By Abuja, Nigeria
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda today, Monday February 23, 2026 inaugurated the Governing Council of “The Progressive Institute” at the party’s headquarters in Abuja. Present at the ceremony are members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.
The party helmsman said the inauguration marks the successful conclusion of the Institute’s governance process, following its unveiling in September 2024, designed to serve as the intellectual backbone, think tank, and policy resource centre of the party.
Sharing the news on his verified X account, Nentawe said that the establishment of the institution was on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, noting that the institute will strengthen research and deepen the ideology of the party.
“The Institute reflects our collective resolve to deepen ideology, strengthen research, and promote evidence-based governance, not just within the APC, but across Nigeria’s political system.”
“Fully registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission and duly approved by the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education, the Institute was deliberately set up in strict compliance with the law, reinforcing our party’s commitment to transparency, institutional integrity, and the rule of law,” he added.
Highlighting the significance of the institute, he said it will help to drive policy research and publications, organise national and international conferences and trainings, build leadership and institutional capacity within the party, strengthen ideology, governance, and democratic culture among others.
While congratulating the members, the APC National Chairman appreciated President Tinubu for what he described as his “visionary leadership.”
