Ogori Descendants Union, ODU, Congratulates APC New Chairman, Prof Yilwatda

The President of Ogori Descendants’ Union (ODU), Dr. Gabriel Aiso, has sent his warmest congratulations on behalf of the group to Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, who was unanimously elected and officially inaugurated as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held recently in Abuja.

Until his inauguration as APC National Chairman, Prof Yilwatda was the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs.

ODU, a socio-cultural organisation and community of indigenes of Ogori, an ethnic group located in the North-Central of Nigeria, Kogi State, hailed the emergence of Prof. Yilwatda as the new APC helmsman, describing him as a man of high integrity and great intellectual prowess known for purposeful and inclusive leadership.

The group is of the conviction that with his huge wealth of experience and leadership pedigree, the distinguished scholar, accomplished engineer and astute politician, who was conferred with the chieftaincy title, Ókò Unini, at this year’s Ovia Osese Festival in Ogori, would serve his party and the nation well in his new role.

A statement issued on behalf of ODU by its President, Dr. Aiso, to felicitate the respected professor of Computer Engineering and APC governorship candidate in Plateau State during the 2023 general election, reads:

“Dear Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda,

“On behalf of the Ogori Descendants Union (ODU) and the entire Ogori community, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on your election as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s 14th National Executive Committee meeting.

“Your emergence is not only a testament to your integrity, intellectual depth, and leadership pedigree but also a beacon of hope for those who believe in purposeful and inclusive leadership. As a distinguished academic and a committed public servant, your journey has consistently reflected values that resonate deeply with our people—values of excellence, fairness, and service.

“The Ogori community holds you in high esteem not just as a national figure, but as a friend who has shown genuine regard for our people and aspirations. We are confident that your tenure will be marked by wisdom, innovation, and a renewed focus on unity and progress across the nation.

“May your time in this pivotal role be impactful and may history record your leadership as one that strengthened democratic values, deepened party discipline, and promoted equity.

“Congratulations once again, Prof. Yilwatda. You have our support and our prayers.”