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A RIGHT PEG IN A PERFECT SQUARE — CONGRATULATIONS PROFESSOR NENTAWE YILWATDA

A RIGHT PEG IN A PERFECT SQUARE — CONGRATULATIONS PROFESSOR NENTAWE YILWATDA.

By: UMAR ALIYU

In a political landscape often fraught with surprises and uncertainty, the appointment and confirmation of Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stands out as a rare moment of clarity and strategic brilliance. The announcement, ratified today at the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, is nothing short of monumental. It signals a return to values-driven leadership, intellectual rigour, and technocratic excellence.

Professor Nentawe, an engineer, academic, and tested public servant, embodies the ideal blend of intellect and grassroots wisdom. Born on August 8, 1968, his trajectory through academia, public service, and politics reflects a disciplined mind and a committed heart. From his years as Director of ICT at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, to his impactful role as Resident Electoral Commissioner in Benue State (2017–2021), and later his stewardship as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Professor Yilwatda has consistently demonstrated depth, integrity, and an unflinching commitment to national development.

In 2023, he was the governorship candidate of the APC in Plateau State, a testament to his credibility and strong grassroots appeal. Though he did not emerge victorious, his campaign reinvigorated hope and strengthened party structures in the state. That energy is now set to be deployed on a national scale.

His appointment comes at a critical time. The APC, Nigeria’s ruling party, is in need of not just a chairman, but a visionary helmsman someone who can steer it through the complexities of national unity, intra-party democracy, ideological clarity, and youth inclusion. In Professor Yilwatda, the APC has found just that. This is not just a strategic move, it is an inspired one a right peg in a perfect square.

The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, deserves commendation for placing merit above politics and wisdom above sentiment. By selecting a man who has walked the corridors of academia, managed the rigors of electoral integrity, and understood the pulse of the masses, the President has once again shown that governance must be led by men of purpose, not merely power.

To Professor Nentawe Yilwatda: this is both an honour and a burden. It is a call to unify, not just the party, but hearts. It is a challenge to elevate the discourse and restore public trust. The expectations are enormous, but so too is your preparation.

Nigeria watches. The APC watches. And history, as always, is taking notes.

Congratulations, Professor. May your tenure be as purposeful as your journey.

UMAR ALIYU is a columnist, political analyst, and advocate of good governance.


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