The Partners Assured For Tinubu (PAT), has officially kicked off in Abuja. The ceremony was held at Merit House on Thursday 20th November, 2025.
Speaking at the event, ex-lawmakers and a human rights activist, Sen. Shehu Sani, charged political leaders at all levels of government to prioritize good governance, while calling on the youth to bring their potential to bear in nation building.
The Senator, represented by Cecilia John, explained that it’s important for all tiers of government (the federal, state and local governments), to prioritise good governance if Nigeria must achieve the needed growth and development.
“Good governance is critical to achieving economic growth, quality education, adequate healthcare, food security, peaceful coexistence among others.
“Conversely, poor governance leads to poor healthcare delivery, heightened insecurity, poor educational system, poverty and many undesirable outcomes,” he emphasized.
Sen. Sani who was a Guest Speaker at the PAT launch, stated that efforts have been made over the years by past governments and the present government to ensure good governance, through signing into law relevant bills, the establishment and strengthening of anti-corruption agencies to check corruption and ensure transparency, as well as various policies aimed at reforms for national development.
He however, lamented that the major challenge over the years has been lack of poor implementation.
Emphasizing the need to strengthen democracy and institutions to build a nation which the citizens are proud of, the versatile politician said, “Leaders at all levels, and those aspiring to take up leadership positions at different levels, must work together to build a country where the child of a nobody can become somebody.
“A country where Nigerians can sleep knowing they are protected. A country where an average citizen can afford the basic things of life.”
According to him, this is a clarion call to all Nigerians, particularly the youths to bring their potentials to bear so as to build a country where we will be proud to equip the next generation.
Earlier in his welcome address, the National Chairman of PAT, Usman Saleh Hassan said President Tinubu has shown he is not just a leader of today, but a builder of tomorrow, hence the need for citizens to partner with him.
Hassan said the theme of the PAT launch, “Consolidating The Renewed Hope Agenda: A Strategic Partnership For National Progress”, is not merely a collection of words, but a mission statement.
“It is our battle cry. The very reason for this movement. We are here because we have seen the blueprint, we have witnessed the courageous foundation laid, from the bold economic reforms aimed at securing our future, to the massive infrastructure development taking shape across our nation.
“We have seen a leader who does not shy away from difficult decisions, because his eyes are fixed on the long term, a prosperous, secure, and respected Nigeria.
“But visions are not realised by one man alone. They are achieved through the collective will of people, united by common goals. The journey is not a sprint. It is a marathon that requires a sophisticated structure and strategic support to spring up.”
According to him, this is the gap that PAT has come to fill, saying Partners for Tinubu is not just another support group, “We are the vanguard of strategic partnership. We are the assemblers of the finest mind, the most passionate supporters, and the most dedicated volunteers from every geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
“We are building a formidable, grassroots-driven machinery that will translate the Renewable Agenda from policy papers into tangible benefits into the lives of every Nigerian.”
Hassan disclosed that the movement has embarked on a mission to carefully cement a structure, a robust framework designed for the 36 states, plus FCT to energise, mobilise, and deliver for President Tinubu in 2027.
Abuja Times reports that PAT is a movement committed to strengthening the Renewed Hope Agenda and advancing transformative national development.