking responsibility in the face of the deadly covid-19.
Prominent amongst these support groups is the affable Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe – a Nigerian scholar, compassionate philanthropist, consummate technocrat and a former Ambassador of Nigeria to the Republic of Congo.
Not only is this complete gentleman, an offspring of one of the foremost politician and nationalist of the First Republic, Chief Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe, Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe is one whose contribution towards national development is second to none.
It was not surprising when he handsomely complemented the government’s efforts in fighting the scourge of covid-19. Thanks to his interventions and other supporters in different capacities, the further spread of the malevolent virus was nibbled in the bud.
Beyond the demands of Social Corporate Responsibility (SCR), Kings Celia Hotels and Suites where the leading diplomat is the Managing Director, offered rooms at discounted rates for frontline workers of the covid-19 response team in the state.
In a statement to Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe signed by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu noted: ‘’Indeed, your kind gesture is highly commendable and truly worthy of emulation by all as it underscores my sincere belief that ‘’United we stand; Divided We fall’’, while it will also deepen the public-private partnerships post COVID-19 and in the years ahead’’.
Reacting to Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commendation of both the effort of Kings Celia Hotels and Suites and himself (Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe), he thanked the government of Lagos State for acting fast enough in containing the deadly virus from spreading like wild fire. ‘’I am particularly impressed at how this present administration keenly battled the incursion of covid-19 pandemic; employing globally acceptable standards as well as engaging trained hands in this fight that must be won. I am grateful to the Lagos State Government for deeming it fit to appreciate our widow’s mite as an organization. It is not over until it is over, victory is ours’’.
The President of CMC Gladiators, Ambassador Cornel Udofia in a statement made public by the Head of Media of the CMC Gladiators, Babatunde Odubanwo added his voice to the deluge of encomium being showered on the Lagos State Government for recognizing the efforts by stakeholders and well-meaning Nigerians in the fight against the malignant Covid-19.
He (Ambassador Udofia) wrote: ‘’As the saying goes: One Good turn deserves Another; the honour being done on our patron in the person of Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe is a testament to the fact that the Governor of Lagos State is a leader with a good heart whose inclinations toward an inclusive government is of topmost priority. On behalf of the CMC, I pray for the onward progress of the state against all odds.
Signed:
Babatunde Segun Odubanwo
Head, Media and Publicity
CMC Gladiators
For:
Ambassador Cornel Udofia
President, CMC Gladiators
*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.
Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.
Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.
From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.
This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework
#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC
Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.
Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.
He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.
The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.
He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.
Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.
His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.
VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.
Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.
“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.
The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.
Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.
All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.
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