Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party has acknowledged that there is no quick fix approach to the challenges of the country, stating that there was need for hands to be on desk.
The former vice president made this known in the introductory part of a policy programme, he described as “My document to get Nigeria working again.”
He said the document would steadily begin to restore a stronger, equitable, unprejudiced and more prosperous Nigeria.
Abubakar stated that Nigeria needs a passionate and resilient leader that would work tirelessly for the progress of the country.
He promised to take tough decisions needed to move Nigeria forward.
He said, “It is my pledge, driven by unstoppable dedication, to hit the ground running with these big tasks and to take bold steps towards making difficult decisions that will be good for Nigeria in future years.
“I know it is going to be a lot of hard work, with no quick fixes. It needs a leader that is resilient, disciplined and dedicated, and passionate about Nigeria to fight for it, and consistent enough to guide the country the rough times ahead.
“I pledge to remain focused and make the tough decisions needed to move the country forward.”
As the nation goes on the historical journey in the next four years, the presidential candidate said the love to get Nigeria working again must bring all Nigerians together as a united nation.
“We can always fold our arms and say Nigeria is beyond saving, or we can take the bull by the horns with an optimism that Nigeria is worth saving and trusting that certainly glorious days lay ahead after the stormy years.
“I choose positivism, faith and confidence in our vision, the policy, and the political will to use this opportunity to get Nigeria working again,” Atiku added.
Atiku stated that Nigerians have been finding it hard to live since the inception of the APC government led by President Muhammadu Buhari.
He claimed that all indices on socio-economic and political development have plummeted throwing over 70% of Nigerians into what he called unprecedented poverty, the like of which he said had never been seen before in the nation’s history
Now that elections are approaching, the former Vice President said Nigerians would once again have the opportunity to assess the quality of those they wish to place in charge of governance in order to bring about the desired change to the dwindling fortunes of the country.
“The next four years will determine our future in the global race, whether we can regain our leadership role in world affairs, reverse the economic meltdown, reinstate a sense of belonging for everyone, regain our people’s trust to protect their lives and property and ensure sustained prosperity.
“Therefore, it has never been more imperative than now that Nigeria needs strong and purposeful governance as well as a capable leader to get the country working again.
“It is now imperative to provide Nigeria with formidable and sustainable governance that will enable our people to make the most of opportunities that the country presents,” he added.
He described the coming election as a deciding factor for Nigerians to enable them to choose the path of a restored equitable and prosperous Nigeria or to go down a slippery slope to further impoverishment.
source https://www.naijanews.com/2018/11/19/no-quick-fixes-to-nigerias-challenges-atiku-admits/
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