Prof. Yilwatda, 21 others emerge new NWC members of governing APC

*The Convention Election Committee of the governing All Progressives Party announce the return of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman, and 21 other members the National Working Committee during the recent 4th Elective National Convention of the party, held at the Eagle Square, Abuja

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda has been returned as the National Chairman along with 21 other members of the National Working Committee of the governing All Progressives Congress.

The appointments of the new members of the party’s NWC followed hours of high-stakes deliberations at the just-concluded 8th National Convention of the party, held at the Eagle Square, in Abuja, FCT.

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Besides, Prof. Yilwatda, the APC also picked Surajudeen Basiru as its Secretary.

The duo and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party were elected via a consensus arrangement ratified by delegates at the convention.

Others include Felix Morka as Publicity Secretary and Dayo Israel, who retained his post as youth leader.

Yelwata said his re-election was a call to serve, expressing his gratitude to the APC for the chance.

The party’s convention attracted dignitaries, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, leaders and members of the National Assembly (NASS), and APC State Governors, and other party stakeholders.

Yilwatda: We’re ready to build party together with Nigerians

In his acceptance speech, Prof. Yilwatda said: “We are ready to serve, ready to lead, and we are ready to build the party, together with the nation, with you.”

The National Chairman of APC pledged that the NWC would not “fail, falter” in their assignment.

In his address, President Tinubu, at the event attended by over 8,000 delegates from across Nigeria, told the gathering that the West African country is on the right track.

Tinubu also acknowledged although the path was rough, the reforms initiated by his administration were steps needed to realign Nigeria’s road to progress and prosperity.

The Nigerian leader averred: “We knew rebuilding Nigeria would require courage, patience, and difficult decisions.

“But we also knew that no nation rises by hiding from the truth.”

The President, who is a former Governor of Lagos State, further said: “We are on the right track. Investor confidence has greatly improved.

“Our oil and gas sector has once more become attractive to foreign investment following our reforms.

“Our Eurobond issuance was oversubscribed by 400%, and Nigeria has exited the financial ‘grey list’, marking a return to global financial credibility.”

He, therefore, assured the citizenry that, despite the recurrent outages, better days are ahead, especially with policies like the Grid Asset Management Company to improve power generation, distribution, and supply to homes, businesses and organisations.

Tinubu restated: “I assure you, many of you lamenting the problem of electricity and power; we are paying attention to that.

“Electricity will become better, and we assure you there will be opportunities and progress in our industrialisation.”

Youths remain hope for a more glorious, assured future: Tinubu

Highlighting the indispensable contributions of young Nigerians to national development, President Tinubu, in his speech, commended the contributions of youths to the country.

He described the young population as not “only the future of Nigeria; you are our hope for a more glorious and assured future.”

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who doubles as Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), likened the reforms to laying a foundation for a prosperous economy.

The Imo Governor stated: “Through difficult but necessary reforms, he has demonstrated vision, resolve, and uncommon foresight.

“Today, the foundation for a more stable, productive, and prosperous economy is being firmly laid.”

Uzodimma also asserted: “The direction is clearer, the reform logic is stronger, and the prospects for long-term growth and development are brighter.

“What leadership requires is not merely the ability to manage the present but the wisdom to prepare the future.”

In his remarks also, Mr. Wale Edun, Honourable Minister for Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the fruits of the current administration’s reforms are visible.

An improving economy and increased growth rate are all indices reflecting the policies, said he.

The Minister noted: “The economy is improving. Growth has strengthened, doubling from 2% previously before your administration, now at the rate of 4% per annum (though it is still not enough).

“Stability is returning, confidence is rebuilding, and the giant has reawakened.”

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