President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the need for a progressive and inclusive democracy that tackles poverty by creating job opportunities for youth and ensuring quality education for all Nigerian children.
President Tinubu shared these views during a meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) in Lagos on Thursday, as conveyed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
Tinubu also expressed his support for establishing the National Institute of Progressive Studies.
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He highlighted the Institute’s role in conducting thorough research and educating party members about democratic principles and good governance, aiming to give the party a distinct identity.
”Collaboration with various government arms is crucial, and I commend the leadership of our party for working hard to promote these essential ideals,” the President stated.
The President called on the leadership of the party to target more youths and women in its e-registration and digital membership validation exercise scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.
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”I stand solidly with you in the advancement of the progressive ideological stance of our party and we will pursue it with vigour,” he stated.
President Tinubu thanked members of the party for the overwhelming show of support to him during the campaigns, the electoral victory, and with the affirmation of his presidency by the Supreme Court.
”It has been a while since we have had the opportunity to come together, especially since the Supreme Court ruling. I had hoped for a gathering, but the demanding tasks of my office that we fought for have called for increased focus, dedication, and time,” the President said.
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Expressing concern on the alarming figure of out-of-school children in the country, President Tinubu declared, ”We must address this issue by establishing more schools, recruiting teachers, and providing at least one meal a day for the school children, aligning with the progressive ideology we aim to pursue.”
The National Chairman of the All Progressives’ Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje informed the President that plans are being put in place by the NWC to ensure the success of the party in the coming bye-elections into National and State legislative houses in February 2024.
”We assure Your Excellency that under our leadership and with your consent, strategies have been put in place to win the support of our people and secure all the seats available for the electoral contest,” he said.
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