Ahead of May 29th inauguration, leaders of the youth wing in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have announced a first-of-its-kind inauguration concert planned as an inclusive celebratory activity for young people across the country who contributed to the party’s victory and the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the last presidential election. Tagged the ‘Renewed Hope Concert’, the event is billed tentatively to take place on the 25th of May, 2023, at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
The event will feature prominent and trending music and entertainment artistes from across the country, while also providing fun and networking opportunities to attendees, regardless of party affiliation, ahead of the transition of power which will see the President-elect take his oath of office.
The organizing committee is chaired by the country’s next first son, Seyi Tinubu who will be deputized by Kashim Shettima Jr as Vice Chairperson, while the APC national youth leader, Dayo Israel, Damilotun Aderemi, and Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed will all serve as Co Vice-Chairpersons.
Important youth stakeholders within the party were tasked to serve in various sub-committees such as Venue; Contact & Mobilization; Accommodation; Fund Raising; Media; Medical; Logistics & Welfare; Printing; Entertainment; Program; Venue and Security Committees.”
Participants are expected from across the six geo-political zones in the country, making the concert a national celebration of young people whose belief in Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and optimism about the country’s future under his leadership made all the difference in the contest.
This makes logistics a crucial element in the planning and execution of this inaugural event leading to the appointment of Kabir Shagaya as the Chairman of the executive committee on Logistics & Welfare. Kabir Shagaya has founded and led successful businesses within logistics and made significant contributions to the larger private and public sector.
Others on the organizing committee include Tosin Odufuwa, the Director of Finance; Dada Olusegun, the Secretary; Bello el-Rufai, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, Hon. Akarachi Mbaike, Femi Oyetola, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin, Ms Seun Olufemi-Whyte, Kola Alabi, Charles Odili, Ummasalma Rabiu, and Mubarak Dan Batta as members.
The statement by the organizing committee states: “It is an inclusive celebration of young people across the country who knocked on doors, persuaded friends, braved great risks, and stood firm to ensure the safe delivery of the Renewed Hope agenda of our next president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“The concert is a way of acknowledging and appreciating their sacrifice and also an opportunity for us all to merry and network as we anticipate the formal assumption of office of our victorious City Boy.”