President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Abdullahi Umar Ganduje led National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC have been commended for their keen interest at setting up a world class Think Tank for the ruling party.
An Abuja based Civil Society Organization, CSO, Center for Applied Policy and Social Advocacy stated this following its First Quarter Policy Review on Nigerian Political Progress NPP.
According to a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, the group hails APC led Federal Government, stressing that with the numerous reforms of the Tinubu led administration, the country is undoubtedly on its path to a genuine socio-economic development. The group opines that the party’s Think Tank will strengthen it’s policy formulation and expand impact of the government.
The statement which was signed by the group’s Executive Head, Mohammed Bello, hails the APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for coming up with the idea of Progressive institute, noting that if come to reality, the Institute will provide an avenue for the party to measure the impact of government polices and programs on the Nigerian masses.
“We are optimistic that such a world class institute will enhance democratic practice in Nigeria and provide the ruling party the opportunity to engage Nigerians in a robust discussion. It will bridge communication gap between the Party, Nigeria’s Political elites, the civil society groups, the media as well as international community hence this will promote inclusiveness and educate public officials on corporate governance”. The group said.
The group therefore appeals to President Tinubu not to relent on its lofty reforms no matter how tough it is and ensure that The Progressives Institute, TPI comes to reality as soon as possible, adding that “the institute has the potential to enhance the policy capacity of the party and accelerate the popularity of the party’s programs and achievements of the government “.
The advocacy group particularly commends the APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and other members of National Working Committee over their determination to ensure speedy take off of the Institute.
” A ruling party as big as the APC deserves such a a world class Institute because this will provide public office holders with new and modern trends in corporate governance.
We appeal to the leadership of the APC to ensure such a beautiful baby is born without further delay”, the group stated.
