GEM National Ratifies Additional Kwara Working Committee Appointments
Published on September 14, 2026 at 11:32 AM • Public Broadcast
GEM National Ratifies Additional Kwara Working Committee Appointments
...September 26 Set for Induction of Kwara South Ward Coordinators
Ilorin, Kwara State
September 14, 2026
The National Directorate of the Golden Era Movement (GEM) has ratified the appointment of additional members of the movement’s Kwara State Working Committee as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership structure and deepen its grassroots presence across the state.
The movement has also fixed Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the induction of its Kwara South Ward Coordinators, marking another significant step in its grassroots expansion and organisational development.
The strengthened structure is expected to enhance coordination across GEM’s various formations while deepening the movement’s engagement with communities, members and stakeholders across Kwara State.
The newly ratified appointments to the State Committee include Hon. Balikis, Rt. Hon. Umar Fawaz, Comrade Nurain Lawal and Comrade David Fatoye.
Under the new arrangement, Hon. Abiodun Salaudeen will continue as Chairman of the GEM Kwara State Executive Council.
Other members of the council are:
- Vice Chairperson: Hon. Mrs. Olufunmilola Oki (JP)
- Secretary: Alh. Waheed Abidemi Fashola
- Assistant Secretary: Hon. Balikis
- Publicity Secretary: Comrade Nurain Lawal (Omoyooba)
- Treasurer: Comrade David Fatoye (Aristotools)
- Director of Mobilisation: Rt. Hon. Umar Fawaz
- Financial Secretary: Hon. Khadija Umar
- Coordinator, GEM Kwara North: Hon. Mary Osasona
- Representative, Local Government Coordinators: Hon. Elewu-Etu
- Ex-Officio, Media Adviser, National Directorate: Comrade Tomi Vincent Fadunmade
- Ex-Officio, Mobilisation, National Directorate: Rt. Hon. Habeeb Quadri
With the ratification of the new structure, Comrade Nurain Lawal (Omoyooba) assumes the position of Publicity Secretary of the GEM Kwara State Chapter, where he will coordinate the chapter’s publicity and public communication.
Similarly, Comrade Tomi Vincent Fadunmade assumes the role of Media Adviser to the National Directorate, where he will contribute to the movement’s national media strategy, communications and public engagement.
Commenting on the development, Fadunmade said the strengthened structure would enhance coordination among GEM’s local government and ward formations while creating greater opportunities for meaningful community level engagement.
He added that the September 26 induction of the Kwara South Ward Coordinators would further consolidate the movement’s grassroots structure and formally prepare the newly appointed coordinators to assume their responsibilities.
According to him, the development reflects GEM’s commitment to building a well coordinated grassroots network capable of engaging communities, promoting civic participation and advancing development oriented initiatives.
GEM reiterated its commitment to promoting good governance, democratic values, human rights, social justice, responsible citizenship, youth empowerment and sustainable community development.
The movement called on its members, coordinators, volunteers and supporters across Kwara State to support the new leadership and work collectively towards building a stronger, more inclusive and development oriented society.
Signed:
Comrade Tomi Vincent Fadunmade
Media Adviser, National Directorate
Golden Era Movement
...September 26 Set for Induction of Kwara South Ward Coordinators
Ilorin, Kwara State
September 14, 2026
The National Directorate of the Golden Era Movement (GEM) has ratified the appointment of additional members of the movement’s Kwara State Working Committee as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership structure and deepen its grassroots presence across the state.
The movement has also fixed Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the induction of its Kwara South Ward Coordinators, marking another significant step in its grassroots expansion and organisational development.
The strengthened structure is expected to enhance coordination across GEM’s various formations while deepening the movement’s engagement with communities, members and stakeholders across Kwara State.
The newly ratified appointments to the State Committee include Hon. Balikis, Rt. Hon. Umar Fawaz, Comrade Nurain Lawal and Comrade David Fatoye.
Under the new arrangement, Hon. Abiodun Salaudeen will continue as Chairman of the GEM Kwara State Executive Council.
Other members of the council are:
- Vice Chairperson: Hon. Mrs. Olufunmilola Oki (JP)
- Secretary: Alh. Waheed Abidemi Fashola
- Assistant Secretary: Hon. Balikis
- Publicity Secretary: Comrade Nurain Lawal (Omoyooba)
- Treasurer: Comrade David Fatoye (Aristotools)
- Director of Mobilisation: Rt. Hon. Umar Fawaz
- Financial Secretary: Hon. Khadija Umar
- Coordinator, GEM Kwara North: Hon. Mary Osasona
- Representative, Local Government Coordinators: Hon. Elewu-Etu
- Ex-Officio, Media Adviser, National Directorate: Comrade Tomi Vincent Fadunmade
- Ex-Officio, Mobilisation, National Directorate: Rt. Hon. Habeeb Quadri
With the ratification of the new structure, Comrade Nurain Lawal (Omoyooba) assumes the position of Publicity Secretary of the GEM Kwara State Chapter, where he will coordinate the chapter’s publicity and public communication.
Similarly, Comrade Tomi Vincent Fadunmade assumes the role of Media Adviser to the National Directorate, where he will contribute to the movement’s national media strategy, communications and public engagement.
Commenting on the development, Fadunmade said the strengthened structure would enhance coordination among GEM’s local government and ward formations while creating greater opportunities for meaningful community level engagement.
He added that the September 26 induction of the Kwara South Ward Coordinators would further consolidate the movement’s grassroots structure and formally prepare the newly appointed coordinators to assume their responsibilities.
According to him, the development reflects GEM’s commitment to building a well coordinated grassroots network capable of engaging communities, promoting civic participation and advancing development oriented initiatives.
GEM reiterated its commitment to promoting good governance, democratic values, human rights, social justice, responsible citizenship, youth empowerment and sustainable community development.
The movement called on its members, coordinators, volunteers and supporters across Kwara State to support the new leadership and work collectively towards building a stronger, more inclusive and development oriented society.
Signed:
Comrade Tomi Vincent Fadunmade
Media Adviser, National Directorate
Golden Era Movement