President Bola Tinubu has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership to embrace responsibility in all forms, particularly financial discipline and the active promotion of top-level women and youth engagement in the party’s day-to-day operations.
Tinubu made this claim on Wednesday during the party’s National Caucus meeting at the State House Conference Centre, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
The APC’s national head stated that the party’s future belongs to Nigeria’s youth and women, citing their demonstrated dedication and electoral prowess.
“As a party, we must handle our finances very well. I hope the financial audit recommended by the National Working Committee (NWC) will help us strengthen our finances better. I thank our governors who contribute generously to the wallet of the party. These times are tough. We are challenged. Please continue to support the party.
“Our party also needs to be more gender friendly, and we need more participation from the youths because they own our tomorrow. Let’s get more youths and women involved. They are very dedicated election masters,” President Tinubu implored.
The President detailed decisions he has taken so far to reform the country’s economy, reiterating that Nigeria cannot continue to sustain the treasury-depleting fuel subsidy and losses incurred by the past foreign exchange management regime.
“We can’t continue to play poker with our economy. That is why I took the decisions I have taken so far.”
In his welcome address, Acting APC National Chairman, Senator Abubakar Kyari commended President Tinubu for the steps he has taken so far to reposition the economy for greater productivity and future prosperity.
The Acting National Chairman presented two memos to the National Caucus; Appointment of External Auditors and fill the ing of vacant party offices.
The two major party positions which the Caucus considered are that of the National Chairmanship and National Secretary seats that will be filled by the National Executive Council (NEC) at its next scheduled meeting for Thursday, August 3, 2023, at, the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
The party leaders in attendance include the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, former National Chairmen, Chief Bisi Akande, Chief John Oyegun, as well as serving governors, former governors and National Assembly members.