The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has been named the recipient of the Daily Times Nigeria 100 Politician of the Year Award.
The recognition is part of the newspaper’s centenary celebrations, tagged DTN@100, which seeks to honour distinguished Nigerians who have contributed to the country’s development.
According to the newspaper, Yilwatda was selected in recognition of his exemplary leadership, commitment to public service and contributions to national development.
The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, CON, disclosed this in a statement issued at the weekend.
Morka said the award would be presented to Yilwatda at the Times Heroes Awards ceremony scheduled for September 3, 2026, at the ThisDay Dome, Abuja.
As part of the centenary celebration, Yilwatda will also be featured in the commemorative Nigerian Grand Book, a national souvenir celebrating distinguished Nigerians and their contributions to nation-building over the past century.
The APC described the recognition as a testament to Yilwatda’s track record in governance, academia and politics, as well as his current role in providing direction for the ruling party.
“The Party is proud of this recognition and believes it reflects the values of service, integrity and results that Prof. Yilwatda represents,” the statement said.
The party also invited friends, political associates and well-wishers wishing to place congratulatory messages in honour of the APC chairman to contact relevant newspapers.
Daily Times Nigeria, founded in 1926, is marking 100 years of journalism in Nigeria with a series of events to honour individuals and institutions that have played significant roles in the country’s development.
Yilwatda, a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, was elected National Chairman of the APC earlier in 2026.
