In a move aimed to boast grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, the Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO) has appointed Hon. Bello Bina as its Patron in the South-South region.
The announcement was made by TSO’s Founder and Director-General, Hon. Aminu Suleiman, who praised Hon. Bina for his consistent commitment to peace, development, and nation-building. Suleiman emphasized that Bina’s leadership will play a crucial role in uniting the South-South behind President Tinubu’s renewed mandate.
Hon. Bello Bina, the CEO of BE-MULTI World Plus Limited and former Chairman of Brass Local Government Council, brings a wealth of experience to the role. A strong figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bina has previously served as National Youth Leader of PANDEF and as Bayelsa State Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).
Reacting to his appointment, Hon. Bina expressed gratitude and acknowledged the weight of the responsibility placed on him. “This appointment is a renewed call to advocate for peace and progress in the South-South and across the nation,” he said, affirming the region’s commitment to President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign.
He applauded the administration’s ongoing development efforts in the Niger Delta and South-South, particularly in curbing illegal oil bunkering and enhancing oil production. However, Bina also pointed out a communication gap between the federal government and indigenous communities—a gap he vowed to bridge through advocacy, grassroots engagement, and public enlightenment.
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“We must effectively communicate the achievements of President Tinubu’s administration,” he stated. “There’s a need to ensure that the people are well-informed about government policies and the benefits they offer.”
Hon. Bina revealed plans to establish an interactive forum between the South-South communities and TSO, to promote the Tinubu administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda and build trust with local stakeholders.
He also called for stronger federal action to protect the environment and livelihoods in oil-producing areas. Commending the efforts of Tantita Security Services in fighting illegal oil activities, he urged the federal government to ensure fair implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), especially in royalty disbursements to host communities.
“The Niger Delta people suffer the consequences of oil theft—damaged farms, polluted waters, and a compromised ecosystem. We commend the current efforts but urge more transparency and equity in benefits to host communities,” Bina said.
In a final note, Hon. Bina urged President Tinubu to reconsider any discussion of declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, stressing that peace has been restored and stability should be sustained through dialogue, not disruption.
