This is a season of new movements in Nigeria. Yesterday, another movement, Coalition for Nigeria was launched in Abuja which was followed today with former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo registering as a member.
This time, a new one, Nigeria Intervention Movement (NIM), which has also been in the news for sometime now, is warming up to be launched in February.
Professor Wole Soyinka, Professor Pat Utomi, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Barrister Olisa Agbakoba, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Mr Fela Durotoye are some of the notable names expected to be present, when the said Nigeria Intervention Movement (NIM) launches its third force initiative.
This was revealed in a statement signed by NIM’s Deputy Director-General, Naseer Kura. The DD-G, Kura also confirmed that the event is scheduled for the last week in February in Abuja.
According to the statement, NIM explained that its objective, is to evolve the movement as an alternative to rescuing Nigerians from existing leadership incompetence and impunity in the country.
Others expected at the event include General Alani Akinrinade, Mr Donald Duke, Mrs Najatu Mohammed, Mr Balarabe Musa, Dr Garba Adamu, Barrister Femi Falana, Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa, Professor Attahiru Jega, Mr Fola Adeola, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and Dr AbduJalil Tafawa Balewa.
NIM has also announced its zonal coordinators to include: Mr Buba Galadima (Northeast); Mr Rabiu Bichi (Northwest), Dr John Darah (Northcentral), Mr Uche Onyeagocha (Southeast), Dr Olu Agunloye (Southwest) and Mr Ikpe Obong (South-south).