Buhari to Engage More Women, Youth

By Dipo Olowookere

Women and youth in the country have been urged not to relent in the collective duty to make the Next Level campaign slogan of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) a reality.

The appeal was made on Saturday, March 16, 2019 by Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Next Level Thank you Celebration and Luncheon held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The First Lady said her husband has already promised to engage more women and youth in his second term.

Mrs Buhari also used the occasion to reaffirm her commitment towards promoting the socio-economic and political advancement of women in Nigeria through her Future Assured Programme.

“I wish to express my appreciation to Nigerians especially Women and Youth for their unprecedented contribution towards our success at the election. In particular I must mention the role played by the Women and Youth Presidential Campaign Team I initiated to support the APC Presidential Campaign Council,” she said.

Mrs Buhari attributed the success of the President to the firm belief Nigerians have in the ability of this administration’s developmental agenda to take us to the NEXT LEVEL. She therefore called on the President and Vice President to continue to build on the foundation of the good works they started in order to justify this confidence.

Earlier, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the Vice President, Mr Yemi Osinbajo, in her remarks said the event was convened to celebrate with all those that contributed in one way or the other to the successful re-election of the APC to lead the country for the next four years.

She said the party campaigned through all the states of the country, even going from door to door to ensure that the support of everyone was canvassed. She expressed happiness that Nigerians responded positively to the campaign.

Entertainers like KWAM 1, Daddy Showkey and Sugar Band had a field day.

Goodwill messages were delivered by the Governor-elect of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu; wife of Nasarawa state Governor, Dr Mairo Almakura; APC Woman Leader, Mrs Salamatu Baiwa; former Military Governor of Lagos State, Mr Buba Marwa; and star actress, Mrs Joke Silva.

Earlier in the day, Mrs Buhari had visited Lagos Island General Hospital, where she interacted with victims of the Ita Faaji building collapse.