President Bola Tinubu has charged the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and the party’s new chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, to prioritise progressive reforms and development, particularly at the grassroots level.
Prince Tinubu made the call during the 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the APC at the State House Banquet Hall on Thursday in Abuja.
Tinubu urged party leaders to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and reinforce internal party structures for broader political engagement and success.
The President expressed concern about slow governance at the local level and urged governors to deliver more democratic dividends to citizens, emphasising that Nigerians were still complaining at the grassroots level.
According to him, “I appreciate the confidence votes from the zones. We must meet regularly to boost grassroots mobilisation and promote party unity.
“Nigerians are still complaining at the grassroots. Governors, you must water the grass more and lead in delivering progressive change to the people,” he said.
“With the space we’ve created for aspiring members to join us, our doors remain open, and we should embrace them wholeheartedly,” Tinubu said.
Tinubu advised governors to “water the grass” more and lead in delivering progressive change to the people.
Tinubu proposed the formation of a national working committee to ensure seamless registration for new members across all states of the federation.
“We may form a party of elders, as the new chairman suggested, to oversee nationwide registration and ensure a smooth onboarding process for all new members,” he said.
He suggested the possibility of forming a party of elders to oversee nationwide registration and ensure a smooth onboarding process for all new members.
Tinubu stressed the need for a permanent APC national secretariat and tasked governors with leading the land acquisition process.
Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to economic stability and ongoing reforms, and assured Nigerians of better prospects ahead.
He pledged greater efforts toward food security, peace, and national stability, adding that the government remained focused on delivering key priorities.
Tinubu emphasised the need to invest more in Nigeria’s future, securing a sovereign food guarantee, and meeting the nation’s goals and expectations.
He pledged greater efforts toward food security, peace, and national stability, adding that the government remains focused on delivering key priorities.
“We must invest more in our country’s future. Those working with me will ensure we secure a sovereign food guarantee for Nigeria.
“We will keep working hard and listening to all of you to meet the nation’s goals and expectations,” he said.
The NEC meeting was attended by APC governors, ministers, lawmakers, and senior party officials from across the country.
