Seyi Tinubu Appoints High Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo as Southeast Zonal Leader for 'Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria' Advocacy Group

Seyi Tinubu names High Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo as Southeast Zonal Leader for the RTIFN advocacy group to mobilize support for the Renewed Hope Agenda.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 10, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The Nation

Strengthening Regional Advocacy in the Southeast

In a strategic effort to deepen the footprint of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration in the Southeast, Seyi Tinubu has officially appointed High Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo as the Zonal Leader for the "Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria" (RTIFN) advocacy group. The announcement was made during a national executive session held in Abuja on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. This appointment signals a deliberate push by the RTIFN to transition from high-level advocacy to localized, grassroots mobilization in a region historically seen as a complex political terrain for the current administration.

Onunkwo’s Mandate: Communication and Mobilization

High Chief Onunkwo, a seasoned engineer and political figure known for his extensive humanitarian work, has been given a multi-faceted mandate. His primary responsibilities involve the coordination of state chapters across the five Southeast states and the facilitation of inclusive leadership strategies. Crucially, Onunkwo is expected to act as a primary conduit between the presidency and local Southeast leaders, ensuring that the federal government's economic and social reforms—encapsulated in the "Renewed Hope Agenda"—are effectively communicated to and understood by the local populace.

Endorsement from the Ministry of Youth Development

The appointment received high-level backing from the federal cabinet. Mr. Ayodele Olawande, the Minister of Youth Development, described Onunkwo as a key asset to the administration’s regional outreach. Olawande emphasized that Onunkwo’s track record in community development and his ability to connect with various stakeholders make him uniquely qualified to lead a new era of economic advocacy. The Minister noted that the goal is to shift the regional narrative toward active political engagement and a clearer understanding of federal policy impacts.