The Citizens in Politics Assembly (CIPA), a political support group affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), has inaugurated its inaugural 15-member National Executive Council (NEC) on Sunday, May 31, 2026, marking the organization’s transition from a founding initiative to a fully operational national body.
Dr. Mrs. Abigail Olagbaye was appointed Director General and National Coordinator, tasked with providing overall strategic direction for the organization. Other council members include Arc. Chizoba Bankole (Women Affairs), Engr. Femi Egunjobi (Finance and Accounts/National Treasurer), Dr. David Oladipo (Programmes, Training and Capacity Building), Dr. Hellen Thaddeus (Secretariat and Administration/National Secretary), and Mr. Ayodele Abere (Media and Publicity/National PRO), among others.
The council also includes zonal coordinators covering the South, South West, North West, and North Central zones, with Ambassador Ilodeipe Ogbokuma, Mr. Iranlode Olanipekun, Mr. Yakubu Adamu, and Mr. Musa Kwanda representing their respective regions.
According to the CIPA National Secretariat, the NEC is mandated to promote ethical governance, encourage citizen participation in Nigeria’s democratic process, and develop emerging leaders through training, mentorship, and institutional capacity-building programmes.
“CIPA is committed to demonstrating that governance can be conducted with integrity, that leadership can be guided by principle, and that citizens have a constructive role in shaping Nigeria’s democratic future,” the group stated.
The organization, which reaffirmed its alignment with the APC, has called on members of the public, stakeholders, and partners to engage with its activities as it begins nationwide mobilization.
