Yilwatda hails APC’s progress, promises greater victories ahead
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At a glance
- All Progressives Congress National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda celebrated his first year in office, highlighting party achievements.
- He credited unity and member dedication for the party's progress and thanked President Bola Tinubu for his support.
- Yilwatda pledged to strengthen internal democracy and modernize party administration to support Tinubu's agenda.
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC), marked his first year in office by celebrating the party's accomplishments and reaffirming his commitment to its progressive ideals. In a statement shared on X, Yilwatda described the past 12 months as a period of "immense responsibility, purposeful service and collective accomplishment," attributing the party's success to the unity and dedication of its members nationwide.
It has been a year of immense responsibility, purposeful service and collective accomplishment, driven by an unwavering commitment to strengthen our party and advance the ideals that unite us.
He expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support and confidence, and also acknowledged the contributions of the National Working Committee, governors, elected officials, party leaders, stakeholders, and members across Nigeria. "My gratitude equally goes to members of the National Working Committee, our governors, elected representatives, party leaders, stakeholders and the millions of loyal APC members across Nigeria whose commitment, sacrifice and belief have made our progress possible," Yilwatda stated.
I express my sincere appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his confidence, steadfast support and exemplary leadership. My gratitude equally goes to members of the National Working Committee, our governors, elected representatives, party leaders, stakeholders and the millions of loyal APC members across Nigeria whose commitment, sacrifice and belief have made our progress possible.
Yilwatda highlighted the party's focus on consolidating unity, strengthening institutional structures, and promoting inclusion and shared responsibility over the past year. He asserted that the APC's electoral victories demonstrate Nigerians' continued trust in its leadership and vision. Looking forward, he pledged to enhance internal democracy, modernize party administration, and deepen engagement with members to support President Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda."
Over the past twelve months, we have worked deliberately to consolidate unity, strengthen the institutional foundations of our party, expand consultations and foster a culture of inclusion, accountability and shared responsibility. Together, we have demonstrated that when the APC stands united, it remains the strongest and most formidable political platform in Nigeria.
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