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APC Reaffirms Confidence in Dayo Israel with Second Term Victory
The re-election of Dayo Israel as the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been widely interpreted as a strategic consolidation of youth leadership within the party, with strong backing from key stakeholders across Lagos and the national leadership structure.
Party sources and observers note that the outcome reflects the sustained confidence in Dr. Israel’s leadership capacity and performance during his first term, which saw a significant expansion of youth participation and organizational strength within the party.
The process, which produced Dr. Israel as a returning member of the National Working Committee (NWC) from Lagos State, has been linked to the broader political influence and leadership direction associated with
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, both of whom have consistently emphasized youth inclusion and leadership development within the party.
Dr. Israel’s first tenure was marked by the introduction of structured youth mobilization frameworks, leadership development initiatives, and nationwide engagement platforms that repositioned the APC youth wing as a more active and coordinated force in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Through targeted programs including leadership bootcamps, digital engagement strategies, and grassroots activation across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, his administration created pathways for young Nigerians to participate meaningfully in party activities and governance processes.
His re-election is therefore seen not only as a continuation of leadership, but as an endorsement of a model that prioritizes capacity building, inclusion, and results-driven engagement.
Stakeholders within the party have described the development as a move that ensures continuity, stability, and sustained momentum, particularly at a time when youth participation remains critical to political growth and national development.
With a renewed mandate, Dr. Israel is expected to deepen existing structures while scaling new opportunities for youth involvement in policy engagement, leadership development, and political participation.
His return to the NWC reinforces the position of youth as a central pillar within the APC’s evolving political strategy.
Speaking shortly after the election, Dayo Israel expressed his gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
“I give thanks to God for this opportunity to serve again. It is a profound privilege to lead the youth of the largest and most influential party in sub-Saharan Africa. I am deeply grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for their belief in me and for the honour of representing them from Lagos State. I remain committed to advancing the aspirations of our youth and strengthening our collective future.”
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FG Commits To National Development With Major Contract Agreements — Umahi
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians.
The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows:
1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State,
2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States,
3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State and
4. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road in Osun and Oyo States.
Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost economic activities, improve transportation efficiency, and strengthen national integration. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando (Kaduna) –Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State holds special significance, as it was one of the key infrastructure development commitments made by His Excellency, President Tinubu during the 2022/2023 electioneering campaigns. According to the Minister, the present administration remains resolute in its determination to deliver world-class infrastructure that will stand the test of time. “Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated.
The Minister commended the selected contractors for their competence, track records, and proven capacity, emphasising the Federal Government’s confidence in indigenous contractors. He particularly praised Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited, Truecrete Solutions Limited, and other indigenous firms for their commendable performances on previous projects across the country.
Umahi charged all contractors to mobilise to their respective project sites immediately and commence work without delay, stressing that the Ministry expects measurable progress within the stipulated timelines.
Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, who formally signed the contract agreements, described the occasion as the successful completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.
He commended the leadership of the Ministry for its commitment to ensuring that projects reached the execution stage and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to effective monitoring, quality assurance, and timely delivery.
Also speaking, the Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Mr. Clement Ogbuagu, presented details of the awarded contracts as follows:
1. Reconstruction of Mando–Birnin Gwari Road, Kaduna State
Contractor: Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited
Contract Sum: ₦178,116,787,162.00
Length: 122 Kilometres
2. Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, Oyo and Ogun States
Contractor: JRB Construction Company Limited,
Contract Sum: ₦295,996,609,992.77
Length: 114.5 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent)
3. Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road, Osun State
Contractor: Truecrete Solutions Limited
Contract Sum: ₦101,806,585,825.90
Length: 70 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent) and
4. Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road, Osun State
Contractor: Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited
Contract Sum: ₦114,854,477,607.93
Length: 73 Kilometres
All the projects will be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to building durable, cost-effective, and sustainable road infrastructure nationwide.
The ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and accelerate national economic development.
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