… Inaugurates Houston Metroplex Branch, Appoints Barr. Nnabugwu National Adviser, Diaspora
… As Convener Hosts Historic “Renewed Hope in Action”
By Our Diaspora Correspondent
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
The United States chapter of the Tinubu Torch Bearers (TTB) was formally launched on Saturday, with Dr. Mary Alili Idele, National Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Founder/National Convener of TTB, leading the inauguration of its pioneer branch — the Houston Metroplex Branch — in Sugar Land, Texas.
The historic event, themed “Renewed Hope in Action: Building the Nation from Diaspora to Development,” held at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, Sugar Land, marked TTB’s official takeoff in America. The activities commenced a day earlier with a grand pre-inauguration dinner hosted by Barrister Henry Chukwunenye Nnabugwu (Ikenga Obowo), Convener of TTB USA.
In her address, Dr. Idele said TTB has been fully established in all 36 states and the FCT and is now expanding rapidly across the world to mobilize Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“We are building a global coalition to defend, promote and amplify the good works of Mr. President. The diaspora has a critical role to play in projecting the Renewed Hope Agenda,” she stated.
Also speaking, Barr. Henry Chukwunenye Nnabugwu, Convener of TTB USA, urged Nigerians at home and abroad to support the President’s bold reforms.
“Our President is taking courageous and necessary decisions that many leaders before him avoided. They may be painful now, but they are the foundation for the rebirth of our nation,” he said.
Delivering the keynote, Greg Barnes, Chairman, Fort Bend County Republican Party, said President Tinubu’s economic and security reforms align with the conservative values championed by President Donald Trump.
He urged Nigerians in America to contribute meaningfully to their host nation while strengthening ties with Nigeria.
MAJOR APPOINTMENT
In a major highlight, Dr. Idele announced the appointment of Barr. Henry Chukwunenye Nnabugwu as TTB National Adviser – Diaspora, in recognition of his leadership in establishing TTB USA.
“Barrister Nnabugwu has shown capacity, loyalty and outstanding organizational ability. The reward for good work is more work,” she declared.
The ceremony climaxed with the symbolic presentation of the TTB Torch to the new Coordinator of the Houston Metroplex Branch, Dr. Mrs. Alero Hans, who pledged to lead with integrity, transparency and dedication.
With Houston leading, TTB USA says it will now expand to other major American cities.
