National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu appeared before the screening panel of the party on Monday ahead of Friday’s presidential primaries.
The screening was held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media & Communication, Tinubu Campaign Organisation, the former Lagos State governor had a successful screening.
“Tinubu impressed the panel during the screening process with the way and manner he answered and provided insight into many of the questions asked .
“Some of the questions bordered on his upbringing, educational and professional background.
“He confidently told the panel why he is qualified to fly the flag of APC as its presidential candidate.
“He cited his success as governor of Lagos State, his raising the internal revenue generation of the state from a paltry N600m monthly, which has now grown to N51billion today.
“He also cited his invitation to Enron to begin the first state-backed power generation in Nigeria and how Nigeria will need to take the power transmission lines as a highway.
“Tinubu in his answers demonstrated vast knowledge in economic management and perfect understanding of Nigeria’s political economy.
“The screening committee expressed satisfaction with Tinubu’s knowledge of the economy and sociopolitical issues that are affecting the country,” the statement read.
