Reported by Weng Patrick Atokor | Journalist at Weng Global
The Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM) has reportedly elected Dele Bashiru-Kaka as its new chairman, according to the information behind the latest announcement concerning the leadership of the Nigerian community in Greater Manchester.
The reported change comes as the organisation continues to focus on strengthening community relations, supporting Nigerians living in the region and promoting Nigerian culture and heritage in the United Kingdom.
However, publicly available records reviewed by Weng Global have not yet been updated to reflect the reported election. The NCGM’s official website currently lists Alhaji Abiola Kumoye as chairman, while the UK Charity Commission’s latest available records also identify Kumoye as chair.
The development therefore represents a leadership transition that will require confirmation through updated official records or a formal statement from the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester.
Who is the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester?
The Nigerian Community Greater Manchester is an organisation established to serve Nigerians and friends of Nigeria in the Greater Manchester area.
According to the organisation’s official website, its work focuses on promoting cultural interaction, community cohesion and support for Nigerians in the region. It also works with the Nigeria High Commission and other stakeholders to strengthen connections within the community.
The organisation operates from Nigeria House on Platt Lane in Manchester and holds regular community meetings and activities designed to encourage engagement among Nigerians in the area.
The NCGM is also a registered charity in the United Kingdom, with charity number 1186245. The Charity Commission says its objectives include relieving poverty, distress, financial hardship and sickness, supporting people facing disadvantage, promoting Nigerian art, culture and heritage, and advancing education in Nigerian culture and language.
Leadership Change Comes With Expectations
If Bashiru-Kaka’s reported election is confirmed, his administration will inherit an organisation with an established structure and a broad range of responsibilities.
Leadership of a diaspora organisation such as NCGM involves more than representing members at public events. It also requires responding to welfare concerns, encouraging participation, promoting cultural identity and maintaining constructive relationships with institutions in the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
The organisation’s stated charitable objectives place significant emphasis on welfare and support for people experiencing poverty, unemployment, illness, disability, age-related difficulties and other forms of disadvantage.
These responsibilities are likely to remain important priorities for any incoming administration.
Youth Development and Inclusion
Youth development is expected to be an important area of interest under the reported new leadership.
The Nigerian community in Greater Manchester includes young professionals, students, entrepreneurs and other members whose participation can help shape the future direction of the organisation.
Creating opportunities for younger Nigerians to participate in community programmes could help bridge the gap between generations while ensuring that the organisation remains relevant to changing community needs.
Mentorship, professional networking, educational programmes and entrepreneurship initiatives could provide practical platforms through which young members can connect with more experienced Nigerians in the region.
Such programmes could also strengthen the contribution of the Nigerian diaspora to both British and Nigerian society.
Welfare Remains Central to the Mission
Welfare is already embedded in the formal objectives of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester.
The Charity Commission records state that the organisation was established, among other purposes, to relieve poverty, distress, financial hardship and sickness, while also supporting people facing disadvantage because of youth, age, disability or unemployment.
This makes welfare delivery one of the areas against which any new leadership is likely to be assessed.
For Nigerians living abroad, community organisations can provide an important support network during difficult periods, including bereavement, unemployment, family emergencies and social isolation.
Strengthening those support structures could therefore become a key measure of the effectiveness of the new administration.
Transparency and Accountability
Transparent governance is another issue likely to attract attention as the reported leadership change takes effect.
The Charity Commission’s records show that NCGM operates as a registered charitable organisation with trustees responsible for controlling and administering its affairs.
Maintaining clear financial and administrative processes is therefore essential to preserving the confidence of members, donors, volunteers and other stakeholders.
Regular communication about programmes, finances and major decisions can also encourage greater participation and reduce misunderstandings within the community.
Building Unity Among Nigerians
Greater Manchester is home to Nigerians from different ethnic, cultural, professional and regional backgrounds.
NCGM’s official mission places emphasis on cultural unity, community support and social interaction.
That makes unity an important responsibility for whoever leads the organisation.
A successful administration would need to create space for different groups and generations while focusing on issues that affect Nigerians collectively.
The organisation’s existing cultural activities and social programmes provide a foundation for achieving this objective.
Strengthening the Diaspora’s Voice
The Nigerian community in Greater Manchester has previously used its platform to raise issues affecting Nigerians in the United Kingdom.
In January 2025, The Guardian Nigeria reported that then NCGM chairman Abiola Kumoye called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a Nigerian consulate in Greater Manchester, arguing that Nigerians living in northern parts of the UK faced significant travel and financial burdens when accessing consular services in London.
The episode illustrates the potential role of the organisation in communicating the concerns of Nigerians in the region to Nigerian authorities.
A new chairman could therefore be expected to continue engaging with both British and Nigerian institutions on matters affecting the community.
What the New Leadership Could Mean
If Bashiru-Kaka’s election is formally confirmed, the immediate challenge will be turning campaign promises and expectations into practical programmes.
Youth empowerment, welfare, community participation and transparent administration are areas where members are likely to expect measurable progress.
The new leadership will also need to work with existing trustees, community groups, elders, young people and other stakeholders to maintain continuity while introducing new ideas.
The organisation already has established programmes designed to promote social cohesion and cultural engagement. Its official website highlights cultural events, charity support initiatives and social cohesion programmes as part of its community services.
Verification of the Leadership Change
Despite the reported election, publicly accessible official records have yet to reflect Bashiru-Kaka as chairman.
The NCGM website currently names Abiola Kumoye as chairman, while the Charity Commission’s available records similarly list Kumoye as chair.
Weng Global therefore considers the reported election a developing story pending an updated official announcement or amendment to the organisation’s public records.
If confirmed, Bashiru-Kaka’s emergence would mark a significant change in the leadership of one of the established Nigerian community organisations in Greater Manchester.
For now, attention will remain on how the organisation communicates the outcome of the election and the priorities of its new administration.
Conclusion
The reported election of Dele Bashiru-Kaka as chairman of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester comes at a time when diaspora organisations continue to play an important role in supporting Nigerians abroad.
With welfare, youth development, cultural preservation, community cohesion and representation among the organisation’s established objectives, the new leadership will have several important responsibilities if the reported transition is confirmed.
The coming period will reveal how Bashiru-Kaka intends to translate his leadership vision into practical programmes and whether the organisation can build on its existing work while creating stronger opportunities for the next generation of Nigerians in Greater Manchester.
Weng Global will continue to monitor the development and provide updates as official confirmation and further details emerge.
