Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has congratulated the newly appointed National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, describing his emergence as a timely and strategic development for the ruling party.
Tuggar, who paid a courtesy visit to Professor Yilwatda at his residence in Abuja, described the appointment as a significant move that would reinforce the APC’s internal cohesion and prepare it for critical electoral contests ahead.
“On behalf of my office and constituents, I warmly congratulate the new National Chairman of our great party, the All Progressives Congress. Your appointment comes at a crucial moment in our democratic journey one that demands steady leadership, vision, and consensus-building,” Tuggar said.
The Foreign Minister, a founding member of the APC and a key figure in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, expressed strong confidence in the capacity of the new chairman to unify the party, build strategic alliances across regions, and strengthen the APC’s policy focus.
He called on all stakeholders within the party to rally behind the new leadership, stressing the importance of unity, discipline, and shared purpose in advancing the party’s vision and governance promises.
“This is a time for renewed commitment to party ideals. With the right leadership, we can deepen democratic governance and deliver on our pledges to the Nigerian people,” Tuggar added.
Professor Yilwatda took the reins of the APC at a time the party is undergoing internal reforms and positioning itself for upcoming local government and gubernatorial elections.
