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 TINUBU, SANWO-OLU BACKS DAYO ISRAEL'S RETURN AS NWC MEMBER FROM LAGOS

The re-election of Dayo Israel as the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been widely interpreted as a strategic consolidation of youth leadership within the party, with strong backing from key stakeholders across Lagos and the national leadership structure.

Party sources and observers note that the outcome reflects the sustained confidence in Dr. Israel’s leadership capacity and performance during his first term, which saw a significant expansion of youth participation and organizational strength within the party.

The process, which produced Dr. Israel as a returning member of the National Working Committee (NWC) from Lagos State, has been linked to the broader political influence and leadership direction associated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, both of whom have consistently emphasized youth inclusion and leadership development within the party.

Dr. Israel’s first tenure was marked by the introduction of structured youth mobilization frameworks, leadership development initiatives, and nationwide engagement platforms that repositioned the APC youth wing as a more active and coordinated force in Nigeria’s political landscape.

Through targeted programs including leadership bootcamps, digital engagement strategies, and grassroots activation across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, his administration created pathways for young Nigerians to participate meaningfully in party activities and governance processes.

His re-election is therefore seen not only as a continuation of leadership, but as an endorsement of a model that prioritizes capacity building, inclusion, and results-driven engagement.

Stakeholders within the party have described the development as a move that ensures continuity, stability, and sustained momentum, particularly at a time when youth participation remains critical to political growth and national development.

With a renewed mandate, Dr. Israel is expected to deepen existing structures while scaling new opportunities for youth involvement in policy engagement, leadership development, and political participation.

His return to the NWC reinforces the position of youth as a central pillar within the APC’s evolving political strategy.

Speaking shortly after the election, Dayo Israel expressed his gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

“I give thanks to God for this opportunity to serve again. It is a profound privilege to lead the youth of the largest and most influential party in sub-Saharan Africa. I am deeply grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for their belief in me and for the honour of representing them from Lagos State. I remain committed to advancing the aspirations of our youth and strengthening our collective future.” He said.