By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

A group known as the West Africa Knowledge Economic Organisation (WAKEOrg) has congratulated Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his victory at the just-concluded presidential poll.

WAKEOrg expressed confidence that under Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria would pursue effective ways of address the many challenges the country is facing.

General Secretary of WAKEOrg, Joel Dappa, in a statement made available to News Express, called on Tinubu to create a special Desk with a special status in his office which would be charged with handling youth matters, girl-child education and sanitation.

The statement reads in part: “Please accept our warm congratulations on your victory and our very best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and challenges of your high office.

“WAKEOrg hopes that your presidential commitment will continue to encourage our proud tradition of involvement in worthwhile knowledge-based economic and Diplomatic causes in the subregion.

“At this time, we are supporting initiatives on Food, Water, Energy & Cyber security across the subregion and sincerely hope you will support these initiatives together with your core campaign manifesto which primarily is on your record of a working and livable Lagos.

“Working closely with your campaign staffers helped us understand and appreciate your level of commitment for excellence and please do not forget youth matters, the girl-child education and sanitation. It will be good to have a special desk chief with a special status in your office who will make those a priority.

“West Africa Knowledge Economic Organisation (WAKEOrg) is a comprehensive and integrated international platform, designed to strategically shape continental, regional and industry agenda. We are committed to improving the state of West Africa’s economy, pioneering new economic frontiers aimed at repositioning Africa to maximize the opportunities available from the steadily increasing interest from the rest of the world –importantly, to play a strategic role in the evolving multipolar world.”

“WAKEOrg wishes the president-elect success in his new demanding office, wishing him good fortune and excellent health and to the whole of his family,” the group added.