APC Convention: Senator Musa lists agenda for women, youths

Ahead of the March 26 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Chairman, Senate Services Committee, Senator Sani Musa, has said that he would think outside the box and complement government’s existing efforts at emancipating women and youths in the country.

Musa, who presently represents Niger East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, also promised to adapt to a participatory work style that will usher visionary and pace setting leadership for the party that will guarantee affirmative actions.

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He made the pledge in an interactive session with a cross section of women and youths under the aegis of APC Youths Stakeholders Forum.

“In recent times, women and youths in Nigeria have demonstrated a high level of commitment to service and an uncommon zeal as critical stakeholders in key governance issues and decision making.

“As a front line aspirant for the position of the National Chairman, APC, it is important to share with you my thoughts and plans for our women and youths if given the opportunity to lead our great party,” Musa said.

The National Coordinators of the Forums Dr. Mariam Jibrin and Mr. Uju Kelechi, while presenting their views in supporting the aspiration of Senator Musa, calls for an all-inclusive party where women and youths will have strategic roles to play within the APC.

Senator Musa responding said, “I am fully aware of the challenges facing women and youths in Nigeria today, and the series of hurdles they have to cross in order to be heard and be given the opportunity to tap their potentials

Musa said, “Our agenda for women and youths as a party will be within the confines of the party’s formulated policies that will be proposed to the executive arm of government. Of course, as the head of the party leadership or the National Working Committee (NWC), it is imperative on us to think-outside-the-box and compliment government’s existing effort in the emancipation of women and youths in our society.

“If giving the opportunity to lead the APC, I will explore and initiate transfer of knowledge, a think-tank team or policy institute will be established as organ in the party with the sole purpose of performing research and advocacy findings concerning developmental initiatives such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, and culture.”