The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday launched the Northwest E-Registration Train-the-Trainers Refresher Training in Kaduna, marking a significant milestone in the party’s push toward digital transformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Gatekeepers News reports that declaring the event open, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, represented by the Deputy National Chairman (North), Dr. Ali Bukar Dalori, said the initiative would modernise the party’s membership management and strengthen internal democracy.
“This training is key to preparing our structures for the next political cycle through innovation, discipline, and unity,”
— Yilwatda said.
The Coordinating Governor of the APC Northwest Zone and Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, described the training as timely and strategic.
“This training reflects our collective commitment to innovation, accountability, and inclusion. Accurate and inclusive registration will enhance our party’s legitimacy and grassroots strength,”
— he stated.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Abdulkadir Meyare, Uba Sani highlighted Kaduna’s progress in digital governance through projects such as the Smart City Initiative and Open Government Partnership, urging participants to uphold transparency and integrity.
The APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu, noted that the e-registration exercise forms part of the party’s broader agenda to promote innovation and data-driven leadership.
“With the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we are building a smart, transparent, and accessible party. Every APC member must be visible, verifiable, and valuable,”
— Argungu explained.
The Chairman of the E-Registration Organising Committee, Lord Mayor Emma Eneukwu, said the digital registration covers the seven Northwest states — Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, and Jigawa. He explained that members are required to provide their National Identification Number (NIN) and INEC registration number for verification.
Eneukwu added that the initiative would replace manual registration and promote the inclusion of youth, women, and persons with disabilities in party structures.
The training featured technical sessions on digital tools, data protection, and grassroots mobilisation — part of APC’s broader strategy to digitise membership records and enhance planning ahead of the 2027 elections.
Yilwatda Links Human Trafficking to Economic Decline
In a separate engagement, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda attributed the rise in human trafficking in Nigeria to years of economic decline and the collapse of industries across the country.
Speaking at the public presentation of a novel titled “Vicious Red Circle” by Ambassador Alex Ugochukwu Oriaku, Yilwatda said worsening economic conditions had pushed many Nigerians into desperate migration and exploitation.
Recalling his experience as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Chair of the African-European Migration and Development Team, he called for inclusive, community-driven strategies to tackle the menace.
He expressed optimism that ongoing reforms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would revitalise the economy and create opportunities for the country’s youth, while urging families, schools, and communities to play active roles in curbing trafficking.
“We can stop this cycle,” he said. “This book challenges us to do so. It must not remain on your shelf — let it remain in your heart. It reflects the pain of vulnerable Nigerians who fall prey to traffickers because of economic despair.”
