The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has applauded the APC Professionals Council, a foremost grassroot mobilisation and support group of the party for its efforts in galvanising the backing of more Nigerians as preparations for 2023 general elections take full swing.
According to Tinubu, professionals are the backbone of the country’s progress and development, calling for the inclusion in management of Nigeria’s affairs.
Tinubu a former governor of Lagos State spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the official inauguration of the women wing of the council.
The presidential candidate who was represented by his Special Adviser on Media, Tunde Rahman expressed gratitude to the leadership of the council under its Director General, Hon. Seyi Bamigbade for its consistency in advancing the support base of APC in the grassroot, assuring that he will continue to identify with the council.
Similarly, Hajia Asia Ahmed El-Rufai, First Lady of Kaduna State lauded the initiative of the council and its women wing for their zeal and commitment in ensuring that the party emerges victorious in the 2023 general elections across board.
According to her, women have a critical role to play in the country’s development and nation building, urging the women wing of the APC Professionals Council to take the message of women inclusion to all corners of the nation.
Also speaking, the APC National Women Leader, Dr. Betta Edu expressed optimism that the inauguration of the women wing of the council will open a new vista in women inclusion in politics in the country.
She also pledged the support of her office in the programmes and agenda of the council, noting that time has come for professionals to be included in the management of the country’s affairs.
The Chairman House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga said women wield a humongous number that can change the nation’s political atmosphere.
She said recent research has indicated that women are better managers of both human and material resources, stating that giving women roles in leadership will result in tangible gain in fostering democratic dividends.
Earlier, the Director Womens wing of the council, Ronke Soyombo said the country will be missing a lot if the women are not given opportunity to be part of the country’s decision-making.
She said the women are not confrontational but advocating that they should be given a level playing field to serve their fatherland.
Participants were later received by Bola Tinubu personally at his Abuja residence.
In his address, he urged them to remain loyal and committed to the progress of the party, assuring that if elected the president of Nigeria in 2023, he will ensure a fair representation of women in his cabinet.
