By Agrobroadcast Team
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has donated ₦10 million, alongside seedlings and other essential farm inputs, to farmers in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State as part of efforts to strengthen food security.
Professor Yilwatda said the intervention aligns with the food production drive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, aimed at tackling hunger and reducing poverty across the country.
He made this known over the weekend at his residence in Ampang East, Kanke LGA, during the Pang-Kum Day 2025 cultural festival. At the event, he was honoured with a traditional chieftaincy title, “Kaeh-rit,” meaning “the good seed of Ampang East,” in recognition of his contributions to community development. The honour was conferred alongside the late former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, David Shikfu Paradang.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Ngolong and Senior District Head of Ampang East, His Royal Highness Nde Koptong Samako Godit, highlighted Professor Yilwatda’s role in facilitating the construction of a community secondary school, sponsoring JAMB registration for students, supporting church activities, and carrying out several humanitarian initiatives within the area.
In his response, Professor Yilwatda said his leadership style is inspired by President Tinubu, whom he described as a mentor and an exemplary political leader reshaping governance in Nigeria.
“I am learning from the best. Asiwaju Tinubu is one of the greatest politicians Nigeria has produced. Since he embraced me as a son, I have learned a great deal from him,” he said.
“If you see me making progress, it is because I am learning from the very best. I am determined to work towards achieving similar milestones and becoming one of the best politicians in this country.”
Addressing concerns over possible internal tensions in the APC following speculations about Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s defection to the party, the APC chairman expressed confidence that a united party structure would deliver greater democratic dividends to Plateau State and secure President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
According to him, Plateau stands to benefit immensely from having the governor, the party’s national chairman, members of the National Assembly, the State House of Assembly, and local government chairmen all operating under one political platform.
“In APC, every member has equal rights. It does not matter whether you joined today or have been in the party for years. We do not recognise ‘original owners’ of the party,” he said.
“When a government comes in with its supporters, we become one family working together for the development of Plateau State. Our structures from the national level down to the local governments will be aligned to serve the people better.”
On the controversy surrounding Nigeria’s tax reform law scheduled to take effect in January 2026, Professor Yilwatda said the policy is designed to create a fair and efficient system that works for all Nigerians.
“The tax reform is not meant to burden citizens. It follows global best practices, particularly the pay-as-you-earn model,” he explained.
He added that the government would embark on extensive stakeholder engagement to properly educate Nigerians on how the new tax system will operate.