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Progressive Young Leadership Summit: You are best marketers of APC in this election, Oshiomhole tells youths

-As Gov Bagudu assures Tinubu has national appeal to win
-Dayo Israel tasks APC young members on national mobilisation

The National Youth Leader of the Nigerian ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Dayo Israel, on Sunday, charged young members of APC to engage Nigerians on the benefits of voting for the party in the 2023 generation elections.

This task was handed to the youths at the opening of the Progressive Young Leaders Summit of the APC, holding at the International Conference Centre (ICC), in Abuja.

The Progressive Young Leaders Summit themed, “Agenda 2023 – The Nigeria that we want”, is a two-day event that, by implication, is expected to end on Monday September 19, 2022.

At the event, where the Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Atiku Abubakar Bagudu, was first eminent leader to arrive amidst rain Sunday morning, Hon. Israel said the APC had through its effective policies of infrastructural development, investment in agriculture, education, security, rule of law and good governance had given Nigeria a pedestal to reclaim its position as Africa’s economic and political power house.

He added that as a progressive-centered party, the APC was determined to continue on the path to national advancement by ensuring that its presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is elected in 2023 as the successor to incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari.

The APC youth leader said this could only be achieved if the party’s youths mobilize in their millions nationwide to engage the Nigerian electorate on what is in store for them.

“As young people of Nigeria, we have a role and a responsibility to stand up and be counted for what is right for development, for progress, change and upward mobility for our generation,” he said.

“We can complain on social media but we can only make a difference if we have a clear picture of the Nigeria we want to see,” Dayo Israel stated.

He enjoined the youths to work with their leaders across the 36 states of the federation for synergy and order to be maintained.

Also speaking at the occasion, immediate past Governor of Edo State and one time National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, said the youths were the best marketers and canvassers of the party whose energy and drive was vital in communicating to Nigerians the party’s past achievements in the areas of agriculture, education, infrastructural development, security and good governance.

Oshiomole said the APC Youth wing must showcase the leadership qualities of its presidential hopeful Tinubu – based on his qualities of courage, innovation, mentoring and national outlook.

“The Youths have huge potentials both individually and collectively to be the drivers of Nigeria’s development,” he said.

“What stands APC apart from other political parties is its progressive ideology centered on welfarism. We care for the elderly, women, and children across Nigeria.

“We are addressing insecurity particularly in the North-East, empowered millions of Nigerian farmers, fed millions of children across public schools, paid salaries of serving and retired public workers across the federation irrespective of party affiliation, driven the nation’s railway expansion through the Itakpe-Warri line, Lagos-Ibadan line, Abuja-Kaduna rail and lots more,” Oshiomole enthused.

The former labour leader said with Tinubu’s success story in Lagos, Nigeria would be in safe, assured hands if the two-time former governor was elected.

In his own remarks, the Kebbi State Governor, Senator Atiku Abubakar Bagudu, said the APC would ensure that its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, wins in 2023 because he is a difference maker.

Bagudu said Tinubu has national appeal that would ensure every section of the country was carried along when the party retained federal power.

“If you can dream it, you can achieve it. The challenge is if you do not dream it, you cannot achieve it. If we do not have the picture of the Nigeria we want to see, nothing can be achieved.

“Tinubu led a Lagos that was doing well in infrastructure, economic revival and human capacity development. He gave the young people the platform to take on the world.

“For the young progressives, they must learn from the Lagos experience. As part of their understanding, they have to appreciate that yes we want youth that will take on the world. But we also want your thinking to envelope those other youths that need to be included. That is one of the strong points of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he added.

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GIPS COMMENDS RT. HON. FEMI GBAJABIAMILA OVER LANRE SMART AND BISI IRINOYE APPOINTMENT, DESCRIBES APPOINTMENT AS DESERVING

The board of Gavel Institute of Parliamentary Studies (GIPS) has saluted the Speaker of Nigeria House of Representative, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on the appointment of Mr. Lanre Smart and Bar. Bisi Irinoye as the Chief of Staff and Special Assistant on legal matter respectively describing it as timely and well deserving.

In a released signed by the Chairman of the Board, Mr Ismail Aderounmu and made available to Journalist in Abuja on Wednesday, Mr. Lanre Smart and Barr. Bisi were described as sound technocrats with proven integrity, loyalty and hard-work, saying, that their appointments did not come as a surprise.

Mr Aderounmu, said he had no doubt that Mr Lanre Smart and Bar. Bisi would bring their wealth of accumulated experience, knowledge and intellectual prowess to bear in discharging their responsibilities and value to her new office.

‘’On behalf of the Management and the Board of Directors of GIPS, I heartily congratulate Mr Lanre Smart and Barr. Bisi Irinoye on their appointments and wish them well in discharging their various responsibilities”. The statement said.

APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel Emerges Chairperson of Youth Leaders’ Forum

The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Dayo Israel has been elected chairperson of the Forum of National Youth Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria.

He was elected the chairperson during the August meeting of the Forum and was affirmed today, Sunday during the September meeting at Abuja.

The Forum brings together National Youth Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria.

APC National Youth Leader Mourns Queen Elizabeth II

The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Dayo Israel has expressed his sadness over the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This was made known in a post on his social media handles on Friday after he visited the British Ambassador, HE Catriona Liang to extend his condolence.

“I Just visited the British Ambassador, HE Catriona Liang to extend my condolences for the demise of one of my most favourite women in the world, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As a British Council Global Changemaker, British Council Connecting Futures Fellow, and a Commonwealth Youth Champion, I have been inspired by her sense of duty, service and dedication to the commonwealth; and I hope that many young leaders will learn from her life of honour, philanthropy and service; even as we nows say, may God save The King.”
He said.

SRJ PARLEYS PROGRESSIVES E-GROUP ON 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

The senate spokesperson who is the senator representing the good people of Osun central senatorial district, Dr. Ajibola Bashiru in the evening of Friday the 2nd day of September 2022 had a parlay with members of the number one online media group in the state of Osun, the progressives e-group on the need to be adequately prepared for 2023 general elections.

At the meeting which was held at the Osun central senatorial constituency office of the senator, the coordinator of the group, Hon. Taoheed Ademola Omo-omi in his opening remark appreciated the senator for his recognition of the group in all his programs during his tenure as commissioner in the state and since he became the Senator representing Osun central senatorial district.
He highlighted few of the senators hand of fellowships extended to the group and he did appreciated the giant strides of the senate spokesperson as the Director-General of the last governorship election in the state. He concluded by praying Almighty God to crown the efforts in the end.

In his discussion with the number one online media group members, Senator Ajibola Basiru reiterated the importance of media (especially social-media) to electoral contest in contemporary Nigeria and thus charge the group to be up and doing in readiness for the fast approaching 2023 general election in which he himself, is seeking a return to the senate for 2nd term.

He said “with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as presidential candidate of our party, the All Progressives Congress, we must all double our efforts to see to his victory to better the lots of Nigerian populace and the victory of all our party’s candidates in the state and national assembly election slated for February 2023.

The online media group in her reaction to the senators charge, promised their readiness to take more proactive stances both online and offline to see to the victory of All Progressives Congress in subsequent elections not only in Osun but Nigeria at large.

In his votes of thank on behalf of the group, the General Secretary, Mr Abiodun Collins appreciated the senator for his doggedness, he charged members to be more committed and assured the senator of more dedication & commitment of the group members.

APC presidential aspirants ignore Abuja meeting

A meeting of former presidential aspirants of the All Progressives Congress scheduled for Abuja on Wednesday failed to hold.

The postponement of the meeting was announced a few hours to its commencement.

The PUNCH gathered that the meeting was cancelled because of the non-commitment of the aspirants, many of whom had indicated that they would not be available.

One of the aspirants, Dr Nicolas Felix, in a statement on Monday, said those who contested against the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu at the presidential primary, would converge on Abuja at 2 pm on Wednesday.

Felix said, “We will also brainstorm on adopting winning campaign strategies to support our standard-bearer, Bola Tinubu, and seek to carry every Nigerian along in our bid to coast home to victory in the 2023 general elections.”

But before the meeting was scheduled to start, Felix announced its postponement, stating that a new date would be announced. He, however, did not give the reason for the cancellation of the roundtable.

Felix’s statement read, “Please be informed that the strategic meeting of 2023 Presidential Aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, scheduled to hold on Wednesday the 31st of August has been postponed.

“A new date for the meeting will be communicated soon. Apologies for any inconvenience(s) that this might cause.”

The aborted meeting sought to address a number of factors such as a conciliatory move to reconcile aggrieved members, challenges bedevilling the country, inclusive politics and adoption of winning campaign strategies to coast home to victory ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Among those expected were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Science and Technology Minister, Ogbonnaya Onu; former Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba and former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio.

Five serving governors, namely Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Dave Umahi (Ebonyi), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa), Ben Ayade (Cross River) and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) were also expected.

Others were the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; former Ogun State governor and serving senator, Ibikunle Amosun; a serving senator, Ajayi Boroffice; former Zamfara governor, Ahmad Sani; former Imo State governor and serving senator, Rochas Okorocha; a former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole; fiery cleric, Tunde Bakare; Pastor and Businessman, Dr Nicolas Felix; former Information Minister, Ikeobasi Mokelu; Businessman, Tein Jack-Rich and the only female among them, Uju Ken-Ohanenye.

One of the aspirants who abandoned the parley, however, told our correspondent that the move by Felix, the youngest APC aspirant, to reunite all the aspirants, especially the aggrieved ones, was an effort in futility.

The APC chieftain, who pleaded anonymity, further disclosed that the body language of the presidential aspirants and some party members who participated in the presidential primary was clear.

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Excitement As Dayo Israel Lit Up Ebute Metta with Solar Lights [Video]

There was excitement in Kano Street, Parts of Osholake, Jebba and Odunfa in Ebute Metta East of Lagos State as The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Dayo Israel in his bid to keep the communities safer and reduce crime, facilitated Solar Street lights from the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for the areas.

This was made known in a video shared on the twitter handle of the National Youth Leader.

He said:

“Last night, we lit up Ebute Metta East with the Dayo Israel facilitated Solar Street lights from the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Kano Street, parts of Osholake, Jebba, Odunfa, etc in Lagos Mainland LG. It is our hope that this will help reduce crime and keep our people safer”

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APC Youth Wing Delegation Stole the Show in Burundi

The delegation of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria led by the National Youth Leader, Hon. Dayo Israel represented by the Deputy National Youth Leader, Hon. Jamaluddeen Kabir stole the show at the recently concluded Annual Youth Day Celebration of the ruling NDD-FDD party of Burundi.

The APC National Youth Leader’s address delivered by his representative was followed by a very loud ovation.

In the speech, He reiterated the relationship that co-exists between the two countries (Nigeria and Burundi) which he described has been a cordial one, with lots of mutual benefits on both sides, so also that of the two ruling parties, The APC in Nigeria, and CNDD-FDD in Burundi.

“If I may recall last year, 2021, there was a bilateral agreement signed between Nigeria and Burundi on political consultations.
As a result of the agreement signed between our two countries of recent there was a visit by the Secretary General of the ruling party of Burundi (CNDD-FDD) to Nigeria.

Also to cement the relationship between our parties, today, the Youth Leader of the ruling APC, in Nigeria, is here to show solidarity with the Youth in Burundi”

He said.

The delegation includes Zonal youth leader southwest, Youth Leader of Niger State and the Chief of Staff to the National Youth Leader.