In the aftermath of the eighth National Convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abuja on Saturday, businessman and politician, Abdulrahman Haske has commended President Bola Tinubu for re-echoing his commitment to the inclusion of youths and women into the political calculation of the party.
This was contained in a statement signed by his Publicity Secretary, Abdulgaffar Ahmad.
Haske, a governorship aspirant in Adamawa State who participated actively in the convention that took place at the Eagles Square, Abuja, thanked the president for his belief in the youth and women.
He noted that the inclusion of youths and women into political and administrative positions, has contributed to the delivery of dividends of democracy and strengthened the confidence of Nigerians across all demographic in the present administration.
“We have had a productive and well-coordinated national convention with the active participation of all members of the party and the president’s speech offers an elixir and hope to people like me, who project the aspirations of the youth population, representing 60 percent of Nigeria’s estimated 200 million population,” he said.
Haske said the president still believes in the strength of youths, whose creativity, innovation, digital fluency and entrepreneurial spirit remain vital to national progress, describing them as the country’s “hope for a more glorious and assured future.”
“Your creativity, innovation, digital fluency, enterprising spirit and courage are our greatest national asset. This party must continue to open more doors for our youth participation, not as a prop, but as decision makers,” the president said during the convention.
Addressing youths directly, Tinubu emphasised the need for greater inclusion of young people in governance and party structures.
“For the young people of our country and our nation, let me speak directly to you. You are not only the future of Nigeria, you are our hope for a more glorious and assured future,” the president added.
According to Haske, President Tinubu’s emphasis on the importance of nurturing a new generation of politically active and value-driven leaders, serves as greater encouragement for young Nigerians who look forward to seeking elective positions to contribute their quota to the nation’s development.
He also quoted the president as reiterating the need to nurture a generation of young progressive men and women who are not only politically active, but intellectually grounded, morally disciplined and nationally committed, acknowledging the president’s resolve that the “future we seek cannot be built without you (the youth) at its centre.”
Meanwhile, Haske has congratulated the new National Working Committee, NWC, and executives of the APC at the state, zonal and national levels for the success of the convention and implored them to work tirelessly “until we deliver our great party from top to bottom.”
He also thanked state and national chieftains for giving him proper recognition at the convention.
He particularly congratulated Governor Ahmadu Fintiri for the mobilisation of party members from Adamawa State and other stakeholders, and his steadfastness throughout the convention, promising to work with stakeholders for the sustainability of the APC in the state.
