The National Civil Society Forum of Professionals (NCSFP) has called on the federal government to consider appointing Dr. Raymond Edoh, a staunch supporter and political ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, into a leadership position within the current administration.
The appeal was made on Friday during a press conference held in Abuja, where the forum emphasized Edoh’s significant contributions to President Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election.
Speaking at the briefing, the President of the organisation, Alhaji Danjuma Harouna, described Dr. Edoh as a “loyal and worthy political son” of President Tinubu, stating that his unwavering support and dedication played a vital role in the president’s electoral success.
“One of these days, during our visit to Dr. Raymond Edoh, while listening to him, I and the delegation of the organization that went for the courtesy visit realized that he is not different from president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his optimism about Nigeria, his leadership charisma, passion to lead, wealth of knowledge and experience, and the most of them are his tactical brilliance in ideas on how insecurity can be curbed, poverty can be inhibted, and development can be achieved stresslessly including the windows to the fundings of the projects and programs.
“We further noticed how highly coordinated and determined he is about this nation in line with this administration’s agenda, and although he hasn’t been considered for any appointment, he assured us of Tinubu’s return in 2027, as according to him, he will throw his full political weight behind his father. No doubt, he is an influential young leader who has served and still serves in several capacities across political forums, youth movements and organisations, and international organisations.
“Dr. Raymond Edoh has continued to be a crusader of hope for greater Nigeria and Africa at large. He believes in empowering people and encouraging the younger ones to grow and become useful to their sundry societies through capacity building programs, empowerment of all kinds, financial donations in millions of Naira, mental sensitisation, lectures on basic moral orientation, national patrotism and security, to mention but a few.
“He also went further by telling us that he will continue to support his father, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, come what may, because he believes in him.
“However, he had earlier disclosed to us during his welcome address that he hopes to serve in this administration if given the opportunity, and what he plans to achieve for Nigerians is mind-blowing.”
Also speaking, the vice president, Hajia Juwairat Aliyu, stressed that Dr. Raymond Edoh is a disciplined young Nigerian full of humility and popularly known for his diligence to duty and integrity. “One of the best things that this administration would do amongst many others is to give Dr. Raymond Edoh an appointment in this administration. His prowess and doggedness are amazing, and I think President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR should see him worthy of an appointment to help in the achievement of the New Hope Agenda, “she said
Speaking further, Aliyu lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his resolve in making Nigeria’s economy better through the complete payment of the Nigerian IMF loan that has lingered for years.