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Ambassador Yerima Usman Shettima Joins the APC Presidential Campaign Council as Deputy Director of Labour Unions

By AbdulHakeem Mutiu Adejumo-Ajeseku, Kaduna, Northwest-Nigeria

BTvNEWS: Ambassador Yerima Usman Shettima, the indefatigable and inestimable BOT Chairman of the Capacity Movement Project 2027, has been appointed Deputy Director of Labour Unions of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, in what is widely regarded as a strategic recognition of his leadership capacity, political commitment and mobilisation strength.

The appointment underscores the confidence reposed in Ambassador Shettima’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the party’s campaign architecture, particularly in the area of labour mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and grassroots coordination. His new responsibility places him at an important point of connection between the campaign structure and organised labour stakeholders.

Ambassador Shettima is recognised for his dedication, dexterity, loyalty, organisational capacity and unalloyed commitment to political mobilisation. His appointment is therefore seen as an opportunity to deploy these qualities towards building stronger relationships with labour unions and galvanising support for the party’s presidential campaign.

As Deputy Director of Labour Unions, Ambassador Shettima is expected to bring his experience, strategic thinking and interpersonal skills to bear in coordinating engagements with workers’ groups and other relevant stakeholders. The role will also require sustained dialogue, effective communication and purposeful mobilisation in pursuit of the campaign’s objectives.

The development comes at a crucial period as political stakeholders and campaign structures begin to intensify preparations ahead of the 2027 General Elections. With labour and organised workforce constituencies representing significant stakeholders in Nigeria’s political landscape, effective engagement with them remains an important component of any comprehensive mobilisation strategy.

Reacting to the appointment, well-wishers and associates have described the development as a well-deserved recognition of capacity and commitment, expressing confidence that Ambassador Shettima will justify the confidence placed in him. They also congratulated him on the new assignment and wished him wisdom, strength and success in the discharge of his responsibilities.

The appointment further strengthens the broader mobilisation agenda of the APC, as the party continues to build a formidable campaign structure capable of engaging diverse constituencies across the country. Supporters believe that a combination of experienced political actors, grassroots mobilisers and strategic campaign professionals will be essential to achieving the party’s objectives in 2027.

For Ambassador Yerima Usman Shettima, the new assignment represents not only an honour but also a greater call to service and responsibility. As he joins the APC Presidential Campaign Council in this strategic capacity, expectations are high that he will deploy his loyalty, leadership, organisational dexterity and mobilisation capacity towards strengthening the campaign and contributing to its success. The appointment has been made; the responsibility is greater; and the work towards 2027 begins in earnest.