The youth wing of the All Progressives Congress United Kingdom chapter (APC UK) has perfected plans to hold a pre-inauguration virtual congress this weekend. The event featuring high-profile personalities across the country is the first of its kind in the pre-inaugural activities to mark the swearing-in of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima.

The event tagged “Pre-Inauguration Rendezvous” with the theme “Nigeria’s Rebirth and the Triumph of Hope”. The Spokesperson of the party in the UK, Mr Jacob Ogunseye, said in a statement made available to News Express that “it is aimed at bringing youths into the progressive fold across the country and the Diaspora together to brainstorm on the impact of the renewed hope on the young ones.”

“The anchors of the event, Hon. Olumide Awoyemi (who doubles as leader of the youth wing) and his deputy, Hon. Rukayat Basaru, will be on hand to introduce the guest speakers who will guide the youths on the paths to progressive political development,” Ogunseye said in the statement.

He named the scheduled speakers at the event to include Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sunday Dare; former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd); APC National Youth Leader, Hon Dayo Israel; Nigerian High Commissioner to Burundi, Amb. Elijah Onyeagba; Cross River South Senator-elect, Asuquo Ekpeyong; former Media Aide to Governor Dave Umahi, Hon Monica Chidinma Chukwuemeka-Eze Elechi; and Public Health Expert, Dr Tokunbo Otitoju.

“The event, which is billed to be aired across social media platforms, will bring uniqueness to the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29th. The Chairman of APC UK Chapter J K Adebola will be the chief host,” the statement disclosed.