A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Tolu Bankole has congratulated the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, State governors, National and State Lawmakers.
Bankole who is the APC’s National Leader of Persons With Disabilities
(PWDs) called for improved recognition of PWDs in governance.
Bankole made this appeal in a press statement signed by him on Monday in Abuja.
He expressed his confidence in the ability of the new President to deliver on the Renewed Hope agenda towards an improved standard of living and economic prosperity for all Nigerians.
He therefore charged all aggrieved opposition parties to put aside differences and join the new President in building a better Nigeria.
“As Nigerians witness a momentous journey of the successful transfer of power to a new set of elected leaders, at both the federal and state levels. I join all Nigerians to celebrate this epochal era of Renewed Hope of political stability and economic development.
“I congratulate the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR, most heartily, for his doggedness, diligence, democratic resume and uncanny dexterity before, during and after the contentious general election leading to this phenomenal feat.
” I felicitate with the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, for being a part of history and the astute team who will deliver on the Renewed Hope in the next four years.
“On this occasion, I rejoice with all the Governors; re-elected and newly elected, Senators and House of Representatives and States Assembly Members across the various states in our dear country on this historic occasion which has positioned them to itch their names in gold by delivering dividends of democracy.
“I congratulate Nigerians for being witnesses to history.
“The elections are over despite the ongoing legal tussle and the task ahead is so enormous than to continue unpatriotic rhetoric capable of distracting the new administration. All hands must be on deck to unite the country, deliver on security, power, economy, health, employment, education and other sectors in a timely, prosperous, equitable and inclusive manner.
“I have no doubt that Mr President with his wealth of experience, Spartan determination and knack for spotting the best is ready to deliver Renewed Hope that will bridge the wide gulf between the rich and poor and ensure Nigerians have a better life, improve standard of living and economic prosperity for all.” Bankole said.
He also noted that ” a delicate balance must be struck in handling the nation’s borders with a charge to Nigeria Custom Service to be more professional and deploy latest technologies for trade facilitation, clearance and security at the borders.”
Speaking in the interest of the Persons With Disabilities(PWDs), he urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give them better recognition by including them as part of his cabinet Ministers.
“I call for improved recognition and participation of Persons With Disabilities, PWDs in governance as cabinet Ministers and Managers in strategic planning and placements.