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| ATIKU FORMALLY DECLARES |
Atiku Abubakar, Former
Vice-President on Wednesday promised to secure the future of
Nigerian youths as he formally declared his intention to run for the presidency
in 2015.
He declared his presidential bid in Abuja with a promise to ensure “safe and
secured lives’’ for the Nigerian youth.
IN HIS WORDS TO THE YOUTHS
“You,
the youth, endowed with fresh ideas, bubbling energy and a passionate desire
for change; you are the hope of this nation. Without you, we really can’t talk
of a future with hope and confidence.
“That
is why the 2015 election is about you. It is about how to ensure that you live
safe and secured lives. It is about making sure that you feed well.
“Making
sure you receive quality and affordable education and training, secure good
jobs, support your own families and contribute positively to the development of
our country.
“This
is what a responsive and responsible government owes its citizens; this is what
our generation owes upcoming generations,’’
He
said APC’s adoption of the Modified Open Primaries in selecting its flag
bearers would ensure that candidates who enjoyed the popular will of party
members emerged.
He
expressed hope in the future of Nigeria, saying “it is inspiring that amidst
difficulties, and growing anxiety over the future of our country, our people
have refused to succumb to despair and hopelessness.
“This
never-say-die attitude gives me immense hope and it is one of the reasons why I
can never give up on Nigeria.’’
Atiku
chronicled his early life, foray into public service and experiences as the
former number two man as platforms to better position him to serve the people.
“I was
born in a southern Adamawa village to a nomadic trader and his wife who was a
farmer. I grew up as a shepherd and farm boy and the only child.
“At
11, I lost my father. But with the help of my mother and relatives, I pulled
out of the doldrums and faced the future with uncommon confidence.’’
He
said that he built a “solid reputation as a diligent, hardworking, honest and
innovative staff’’ during his 20 years in public service.
Atiku
declared his presidential bid at the Yar’Adua Centre, flanked by party
faithful, including past governors and serving members of the parliament.
Abubakar
is the first presidential candidate to publicly declare his intention ahead of
the February 2015 presidential polls.
Abubakar
was elected Governor of Adamawa State in 1998 and while still Governor-Elect,
he was selected by the PDP Presidential candidate, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, as
his running mate.
The
duo went on to win elections in February 1999, and Abubakar was sworn-in as
Nigeria’s second democratically elected Vice President on May 29, 1999.
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