Tinubu’s Vision For North Not Political -Yilwatda

The national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the vision of President Bola Tinubu for Northern Nigeria goes beyond politics as it is a well-thought-out economic and developmental strategy aimed at unlocking the vast potential of the region.

He reaffirmed that the deliberate and strategic investments of Tinubu’s administration in Northern Nigeria are designed to transform the region into a formidable economic bloc and a model of development for neighbouring countries across West and Central Africa.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC national chairman noted that the scale, depth, and intentionality of ongoing federal government interventions underscore a clear commitment to repositioning the North.

Yilwatda emphasised that the Northern region, given its geographical advantage and economic potential, is strategically positioned to serve as a gateway to neighbouring countries such as Niger Republic, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin Republic.

He stated that the ongoing infrastructure revolution, spanning roads, rail, agriculture, energy, and education, will not only stimulate local economies but also deepen cross-border trade, enhance regional integration, and position Northern Nigeria as a commercial nerve centre for the sub-region.

According to him, “The vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Northern Nigeria goes beyond politics; it is a well-thought-out economic and developmental strategy aimed at unlocking the vast potential of the region.

“Within the lifetime of this administration, the North will emerge as a strong economic powerhouse, driven by infrastructure, human capital development, and strategic investments.”

Yilwatda highlighted several ongoing and planned infrastructure projects that are critical to the North’s transformation, including: “the expansion and rehabilitation of major road corridors linking Northern states to key commercial hubs, facilitating seamless movement of goods and people.

“The ongoing rail modernization projects, including extensions that connect Northern cities to ports and southern markets, thereby reducing logistics costs and boosting trade competitiveness.

“Strategic investments in energy infrastructure aimed at improving power supply to industrial clusters and rural communities across the region.

“The development of agricultural value chains through irrigation projects, mechanization support, and agro-processing zones to ensure food security and export readiness.”

He noted that these projects are not isolated initiatives but part of a coordinated national strategy to integrate the North into global value chains while strengthening its role within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Professor Yilwatda called on all stakeholders in the Northern region, traditional rulers, political leaders, youth groups, business communities, and civil society, to rally behind the Tinubu administration to ensure the successful implementation of these transformative initiatives.

He cautioned against the actions of self-serving politicians whose ambitions, he said, could derail the progress being made.

He assured stakeholders that the APC remains committed to delivering tangible results that will uplift the region and secure a prosperous future for generations to come.

“The North is on the path to renewal. With sustained support, visionary leadership, and collective responsibility, we will build a region that stands tall, not just within Nigeria, but across Africa,” he affirmed.