Yilwatda celebrates APC's first year, promises more victories ahead

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has marked his first year in office. He highlighted the party’s achievements over the past year and promised to keep making the APC stronger.

In a statement on X on Friday, Yilwatda described his first year as one of "immense responsibility, purposeful service and collective accomplishment." He credited the party’s progress to the unity and hard work of its members across the country.

"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 said.

Yilwatda thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support. He also appreciated the party’s National Working Committee, governors, elected officials, party leaders, stakeholders, and loyal members nationwide.

"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," he stated.

Looking back at the past year, Yilwatda said the party worked on building unity, strengthening its structures, and promoting inclusion and shared responsibility.

"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," he said.

The APC chairman also pointed to the party’s electoral wins as proof of Nigerians’ trust in its leadership and vision.

"Our impressive electoral victories during this period are a testament to the confidence Nigerians continue to place in our party. These achievements belong to every committed member and reaffirm that the APC remains the preferred platform for progressive governance and national development," he added.

As he looks to the future, Yilwatda promised to boost internal democracy, improve party administration, and engage more with members as they support President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

"This anniversary is more than a moment of reflection; it is a renewed call to greater service. We will continue to strengthen internal democracy, modernise party administration, deepen engagement with our members and position the APC for even greater success as we advance and support the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu," he said.

Yilwatda reaffirmed his leadership style, promising to serve the party with humility, fairness, and transparency.

"As we begin another year of service, I reaffirm my commitment to lead with humility, fairness, transparency and unwavering dedication. Together, we will continue to build a stronger, more united APC and contribute meaningfully to the peace, stability and prosperity of our beloved nation," Yilwatda stated.

He expressed gratitude to party members and supporters for their trust and prayers, showing confidence in the APC's future.

"The journey continues, and I remain confident that our best days are still ahead. One year completed. Greater victories ahead," he said.