BAT Group Seeks to Institutionalise Tinubu’s Governance Philosophy Nationwide

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has called for the institutionalisation of President Bola Tinubu’s governance philosophy through structured leadership grooming, policy replication at subnational levels and the establishment of academic centres to preserve what it described as the “Tinubu Method.”

Convener of the group, Honourable Bamidele Atoyebi, who is also the publisher of Unfiltered and Mining Reporting, said the organisation was committed to raising leaders who would become “walking carriers” of President Tinubu’s vision across federal, state and local governments.

Atoyebi said the group’s mission was rooted in the belief that leadership goes beyond occupying public office and must embody what he termed a “specific political spirit.”

“We are dedicated to raising men and women who will become walking carriers of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision,” he said. “The goal is to replicate his unique brand of progressive governance and institutionalise it from the federal capital down to the smallest rural ward.”

He argued that the establishment of institutions such as the BAT Institute of Governance and the Centre for Politics and Public Policy should have preceded Tinubu’s assumption of office, describing them as potential incubators for ministers, directors-general and other appointees aligned with the President’s developmental philosophy.

According to him, the absence of such a leadership pipeline has made national transformation more challenging.

“One can hear the urgency in the President’s voice whenever he hosts governors, ministers and legislators. His heart pants for a cadre of leaders who do not just occupy seats but actively build the nation’s future,” Atoyebi said.

He urged state and local government leaders to replicate federal initiatives under the “Renewed Hope” agenda, citing the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as an example that could inspire similar education support schemes at subnational levels.

“The agenda must not remain a federal slogan. It must become a lived reality in every classroom,” he said.

On infrastructure, Atoyebi said the President’s approach to large-scale projects should be mirrored by governors and council chairmen within their domains.

“While the federal government pushes ambitious projects, we need state-level leaders who think with the same scale and precision to unlock their regional economic potential,” he said.

He also highlighted social welfare, healthcare access and labour relations as core elements of what he described as the BAT spirit, urging subnational leaders to adopt policies that provide free or subsidised medical care and prioritise the welfare of teachers and other public servants.

“A leader aligned with this spirit ensures that no child under 18 is denied medical attention. Social safety nets must reflect a compassionate approach to governance,” he said.

Addressing rural development, Atoyebi stressed that national prosperity begins with linking agrarian communities to markets through accessible road networks.

“Food security is not achieved through rhetoric but through paving the paths that bring produce from the soil to the marketplace,” he added.

He further commended the administration’s stance on fiscal federalism, describing it as a bold move to empower states and local governments financially.

However, he cautioned that increased funding must be matched with accountability.

“Without leaders who share the President’s passion and discipline, increased funding only leads to increased waste. Public funds are a sacred trust,” he said.

Atoyebi also advocated the establishment of a Bola Ahmed Tinubu Endowed Chair and related academic centres to study and teach what he termed the “Tinubu Method,” saying the move would preserve and refine the administration’s governance style for future generations.

“We are not just supporting a man; we are institutionalising a philosophy of governance that works,” he said.

He added that the BAT-IG would continue building what he described as a movement bridging high-level policy and grassroots implementation.

“We are the guardians of this political spirit, and we are determined to see it flourish in every ward in Nigeria,” Atoyebi said.