The All Progressives Congress (APC) has marked a significant milestone in bolstering its policy and ideological framework by inaugurating the Governing Council of The Progressive Institute (TPI).
In a statement released earlier today, APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda announced that he had the honor of personally inaugurating the council at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, in the presence of members of the National Working Committee (NWC).
This inauguration signifies the completion of the institute’s governance process, building on its initial unveiling in September 2024 under the previous leadership of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Established at the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, The Progressive Institute is envisioned as the party’s intellectual backbone, think tank, and policy resource center. It aims to deepen ideological foundations, enhance research efforts, and foster evidence-based governance—not only within the APC but throughout Nigeria’s political ecosystem.
The institute is fully registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and has received approvals from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), demonstrating strict adherence to legal standards and underscoring the APC’s dedication to transparency, institutional integrity, and the rule of law.
Key mandates of The Progressive Institute include:
– Driving policy research and publications
– Organizing national and international conferences and trainings
– Building leadership and institutional capacity within the party
– Strengthening ideology, governance, and democratic culture
– Serving as the institutional memory of the APC
As Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Yilwatda assured Nigerians of the party leadership’s unwavering commitment to developing the institute into a world-class political and policy entity. He congratulated the council members on their appointments and commended their dedication to the progressive agenda.
Professor Yilwatda also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his visionary guidance and to his predecessor, Dr. Ganduje, for establishing a solid foundation for the institution.
“Together, we are building ideas, institutions, and leadership for today and for the future,” the chairman stated.