The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has observed that the energy, ideas, and mobilisation efforts of the youth population have continued to serve as the backbone of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Minister made this remarks while addressing vibrant youth leaders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) North West Zone at the “Meet and Greet” for Asiwaju/Shettima event, held at Ladi Kwali Hall, African Continental Hotel, Abuja.
Mahmoud commended the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) and APC youth leadership for organising the gathering, which she described as a vital platform for strengthening party unity, engagement, and resolve.
She extended appreciation to the youths for their steadfast loyalty to the APC and the visionary leadership of President Bola Tinubu, and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
According to her, “Your energy, ideas, and mobilisation efforts continue to serve as the backbone of our party’s success and the sustenance of our democratic ideals.”
Mahmoud reaffirmed the North West Zone’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s political evolution and the APC’s triumphs, urging youth leaders to promote issue-based engagement, peaceful mobilisation, and constructive dialogue.
The Minister congratulated the organisers and participants, expressing confidence that the event would deepen APC unity and energize the youth base in support of President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima.
In his remarks, the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who served as the Director, 2023 Youth Mobilisation North-West, affirmed that the gathering was organised to bring together APC youth leaders from the North-West Zone whom have contributed immensely to the success of the 2023 election victory, while also recognising their various contributions to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s administration.
He further stated that the gathering would re-energize young people to support the current administration.
He therefore, called for their valued contributions that would further inspire the teeming youths to support the President to achieve his campaign promises to the zone in particular and the nation at large.
The high point of the event was the presentation of meritorious awards to deserving APC youth leaders from the zone.