Spread the wordThe National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has been named Blueprint Newspapers Limited’s 2025 Person of the Year, in recognition of his leadership, contributions to democratic governance and commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s political institutions. The highest annual recognition by Blueprint Newspapers Limited celebrates individuals whose actions, leadership and public service have made a profound impact on national development during the year under review. “Since assuming office as National Chairman, Professor Yilwatda has demonstrated an inclusive and result-oriented approach to party administration, promoting internal cohesion, strengthening the party’s structures and providing effective leadership across its organs. A respected ICT consultant, he worked with organisations including the European Union, UNICEF, the World Bank and TECHVILE USA, championing technology-driven governance, institutional reforms and improved public service delivery. Professor Yilwatda subsequently served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, where he promoted transparency, data-driven governance and stronger partnerships to improve humanitarian interventions and social protection programmes.