By Progress Godfrey

The Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative (GMI) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as a remarkable diplomatic turnaround that has restored Nigeria’s dignity and standing on the global stage, particularly in relations with the United States.

The group said that within three months, the Tinubu administration has repositioned Nigeria from a country once viewed as diplomatically isolated to a respected and high-priority partner of the United States.

In a statement by its National Coordinator, Samaila Musa, the GMI described the development as “strategic leadership at its best,” noting that recent engagements between Nigeria and the United States underscore the effectiveness of the President’s foreign policy approach.

“What we have seen since November 2025 is a masterclass in strategic leadership. From the high-level visits involving NSA Nuhu Ribadu and the US Congress in December, to the joint counter-terrorism operations pact, this administration has shown it doesn’t just talk, it acts.

“The fact that President Trump yesterday described our First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a “Very Respected Person,” and expressed he was ‘honoured’ to have her at the Washington Breakfast, proves the coast is now clear for a historic White House visit,” the statement said.

While applauding the diplomatic gains, the group acknowledged Nigeria’s security challenges, warning that bandits and terrorists are attempting to regroup despite progress recorded under the Renewed Hope agenda.

“We believe the end of banditry in Nigeria is finally within sight. But we must not take our foot off the gas. Even as these criminals try to reorganize, we are calling on the Federal Government to double its efforts,” the statement added.

The GMI reaffirmed its support for President Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies, pledging continued vigilance at the grassroots level.

Musa added, “We urge the President to deepen this newfound collaboration with the United States and other international allies. We must leverage every bit of intelligence, technology, and military support from these partnerships until every single bandit and terrorist is totally wiped out from Nigerian soil.

“The GMI stands firmly behind the President and the security agencies, remains vigilant at the grassroots level, and calls on all Nigerians to remain patriotic as we move toward a safer, more prosperous nation.”