BAT Movement names Kano governor national patron

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Movement, a political advocacy organisation, has appointed Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as its National Patron.

The movement also appointed Alhaji Mahmoud Sheriff as its Kano State Patron, Mohammed Kassim as National Coordinator and Adedayo Showemimo as National Publicity Secretary.

The appointments were announced by the movement’s Founder, Chief Biodun Ajiboye, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.

Ajiboye said the appointments were designed to strengthen the organisation’s leadership structure, improve coordination and expand engagement with stakeholders nationwide.

He described Yusuf’s appointment as significant, citing Kano’s political, commercial and socio-economic importance to the country.

He said the appointments of Yusuf and Sheriff reflected the movement’s recognition of their leadership roles and contributions to public affairs.

Ajiboye commended Sheriff for his contributions to Kano and support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

He described Sheriff as a longstanding ally of the President, expressing confidence that his appointment would strengthen the movement’s activities and support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

According to him, the appointments form part of efforts to consolidate the movement’s activities and promote support for the Tinubu administration’s policies and programmes.

Ajiboye described the positions of National Coordinator and National Publicity Secretary as crucial to the organisation’s growth and effective communication.

He said Kassim would coordinate the movement’s activities nationwide, facilitate communication between the national leadership and state chapters, and supervise the implementation of approved programmes.

He added that Kassim would ensure that the organisation’s activities across the country remained aligned with its objectives.

The founder said Showemimo’s appointment underscored the importance of strategic communication and public relations in building the movement’s image and credibility.

He said Showemimo, a media and public relations professional, would manage media relations, coordinate public communications and oversee the organisation’s image across traditional and digital platforms.

His responsibilities would also include developing public relations strategies, managing official statements and strengthening relationships with media organisations, Ajiboye said.

He noted that the movement’s activities had expanded to cover government policy advocacy, public communication and engagement on the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Ajiboye said the organisation would collaborate with its patrons and other stakeholders to promote informed discussions on government policies, development priorities and issues affecting communities.

He clarified that the patron positions were honorary and intended to provide guidance, institutional support and opportunities for broader stakeholder engagement.

He reaffirmed the movement’s commitment to constructive engagement on government policies, particularly programmes associated with the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.