APC Chairman Urges Renewed Hope Ambassadors to Market Tinubu’s Achievements Nationwide
Njideka Ozoalor
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has called on members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to take the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration directly to Nigerians across the country, stressing that policies and projects cannot speak for themselves.
Speaking at a workshop organised for coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Abuja on Wednesday, Yilwatda said the success of the APC and the Renewed Hope agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections would depend largely on how effectively party supporters communicate the impact of government policies to ordinary Nigerians.
According to him, facts and statistics alone are not enough to win public support, noting that citizens are more likely to connect with relatable stories that demonstrate how government interventions have improved lives.
“Policies will not speak for the administration. Projects will not speak for themselves. Statistics do not speak for themselves, but people speak,” Yilwatda declared.
He described the workshop as more than a routine training exercise, saying it was a strategic effort aimed at countering misinformation and ensuring Nigerians receive accurate information about the reforms and investments undertaken by the Tinubu administration.
“This workshop is a strategic mission. It is about ensuring Nigerians have access to accurate information on the bold reforms, transformative policies, and unprecedented investments by President Tinubu to reposition our country for sustainable prosperity,” he said.
The APC chairman recalled the economic challenges inherited by the administration in May 2023, including fuel subsidy burdens, multiple foreign exchange windows, declining investor confidence, revenue leakages and mounting debt obligations.
According to him, President Tinubu chose to implement difficult but necessary reforms rather than pursue politically convenient options.
“Faced with those realities, Tinubu chose courage over convenience,” Yilwatda said, adding that the administration prioritised long-term economic stability over short-term political gains.
He argued that the results of those reforms are beginning to emerge, citing improvements in macroeconomic indicators, fiscal management and investor confidence.
Yilwatda noted that Nigeria’s foreign reserves have grown to over $50 billion, while government revenues have increased through improved tax administration and the removal of fuel subsidies.
He added that higher allocations to states and local governments have enhanced their capacity to undertake development projects and provide social services.
The APC chairman also pointed to renewed investor confidence, highlighting fresh investments across key sectors of the economy.
“Shell, which once pulled back, is now committing $20 billion in fresh investment into Nigeria. Domestic and foreign investments are rising across energy, manufacturing, agriculture, technology, telecommunications and infrastructure,” he said.
He further disclosed that Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, describing it as evidence of improving economic performance.
On infrastructure development, Yilwatda said the Tinubu administration has embarked on one of the country’s most ambitious renewal programmes, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway and the development of hundreds of dams to support agriculture and economic growth.
He also highlighted the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline project and ongoing rail modernisation efforts aimed at boosting industrialisation, reducing transportation costs and enhancing national competitiveness.
According to him, these initiatives form part of the administration’s broader vision of building a one-trillion-dollar economy.
Beyond infrastructure, the APC chairman said the government is making significant investments in human capital development through programmes such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which he said has expanded access to higher education financing for about 1.5 million young Nigerians.
He also cited ongoing efforts to strengthen social protection programmes, expand health insurance coverage and establish new cancer treatment centres across the country.
Yilwatda urged the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to simplify government policies and communicate them in ways that resonate with citizens, focusing on tangible benefits such as jobs, roads, student loans and healthcare improvements.
“Our task is not merely to prepare for elections; our task is to help build a stronger Nigeria. A Nigeria with modern infrastructure, a productive economy and opportunities for young people. This is the Nigeria Renewed Hope seeks to build,” he said.
The APC chairman commended the ambassadors for their commitment to public engagement and advocacy, expressing confidence that they would play a critical role in promoting the administration’s achievements and strengthening support for the party across the country.
