Nentawe Yilwatda
NigeriapoliticianMale7.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Nentawe Yilwatda is the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development in Nigeria, recognized for his role in overseeing social intervention programs aimed at alleviating poverty and assisting vulnerable populations across the country. He was recently in the news for his visit to Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, where they discussed the importance of ensuring that social interventions effectively reach their intended beneficiaries.
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Prof Nentawe Yilwatda warned political leaders against exploiting religion and ethnicity for political advantage.
No Difference Worth Breaking Nigeria ApartNigeria· 2026-08-12
Nentawe Yilwatda is the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, who announced the completion of candidate submissions for the 2027 elections.
APC beats INEC deadline, uploads all 2027 election candidateNigeria· 2026-08-09
Nentawe Yilwatda is the APC National Chairman who spoke at the inauguration of the campaign council.
APC inaugurates campaign council, declares poNigeria· 2026-07-28
Nentawe Yilwatda dismissed allegations that the ruling party is behind the crisis and defections in opposition parties.
Peter Obi's Party Switches Since 2014: APC Chair SpeaksNigeria· 2026-07-28
Nentawe Yilwatda has celebrated his first year in office as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.
Yilwatda Hails Achievements, Promises VictorieNigeria· 2026-07-24
Prof Nentawe Yilwatda is the APC National Chairman who received the nomination forms.
Tinubu presents Shettima APC VP nomination certificateNigeria· 2026-07-17
Nentawe Yilwatda is the National Chairman of the APC National Working Committee.
APC State Chairmen Strengthen Grassroots for 2027 ElectionsNigeria· 2026-07-05
The National Chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, presented nomination forms to candidates in Oyo State.
Crisis Hits Parties as INEC Portal OpensNigeria· 2026-06-30
Nentawe Yilwatda is the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress who commended Wike’s performance.
Wike remains valuable asset, PDP tells APCNigeria· 2026-06-24
Nentawe Yilwatda is the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.
INEC warns 2027 polls won't be perfect, assures capacityNigeria· 2026-03-02
The townhall featured guests including APC chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, focusing on the recent Electoral Act amendments.
FCT polls reveal limits of real-time result transmissionNigeria· 2026-03-01The All Progressives Congress national chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, visited the market to commiserate with traders.
Shettima Leads FG Delegation After Kano Market FireNigeria· 2026-02-16
Nentawe Yilwatda is the APC National Chairman who explained the delay in welcoming Fubara into the party.
APC Explains Delay in Welcoming Fubara After DefectionNigeria· 2026-02-09
Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, emphasized the importance of investing in youth.
Minister Urges Youths to Embrace Dialogue for DevelopmentNigeria· 2026-01-31
Nentawe Yilwatda is the National Chairman of the APC who directed the nationwide electronic registration exercise.
APC Targets 9M Members; Opposition Alleges Rigging PlotNigeria· 2026-01-13
Nentawe Yilwatda is the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress who appointed 15 aides to boost the party’s administrative and strategic capacity.
APC national chairman appoints 15 aidesNigeria· 2025-12-24
Nentawe Yilwatda is the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.
Enugu APC trains 1,300 agents for e-registration exerciseNigeria· 2025-12-21
Prof Nentawe Yilwatda is mentioned as the national chairman of the party.
APC Leaders Rally Support for Oyebamiji in Osun 2026 ElectioNigeria· 2025-12-21
APC Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, visited the school to assure parents that efforts to reunite the children were ongoing.
Fate of 115 Students Still in CaptivityNigeria· 2025-12-15
Nentawe Yilwatda is the National Chairman of the APC.
Oyetola’s Candidate Wins Osun APC Governorship PrimaryNigeria· 2025-12-14
Oyintiloye commended Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda for his guidance and commitment towards a successful primary for the Osun APC.
Oyebamiji’s emergence right step towards APC victory in Osun – ChieftainNigeria· 2025-12-14
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda revealed that six million Nigerians have benefited from the Federal Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer programme within the past six months.
$40m to Protect Poor NigeriansNigeria· 2025-06-15The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, promised to replicate the initiative across the country.
IDP Resettlement Centre Unveiled in NasarawaNigeria· 2025-06-14
Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda is the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and the APC’s 2023 governorship candidate in Plateau.
North Central APC, minister trade words over 2023 gov electionNigeria· 2025-06-02
Prof Nentawe Yilwatda was commended for implementing significant reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency.
Plateau APC splits over move to woo MutfwangNigeria· 2025-06-02
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction is led by Nentawe Yilwatda from Plateau.
North-Central APC forum backs Shettima for second termNigeria· 2025-04-30
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, confirmed the Vice President’s visit.
Shettima visits Plateau today, Danjuma calls for self-defenceNigeria· 2025-04-21
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this during a visit by the Minister of Defence.
Shettima to visit Plateau Monday after deadly attacks leave many deadNigeria· 2025-04-20Yilwatda has called for a more inclusive approach to tax reforms, focusing on better support for persons with disabilities.
Minister seeks relief, incentives for PWDs in proposed tax reformsNigeria· 2025-02-25
Nentawe Yilwatda commended the governor for his inclusive style of governance.
Kaduna gov pledges support for poor, vulnerable residentsNigeria· 2025-02-15