By Samson Obande,  Lafia

The Northern Youth Progressive Network, NYPN, has described High Chief, Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, as a driving force for grassroots political mobilisation and national unity through the PBAT Door-2-Door Movement.

In an official publication by its Directorate of Media and Publicity titled “Tompolo: The Man At The Front Door Of One Nigeria,” the group said Tompolo’s formation of the movement represents a new chapter in national mobilisation.

According to NYPN, the ability to mobilise citizens across regional, ethnic and cultural boundaries remains a defining test of leadership in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.

“The formation of this movement represents an opportunity to deepen grassroots political engagement, strengthen public participation and promote a shared sense of national belonging. This is mobilisation to national unity. This is Door 2 Door to One Nigeria,” the group stated.

NYPN noted that from his Niger Delta roots to his growing national political profile, Tompolo has become a recognisable figure in Nigeria’s public discourse, with his leadership placing him within a broader effort to connect political leadership with communities across the federation.

The group said the significance of the initiative lies in its grassroots approach of reaching households, engaging citizens and encouraging participation in the democratic process.

“For a diverse nation like Nigeria, such engagement offers an opportunity to bridge regional divides and reinforce the understanding that our collective future depends on cooperation, inclusion and mutual respect,” it said.

From the Northern youth perspective, NYPN said national unity cannot be sustained by rhetoric alone, but requires practical engagement, constructive dialogue and meaningful opportunities for young people to participate in shaping the country’s future.

“From Northern Nigeria to the Niger Delta, and across the East and West, every community has a stake in the Nigerian project. Grassroots mobilisation can help strengthen these connections,” the statement added.

The group stressed that Tompolo’s position as National Chairman carries both visibility and responsibility, with the challenge being to translate political influence into effective organisation and stronger relationships among Nigerians.

“The ultimate measure of the movement will not simply be the number of doors it reaches, but the trust it builds, the citizens it engages and the contribution it makes to national cohesion,” NYPN said.

It added that Nigeria’s strength lies in the diversity of its people and their shared aspirations, noting that no single region can build the future alone.

“Under Tompolo’s national chairmanship, its ambition must extend beyond political organisation to the larger responsibility of strengthening the bonds that unite our country. From the doorstep to the nation. From mobilisation to unity,” the group stated.