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In the midst of widespread economic hardship and mounting popular discontent, governors elected on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform have reaffirmed their steadfast support for President Bola Tinubu’s bold reform initiatives.
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, declared at a closed-door meeting in Abuja on Wednesday that despite early criticism, Tinubu’s economic reforms are gaining respect domestically and internationally.
The summit, which brought together APC governors, ministers, and party officials, provided an opportunity to assess the administration’s success, reaffirm party unity, and define a course forward in support of Tinubu’s vision for Nigeria.

“At the start of this administration, the opposition was very vocal in criticizing the government’s reform efforts. But today, the president is vindicated,” Uzodimma stated.

He explained that Tinubu’s economic measures, which have been heavily criticized domestically, are now being praised by renowned worldwide institutions. “The president is being commended by international bodies such as the World Bank and the IMF,” the official said.

Uzodimma stressed that the APC’s unity and internal democracy are critical to the party’s success. “This government was created by all progressive governors. Everyone present today is an APC member, regardless of their official status. “We’ve come together to congratulate ourselves and Nigeria on recent developments,” he said.

According to him, the discussion focused on strategizing how to effectively serve party members and residents who remain loyal to the party even during difficult times.

“We have a duty to support this brave man, who is committed to Nigeria’s progress,” according to the governor.

Speaking about President Tinubu’s forthcoming second anniversary in office, he stated that plans were underway to mark the occasion with a mix of celebration and reflection. “The APC National Working Committee will soon unveil the anniversary programmes and events, with full participation,” he assured us.

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Meanwhile, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, described the meeting as a strategic and private-party conversation.

“This was a family meeting of APC governors, ministers and National Working Committee members,” Idris told the media.

He emphasized that the event provided an opportunity to assess the government’s success as it approached the midway point of its tenure. “We are delighted with what has been accomplished thus far. “There’s a lot to show,” he remarked.

The minister stated that the APC is increasing public engagement to better inform residents about the administration’s milestones while also soliciting comments for future improvements.

“We aim to collectively ensure Nigeria achieves the prosperity President Tinubu promised on taking office,” he stated. “In spite of challenges, we’re on the right path, and with God’s help, Nigeria will succeed.”

The concerns against President Bola Tinubu’s choice of Cyril Tsenyil as the Managing Director of the recently established North Central Development Commission (NCDC) have been dismissed by the North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum.
Through its chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, the APC Forum said Thursday that those behind the protests against Tsenyil’s appointment are opposition-funded imposters who are trying to discredit the North Central Development Commission and thwart its goal of fostering rapid development in the North-Central area.

According to information obtained, the Concerned Plateau Youth Forum, a group of Plateau State residents, urged President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday to immediately withdraw Tsenyil’s candidacy, claiming that the appointment does not serve the interests of the state’s citizens as a whole.

The organization said it would demonstrate in Abuja to demand that Tsenyil’s nomination as MD of the North Central Development Commission be withdrawn in a statement signed by Danladi Pam. The North-Central APC Forum responded by calling the Concerned Plateau Youth Forum and Danladi Pam mysterious organizations that are controlled by opposition politicians who are unhappy with the accomplishments of the APC government under President Bola Tinubu.

The Forum also denounced the group’s statement as an effort to exert pressure on President Tinubu.

In order to avoid being seen as enemies of the North-Central area, the APC Forum advised individuals responsible for the purported conspiracy to think again about their actions.

We boldly state that these individuals are neither native to the North-Central region nor inhabitants of the Plateau. With a tried-and-true technocrat like Mr. Cyril Tsenyil appointed as the Managing Director, no right-thinking North Centraler would want to stand in the way of the North-Central Development Commission’s accelerated development.

We don’t know the aforementioned Danladi Pam or his crew. We think that the faceless people are instruments in the hands of the opposition, even when we challenge them to reveal their identities.

“We disassociate ourselves from these anonymous people as legitimate North-Central stakeholders. They and their sponsors are neither our members, nor are they interested parties in the joint effort to advance and develop the North-Central area.

The statement, which Zazzaga, an APC campaign council member for the 2023 election, signed, said, “We urge the well-meaning people of the region to ignore the attempts being made by these entities to cause confusion and sabotage the mandate of the North-Central Development Commission.”

The nominee works for Tinubu and is an APC member.
According to the APC Forum, Cyril Tsenyil’s selection as the North-Central Development Commission’s managing director was well-earned.

Together with his illustrious career as a professional accountant, the Forum observed that Tsenyil has shown steadfast loyalty and dedication to the APC by carrying out a number of duties and responsibilities that have greatly aided in the growth and accomplishments of the party.

Mr. Cyril Tsenyil has an APC card. He has contributed to the accomplishments of President Bola Tinubu’s government, and we fully trust him to fulfill the North-Central Development Commission’s mandate.

Many of our members have worked with him on various committees and can vouch for his skill, so we are aware of his capacity.

As those involved who advocated for the establishment of the North-Central Development Commission, we would want to state unequivocally that we support Mr. President’s selection of Cyril Tsenyil.

“We urge the North-Central community to provide him with all the assistance he requires to complete this crucial task. Following a first delay, this new commission was answered for the North-Central, and we encourage the local population to pray and contribute to its success,” the statement continued.

The APC Forum commended Tinubu for selecting Tsenyil as the Commission’s Managing Director, claiming that with Tsenyil spearheading the organization’s mission, the North-Central region is well-positioned to meet its pledge to cast six million votes for Tinubu in the 2027 election.

On May 8, 2025, President Bola Tinubu reportedly formally presented his candidates to the Senate for the positions of South West, North Central, and South-South development commission leaders.

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Cosmos Akiyir was nominated as Chairman and Cyril Tsenyil as Managing Director of the North Central Development Commission, which had 19 nominees.

To address developmental challenges in the North-Central area of Nigeria, Tinubu signed legislation on February 4, 2025, creating the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC).