President Bola Tinubu declared on Thursday that the All Progressives Congress must now concentrate on providing services to Nigerians after working hard to win the president and other elective posts.
Tinubu asked the APC leadership, in especially elected officials, to be strong in their commitment to good governance, which, in his view, will reshape the country’s political and economic environment to better serve the needs of the underprivileged.
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The President promised that his administration would continue to make sure that all government programmes benefit and uplift the masses of the country rather than causing more suffering when he spoke at the party’s 12th National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, where former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and Senator Basiru Ajibola were elected as the new National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed in a statement he signed on Thursday titled ‘President Tinubu galvanizes APC leaders at NEC: effective implementation of ideas is paramount in addressing needs of the poor.’
In his first NEC address since his election victory, Tinubu said winning the election is only the beginning of a longer progressive journey.
He noted that responsive and accountable governance is a separate challenge that requires continuous effort.
“We are in the process of establishing fully a government of the people, for the people, and by the people.
“It is in my time that the subsidy has been removed, and it is now upon us to satisfy the yearnings of the poor in a larger, restructured economy,” President Tinubu declared.
He urged party members to promote unity, stability, and camaraderie forged in common purpose among themselves, reiterating that nurturing the party should start from the grassroots level.
President Tinubu also called on the party faithful to train its sights squarely on development and prosperity for the country.
He assured Nigerians that his administration is poised to build international trade partnerships across sectors that will benefit the national coffers and the wallets of the Nigerian people.
Tinubu defended the legitimacy of the 2023 election, echoing his earlier stated position that those who do not accept the outcome of a free and fair election do not deserve the joy of victory.
“We have worked hard, and we have received the trophy. Winning an election is the first part of the process.
“What is next is good governance and quality service delivery. We must promote unity, peace, and love among all organs of the party.”
