The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday continued his nationwide consultation and stakeholders’ engagement by engaging the youth in a town hall meeting tagged, “Atiku Youth Town Hall Meeting” in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
Speaking at the occasion, the Wazirin Adamawa who was with the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu at the event, gave an inspirational story of how he moved from obscurity to limelight and urged the youth not to give up but to persevere, even in the current challenges facing our nation by being focused.
At the town hall engagement, which was filled up with Nigerian youths coming from different backgrounds, including experts and professionals in different fields, the PDP standard bearer spoke openly about the poor state of the nation’s educational system and pledged to reverse the ugly trend if elected into power in the next election. Atiku promised to ensure youth empowerment, effective mentoring and capacity building which will equip the youth for the challenges ahead.
During the question and answer session, Atiku responded on a wide range of issues, ranging from the current state of insecurity, economy, corruption, education and Agriculture amongst others
Atiku reiterated that securing the country remains a cardinal point of his agenda as contained in his manifesto document.
The former Vice President stated that he will not only make a substantial increase in the number of policemen in the country but will improve their condition of service. On the issue of state police, Atiku stated that the modalities for its establishment will be worked out for it not to be highjacked as an oppressive tool by the state governors.
In an opening remark from Dr Ahmed Adamu, who was one of the organizers of the program, he mentioned that Atiku may not be an expert in every field but has the rare qualities to identify talents that will be highly productive for the country. He expressed confidence in the former vice-president’s commitment to work with the youth in his mission to secure, unify and develop the country.
AbdulRasheed Shehu
Special Assistant to H.E Atiku Abubakar, GCON
(Broadcast Media)
December 1, 2022.
