Nentawe Yilwatda, recently sworn in National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed gratitude to God over his life as he turns fifty-seven (57) on Friday 8 August, 2025.
He said, “my life is a testament to what God can do when one walks in faith”, adding, he owes every step of his journey in life to “God’s mercy and my family’s love”.
Yilwatda took over the leadership of the ‘Broom’ Party following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, on health grounds.
Ganduje, former Governor of Kano State from 2015 to 2023, has been appointed Head of Board of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In his birthday message to himself on X, Yilwatda wrote: “Today, I celebrate the incredible journey of grace, resilience, and divine favour that has brought me this far. From humble beginnings in the hills of Plateau to the weighty responsibility of leading our great party as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), my life is a testament to what God can do when one walks in faith, integrity, and purpose. I owe every step of this journey to God’s mercy, my family’s love, and the support of countless Nigerians who believe in the promise of a better nation.
“On this special day, my heart is full of gratitude for the valleys that taught me strength, the mountains that built my vision, and the people who have stood by me.
“I am also reminded that leadership is a sacred calling, not a position. As I reflect on where I come from, I rededicate myself to serving with humility, courage, and compassion. I have always known that the will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot protect you.
“Thank you all for the love and prayers.”
