Atiku recounted his achievements while in public office under the Obasanjo administration, noting that they ran a successful government because it was private sector-driven.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said he believes the private sector can bring prosperity to Nigeria if empowered.
The former Vice President spoke on Thursday evening while featuring in a presidential parley after his campaign rally in Ibadan organised by the South-West Development Stakeholders Forum (SWDSF).
Atiku was accompanied by his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta; PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu; Governor Emmmanuel Udom of Akwa-Ibom and the Director-General of Atiku Campaign, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.
Atiku said he would restructure Nigeria if it is considered a priority.
“If restructuring is your priority, I will implement it. I’m far ahead of any other candidates in terms of restructuring and devolution of power,” he said.
The presidential candidate also promised to transform the nation’s economy, create jobs and bring prosperity to the country through the private sector.
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“I’m well and strong to lead Nigeria. I don’t mind giving a private company a tax waiver to construct a rail transport system from here in Ibadan to Ogbomoso to ease the ways of doing business.
“And, this will not only boost our economy at the local and state levels, but also national level.
“I’m a private sector believer as far as our economy is concern, it is only the private sector that can bring prosperity and create jobs for our teeming youths,” he said.
Atiku recounted his achievements while in public office under the Obasanjo administration, noting that they ran a successful government because it was private sector-driven.
“Insecurity is part of our restructuring issues. In other words, if we will have a state police or not will depend on our legislature.
“In the US, we have state police, local police, even, regional police and so on. I will surely propose the state police to our National Assembly if elected.
“But it depends on the national and state assemblies, that is why I’m urging you all to vote people that will give you quality representation,” Atiku said.
