President Bola Tinubu has charged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to embrace financial discipline and active promotion of top-level women and youth participation in the day-to-day operations of the party.
According to the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement, Tinubu gave the charge on Wednesday, during the National Caucus meeting of the party, which took place at the State House Conference Centre.
Speaking in his capacity as President and leader of the party, Tinubu noted that the future of the APC belongs to Nigeria’s young people and women, considering their proven dedication and demonstrable prowess in election matters.
“As a party, we must handle our finances very well. I hope the financial audit recommended by the National Working Committee (NWC) will help us strengthen our finances better. I thank our Governors who contribute generously to the wallet of the party. These times are tough. We are challenged. Please continue to support the party.
“Our party also needs to be more gender friendly, and we need more participation from the youths because they own our tomorrow. Let’s get more youths and women involved. They are very dedicated election masters,” he said.
While intimating the party leaders in attendance, which included the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, former National Chairmen, Chief Bisi Akande, Chief John Oyegun, as well as serving Governors, former governors and National Assembly members, the President detailed decisions he has taken so far to reform the country’s economy, reiterating that Nigeria cannot continue to sustain the treasury-depleting fuel subsidy and losses incurred by the past foreign exchange management regime.
“We can’t continue to play poker with our economy. That is why I took the decisions I have taken so far,” he said.
