By Umar Faruk
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria
October 17, 2025 (Series News Online)
The Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to create opportunities for 1,000 youths in each of the 8,809 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wards across the 36 states of the federation. This initiative, aimed at promoting youth empowerment and development, is part of the APC's Renewed Hope agenda.
The PGF, which met in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, from October 16 to 17, pledged to continue aligning state-level policies with the administration's national development objectives. The forum's chairman, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Imo State Governor, read a communiqué at the end of the meeting, stating that the initiative would foster economic growth and development across the country.
"We are committed to creating opportunities for Nigerians across the 8,809 INEC wards," Uzodimma said. "This initiative will empower 1,000 youths in each ward, providing them with skills and support to start their own businesses or gain employment."
The forum welcomed Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State into the APC fold, alongside his team and supporters, bringing the total number of APC governors to 24. The PGF commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC leadership for steering the party into a new era of inclusivity, ideological clarity, and national consolidation.
The initiative is expected to have a significant impact on the country's economy and youth development. The PGF also appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to embrace dialogue in resolving its grievances with the Federal Government.
The forum commended President Tinubu for achieving successes in the economy and security, noting that inflation and interest rates are on the decline. The PGF expressed solidarity with citizens affected by insecurity and commended President Tinubu for strengthening national unity and providing progressive leadership.
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