Edo’s Finest on Display: Chief Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe & Taiwo Akerele Shine at APC National Summit(Video)

Edo’s Finest on Display: Chief Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe & Taiwo Akerele Shine at APC National Summit(Video)

Presidential Villa, Abuja —
As the APC’s National Summit gathered the who’s who of Nigerian politics — including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and a host of party stalwarts — two standout figures added intellectual depth and regional pride to the moment: Chief Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe and Taiwo Akerele.

Chief Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, a seasoned technocrat and one of Edo State’s most respected sons, graced the event with quiet authority and strategic presence. A former Federal Permanent Secretary with a distinguished career across key ministries including Agriculture and Works, Umakhihe is widely known for his results-driven leadership and commitment to public service excellence. His presence at the summit signals Edo’s growing influence in national decision-making circles under the APC banner.

Taiwo Akerele, policy expert and former Chief of Staff to the Edo State Government, added a modern, technocratic flavor to the gathering. With academic training from Harvard and deep expertise in development economics and governance, Akerele represents the voice of a new political generation — one driven by data, reform, and delivery. His interactions at the summit reflected his ongoing relevance in shaping policy discourse within and beyond Edo.

Watch the exclusive summit footage featuring these two Edo-born leaders — one a veteran of the federal civil service, the other a bold voice for next-generation governance. Together, they exemplify the brain trust powering APC’s Renewed Hope vision.

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