The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has appointed Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello as the Council’s National Youth Coordinator, ahead of the start of the Presidential and National Assembly campaigns on September 28.
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, informed Bello of his appointment in a letter.
The APC candidate stated that Bello deserved the appointment because of his impressive political achievements and exemplary leadership as governor of his state and party member.
The former Lagos Governor also expressed confidence that the Kogi Governor would do his best in his new role.
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The letter titled: “Appointment as National Youth Coordinator for Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council”, reads in part: “By way of this letter, we are pleased to formally convey your appointment as National Youth Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.
“This appointment is fitting and appropriate, given your impressive political achievements and the exemplary leadership you have demonstrated as governor of your state and as a party member.
“We are grateful that you have joined our campaign team. We know you will do your utmost in this new responsibility so we conduct an effective, message -driven campaign leading us to victory in the 2023 Presidential election.
“Together, not only can we ensure victory for our party in the February 2023 election but we shall also move Nigeria along the path of national greatness by building on the achievements of our party and the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in providing progressive good governance to Nigerians. We wish you God’s speed and guidance.
“Congratulations. Please, accept the assurances of our highest respect and regards always.”
In his acceptance letter, Bello pledged to deploy all in his capacity, working alongside the Presidential candidate, to ensure victory for APC.
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“Your Excellency is one great Nigerian I know, who not only exemplifies but abundantly demonstrates, through transformational leadership and good governance, my own aspirations for a Nigeria that is Secure, United and Prosperous,” he stated.
