Nentawe Yilwatda Emerges New APC National Chairman, All You Need To Know About Him
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- July 24, 2025 --
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–– Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda
By St. Johnson Adegboyega
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Yilatda’s appointed was confirmed on Thursday, during the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the APC.
He will replace Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned last month, citing health issues.
The Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Bukar Dalori, assumed office in an acting capacity after Ganduje stepped down.
Stakeholders had expected NEC to ratify Dalori’s role and give him a timeframe within which to organise an elective National Convention to choose a substantive chairman.
All You Need To Know About Him:
Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the new APC National Chairman.
– Born: August 8, 1968, Dungung, Kanke LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria.
– Family: Son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Toma Yilwatda.
– Education:
– B.Sc. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (1992).
– Master’s degree, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
– PhD in Digital Systems Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
– Career:
– Lecturer and community development expert at Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.
– Over 29 years as a consultant for international development partners, public, and private sectors.
– ICT Director, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (12 years).
– Resident Electoral Commissioner, Benue State (July 2017–December 2021).
– State Coordinator, Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation (2023 elections).
– Political Roles:
– APC Governorship Candidate, Plateau State (2023 elections).
– Appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (October 23, 2024).
– APC National Chairman
(July 24, 2025 – ).
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