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The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Senator Abdullahi Adamu has appointed former Kwara state commissioner for Information, Ben Duntoye as special adviser on the Civil Society of the party.
Ben, who was an aspirant for the State House of Assembly in the last party primaries, hails from Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara state.
Reacting to the appointment, the Coalition of Civil Society Groups (CSOs) commended the National Chairman of the party and described the appointee as a man with a strong faith in the ideals of the APC.
According to the statement jointly signed by some of the CSOs.
Mr Charles Ibiang, the National Coordinator of the Civil Society Coalition for Good Governance said Duntoye’s pedigree, commitment to national development, and credible records within the Civil Society space gave him the leeway.
He described Duntoye as a man with a strong faith in the ideals of the APC, adding that this must have been responsible for his appointment.
Ibiang said: “Adamu is the first political party chairman in Nigeria to recognise the role of civil society in this manner, as a way of deepening democratic governance in Nigeria.
Mr Jubril Muregi, the National Chairman of the Arewa Young Leaders Consultative Forum (AYLCF), said Duntoye’s appointment was a clear demonstration of Adamu’s belief in the potency of civil society.
According to him, Adamu deserves commendation for this historic and strategic appointment of a seasoned personality.
“The Civil Society Community sincerely appreciates him for his leadership and commends him for this gesture.” He was quoted as saying.”
Also, a foremost Youth Leader, Mr Blessing Akinlosotun, President Nigerian Youth Congress, extolled the virtues of Duntoye, describing the appointment as “the right step’’.
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