APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda urges Nigerians to hold governors and LGA chairmen accountable as allocations triple under Tinubu, calling for transparency and results.
The APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has urged Nigerians to hold their state governors and local government chairmen accountable following a massive rise in federal monthly allocations under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Speaking in Abuja, Yilwatda stressed that this new financial reality leaves no room for excuses among public officials at the state and local levels.
He made the call while addressing guests at the launch of a new book titled “Vicious Red Circle”, authored by Ambassador Alex Ugochukwu Oriaku.
According to the APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, the current administration’s reforms have significantly boosted revenue distribution across the three tiers of government, making it possible for leaders to embark on meaningful development projects.
“No governor or local government chairman receives less than three or four times what they used to get before,” he said.
“Two years ago, the monthly share from the federation account was about ₦400 billion. Today, the figure stands at ₦2.2 trillion. That means there’s enough money to make a difference.”
He emphasized that this surge in allocation provides state and local governments with an unprecedented opportunity to improve education, health, roads, and other infrastructure that directly impact citizens’ lives.
“They can now do more for their people,” he added.
“Talk to your governors, talk to your local government chairmen — let them deliver more because they now have the resources to do so.”
The APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda described the new funding reality as a turning point for governance in Nigeria. He noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, under President Tinubu, is committed to ensuring the nation’s economic growth reflects positively on the lives of the people.
According to him, this is the time for citizens to rise and demand results from their leaders. The increased revenue flow, he said, must not only be seen in government budgets but also in improved living standards across communities.
“We must make sure the impact of these funds reaches the people,” he said.
“Every local government and every state must now be questioned about what they have achieved with the increased allocations.”
He added that the days of excuses and delayed projects are over, and that governors should begin to prioritize developmental initiatives that create jobs and improve access to basic social amenities.
While defending the Tinubu administration’s policies, the APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda pointed to several economic indicators that show progress despite global challenges. He said the government’s strategic reforms are beginning to yield measurable outcomes.
“The World Bank and IMF said we couldn’t grow beyond 3% GDP per annum, but we are now at 4.23%,” Yilwatda said proudly.
“They predicted we wouldn’t produce more than one million barrels of oil per day, but we are currently at 1.7 to 1.8 million barrels per day.”
He maintained that while the numbers reflect improvement, the real measure of success lies in how the reforms affect ordinary Nigerians.
Yilwatda said the goal is not just to post positive statistics but to ensure that economic growth translates into affordable living, employment, and improved social welfare.
“We want the numbers to have meaning for the people,” he explained.
“It’s not enough for figures to look good on paper; they must be felt in homes, schools, and markets.”
The APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda urged state governors and local government chairmen to seize this historic moment to demonstrate integrity, accountability, and service-driven leadership.
He stressed that Nigeria’s future depends on leaders who use public funds for genuine development, not political patronage.
He appealed to Nigerians to stay vigilant and continue to engage their leaders peacefully and constructively.
According to him, sustainable progress can only be achieved when the people and the government work together toward a common goal.
“We must build a culture of accountability and transparency,” Yilwatda said. “Citizens should not only celebrate allocations; they should also ask where the money goes and what impact it has.”
He further noted that political leadership is a sacred trust, and those entrusted with public funds must always remember that they are stewards of the people’s resources.
Speaking about the broader vision of the All Progressives Congress, Yilwatda said the ruling party remains committed to repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth and equity.
He emphasized that the APC takes pride in making bold and unconventional decisions that challenge the status quo but ultimately yield long-term benefits.
“We are a party that dares to do the unthinkable,” he said.
“Sometimes our decisions seem tough, but deep down, they are aimed at transforming lives and ensuring the wellbeing of our people.”
He called on Nigerians to support the Tinubu administration’s economic recovery efforts and have patience as the reforms continue to take shape. According to him, the APC’s ultimate goal is to build a nation where every Nigerian can prosper under fair and transparent governance.
“The APC’s dream is to lead Nigeria in the right direction — not just in optics but in reality,” Yilwatda concluded.
“When leaders and citizens work together with sincerity, the nation’s progress will be unstoppable.”
The message from APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda is both clear and firm: with tripled allocations and growing economic indicators, Nigeria’s leaders must rise to the challenge of accountability and effective governance. The era of excuses, he insists, is over.
As Nigeria’s economy strengthens, Yilwatda believes that sustained transparency, collaboration, and visionary leadership will ensure that the nation’s wealth translates into a better life for all citizens.
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