A support group, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), has said it has commenced mobilising more than 10,000 youths across Nigeria’s 8,809 electoral wards to serve as grassroots advocates of government programmes and policies in their respective communities.

Speaking during the unveiling of the group in Abuja on Thursday, the Convener of BAT-IG, Bamidele Atoyebi, explained that the initiative is designed to engage graduates, National Youth Service Corps members, artisans, technicians, skilled workers, students and undergraduates in a nationwide mobilisation campaign aimed at deepening grassroots awareness of government programmes and policies

He stated that participants selected from the 8,809 electoral wards would receive a monthly stipend of N20,000 as part of efforts to encourage active participation, economic support and sustained community engagement.

According to him, the beneficiaries would serve as ward-level ambassadors tasked with sensitising residents on the achievements and reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, while also helping to galvanise public support and voter mobilisation ahead of the next general election.

He said: “The launch of this engagement programme and media enthusiast platform is more than just another event. It is a call to action. It is a platform for young Nigerians to become active participants in nation-building.

“This initiative is designed to connect and engage over 10,000 youths across communities, institutions, and professional groups. Through this platform, we ‘want to promote civic participation, policy awareness, digital advocacy, media engagement and constructive communication that strengthens the bridge between government and the people.

“We are especially excited because this programme creates opportunities for graduates, NYSC members, skilled professionals, artisans, technicians, students and undergraduates to become grassroots promoters of government initiatives within their communities.

“We are not asking people to spread propaganda. We are asking them to share information, opportunities. experiences and hope.

“We want beneficiaries and participants to create monthly videos explaining how they applied. got selected and how these opportunities are positively impacting their lives. We encourage them to post these videos on WhatsApp status, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, X, and other social media platforms so that more Nigerians can leverage, learn, apply and benefit”.

Atoyebi also urged beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s student loan scheme and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme to go beyond being passive recipients by taking active roles in showcasing and promoting the achievements of the Tinubu administration.

He added that the initiative would require about N200,000 monthly, noting that the group would rely on support from other stakeholders to mobilise the funds needed to sustain the programme over the next one year.