July 24, (THEWILL) — Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has extended his congratulations to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda for his election by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the party’s new National Chairman.
Prof. Nentawe, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, was unanimously elected by the APC NEC on Thursday to replace Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned in June 2025, over personal and health reasons.
Governor Alia, who described Prof. Yilwatda as a distinguished academic and a visionary leader, said he has no doubt in the ability of the Plateau State-born scholar and politician to succeed in taking the party to more enviable heights.
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula in Makurdi on Thursday, said the Governor cited the new Chairman’s intellect, brilliance, expertise, integrity and his unwavering commitment to excellence as some of the qualities that will draw more admiration and attract more support and love for the ruling All Progressives Congress across the country.
The statement quotes the governor as wishing the former Benue State Electoral Commissioner and the All Progressives Congress candidate for the 2023 Plateau Governorship election all the best as he steers the affairs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its National Chairman.
