The governing party in Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress, APC is to train 250 youths as ushers and protocol officers for its forthcoming National Convention slated for March 26.
The Governor of Kano state, Umar Ganduje who is also the chairman of the APC Sub Committee on Protocol announced this while speaking with journalists at the party’s headquarters in Abuja.
The governor who said preparation for the national convention was in top gear added that the date was sacrosanct.
“We are preparing for the convention, apart from the selection of about 250 able young men and women, they will be under going training after which they will proceed to the Eagle Square venue of the convention.
“I will be there myself with other members of the protocol sub committee.
“You know there will be many dignitaries; legislators, governors, the President and the Vice President, even ministers who will be there as observers.
“The convention will be a gathering of who is who, not only in APC, but in government,” Ganduje said.
Speaking on a court order restricting the conduct of the APC National Convention, Governor Ganduje said there was no need for worries.
“I have no fears, our convention will hold, don’t worry we are equal to the task. We are the biggest party in Africa and we have the experience to handle situations.
“We are organising the convention. Selection and consensus is taking place and we believe we will give you the best” he said.
At the National Convention, new members of the APC National Working Committee are expected to be elected.
The party’s affairs is presently being managed by Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee.
Emmanuel Ukoh
