Former Governor of Kano State, Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso has on Tuesday launched The National Movement (TNM), a political movement for "the benefit of Nigerians and Africans both at home and in diaspora". Speaking during the launch at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, the convener said Nigerians have been looking for a way out of the current economic and political situation.
“For too long, Nigerians have been asking for a way out of our current severe economic and political predicament. For too long, friends of Nigeria both at home and abroad have been looking forward to the day Nigeria shall rise again. I am pleased to say, the place is here and the time is today and now,” Kwankwaso said.
He described the core values of the movement as Trust, Leadership, responsibility, equity, competence, trustworthiness, commitment, transparency, equality, patriotism, and justice.
“The National Movement has members and roots in virtually every Local Government Area and Wards in this country.”
He also assured that the movement will uphold the sanctity and dignity of the fundamentals of freedom and human rights and “Restore the glory and prestige of Nigeria and Nigerians in the eyes of the world” and redeem the image and credibility of the country in the international community.
Kwankwaso further said the future progress of Nigeria requires the involvement of youth and women in efforts of liberating the country.
