Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to Sir Tersoo Kula, mnipr, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Prof. Nentawe, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, was unanimously elected by the APC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He replaces Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned from the position in June due to personal and health reasons.
Governor Alia described Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as a distinguished academic and visionary leader, expressing strong confidence in his ability to lead the party to greater heights.
He noted that the Plateau State-born scholar’s intellect, integrity, and dedication to excellence are qualities that will not only earn him admiration but also attract more support for the APC across the country.
The Governor wished the former Benue State Electoral Commissioner and APC’s 2023 Plateau State governorship candidate all the best in his new role as National Chairman of the party.
