In a stirring address, Archbishop JohnPraise Daniel, the Presiding Archbishop of Dominion Chapel International Churches and Chairman of the Northern Coalition of Bishops & Apostles (NOCOBA), has strongly condemned a recent threat against Senator Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria.

Expressing profound dismay, Archbishop Daniel decried the reprehensible call for violence against Senator Tinubu, labeling it as an affront to fundamental principles of religious tolerance.

He said “Any threat to Pastor Mrs Oluremi Tinubu is a threat to the President, is a threat to women, is a threat to all Christians, is a threat to all clergy and is a threat to all Nigerians”, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and its implications for the entire nation.

The Archbishop drew attention to the misuse of religion to stoke divisiveness in an already volatile political landscape, he called for resolute action within the bounds of Nigerian law.

“Every Nigerian citizen has the fundamental rights and duty to call out our leaders whenever and wherever we feel they are wrong but it must be done within the ambit of the Nigerian law,” he emphasized, stressing the importance of adherence to legal frameworks in addressing grievances.

Archbishop Daniel’s address buttressed the resilience of Nigeria’s religious fabric in the face of adversity. Despite facing backlash and threats for his stance, he reaffirmed his belief in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to national unity and prosperity.

“Yet President Tinubu has not failed the nation. I believe he will turn the country around and we shall see Nigeria prosper once again,” he declared, exhibiting unwavering faith in the country’s leadership.

Archbishop Daniel issued a resounding call for unity and dialogue, urging immediate interfaith engagement to quell escalating tensions. “I call for an urgent interfaith dialogue that can make such utterances a thing of the past,” he urged, advocating for proactive measures to prevent future incidents of religiously motivated violence.

In a bid to institutionalize efforts towards religious harmony, the Archbishop proposed the appointment of a Special Adviser to the President on Interfaith/Religious Matters. This strategic move, he argued, would serve as a vital conduit for mitigating interreligious tensions and fostering a climate of understanding and cooperation.

He was quoted as saying, “We also call for the appointment of a Special Adviser to the President on Inter-faith/Religious Matters, who can and should be our first port of call to prevent, or deescalate such inter religious tensions.”

As Archbishop Daniel concluded his address, he invoked blessings upon Senator Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, reaffirming his unwavering commitment to the nation’s unity and prosperity.

Did you listen to the Senate deliberations today? What we witnessed in the Red Chamber underscores the vital role of legislative oversight and the importance of speaking truth, standing with the people, and fulfilling our constitutional roles.

Today's inquiries were those that the 9th Senate should have pursued but evidently did not, resulting in the current repercussions for their inaction.

It brought back memories of the 8th Senate's insistence on transparency and accountability. I remember when we were asking for details of the foreign loan requests brought by the Buhari administration and were portrayed as enemies of the state and obstructive to national progress.

I must acknowledge the 10th Senate's effort in even deliberating on these crucial issues.

This moment stands as a powerful reminder that the legislative arm of government must effectively play its constitutional role at all times in the interest of the people they represent, despite the personal sacrifices that may need to be made. Only then will the public and the people truly benefit.

I sincerely hope we learn from the mistakes of the past.

pasuma:
The university campus nor get location Abi na me go teach you basic marketing??

Hensard University located in Toru-Orua, Sagbama LGA, Bayelsa State, is an institution dedicated to providing quality education that focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, ethics, practical skills, has announced tuition and general charges for the 2023/2024 academic session that starts in January.
“As part of our commitment to delivering exceptional academic programmes and maintaining a conducive learning environment, Hensard University has structured the fees to ensure continued excellence,” said Professor Dileep Kumar M, the Vice-Chancellor.
Hensard is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development of its students to prepare them for successful careers as entrepreneurs and champions of change in their various specialisations, the VC said. “Our international linkages with research institutions and organisations are behind the dual certifications from Hensard. Each of our faculties has research centres and institutes that are affiliated to organisations in Nigeria and abroad that excel in the areas,” said Kumar, a Professor of Business Organisation.

"These fees though marked in dollars can be paid in the equivalent of the Nigerian currency, Naira. Some of the teachers and other staff would be recruited from abroad in line with the international standards on which Hensard has benchmarked its operations," Prof Kumar said.

"Hensard will save Nigerians visa challenges, costs and cultural dislocations associated with studying abroad."
Tuitions for the 30 programmes across Hensard’s five faculties are:

FACULTY OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES & MANAGEMENT - $2,000 or its equivalent in Naira.
1. Department of Accounting
2. Department of Business Administration
3. Department of Political Science & International Relations
4. Department of Procurement Management & Project Management
5. Department of History and Diplomatic Studies
6. Department of Economics
7. Department of Performing and Creative Arts
8. Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
9. Department of Languages and Linguistics.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND COMPUTING - $2,500 - $3,000
1. Department of Computer Science - $3,000
2. Department of Science and Laboratory Technology - $2,500
3. Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology - $2,500
4. Department of Cybersecurity - $3,000
5. Department of Physics and Electronics - $2,500
6. Department of Software Engineering - $3,000
7. Department of Data Science - $3,000
8. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - $2,500
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE - $2,500
1. Department of Agriculture Economics & Extension
2. Department of Animal Production and Husbandry
3. Department of Agronomy
4. Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture
5. Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES - $2,000
1. Department of Broadcasting
2. Department of Film & Multimedia Studies
3. Department of Journalism
FACULTY OF of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES - $2,500 - $3,000
1. Department of Environmental Management - $2,500
2. Department of Surveying & Geo-Informatics - $3,000
3. Department of Meteorology and Climate Science - $3,000
4. Department of Geology and Geophysics - $2,500
The university also announced general charges to support various services and initiatives essential in nurturing well-rounded individuals. The general charges are as follows:
Medical deposit – N50,000
Hensard Philanthropy - N50,000
Entrepreneurship - N50,000
Research & Innovation Support Fund - N50,000
Accommodation - N200,000
The tuition, including accommodation, for the Hensard Foundation School is:
Tuition: N750,000
General Charges: N400,000

About Hensard University:
Hensard University is an institution dedicated to providing high-quality education across a wide range of programmes. With a commitment to academic excellence, practical skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, and holistic development, Hensard University strives to prepare students for successful careers and lifelong learning through its dual certification and partnership with different universities and institutions across the world offering a diverse range of programmes.
Hensard University aims to empower students to make a positive impact in their chosen fields and society as a whole.
For more information or clarification regarding the fee structure, please contact us.
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Abdulrahman, the current governor of Kwara State, has been in power for four years. However, his performance so far has been far from satisfactory. He has failed to deliver on all of his campaign promises, and his actions have caused harm to Kwarans.

Firstly, his refusal to conduct local government elections. Local governments are supposed to be the closest form of government to the people, but Abdulrahman has denied the people of Kwara State this opportunity to participate in their governance. This action is undemocratic and has shown his lack of concern for the people he was elected to serve.

Abdulrahman has not only embezzled billions of naira but also borrowed billions and spent it on hotels without any tangible development to show for it. He has failed to provide the basic infrastructure and amenities that the people of Kwara State need. Instead, he has wasted resources on frivolous projects that do not have any impact on the lives of the people.

Abdulrahman is a fraud evidenced by his preference for giving contracts and appointments to only his family members. This action is nepotistic and unfair to other qualified individuals who can do a better job. Even worse, many of these family members have failed to deliver on their assignments, indicating that their appointments were based on favouritism rather than competence.

He has also turned all traditional rulers in the state into bootlickers just for his second-term ambition. Traditional rulers are supposed to be custodians of the culture and traditions of their people, but Abdulrahman has turned them into sycophants who only sing his praises in order to curry favour. This is an abuse of power and has undermined the traditional institution in the state.

Additionally, Abdulrahman replaced a working senator, Oloriegbe, with a pass ND holder to represent Kwara Central, a district that produced a Senate President. This action shows his disregard for the people's choice and his preference for sycophants who will do his bidding rather than capable individuals who can effectively represent their constituents.

He has fought against all those who brought him to power. This action shows his ingratitude and lack of loyalty. It also suggests that he is not interested in working with others to achieve the best outcomes for the people of Kwara State.

Finally, Abdulrahman is a man without integrity who doesn't honour agreements or keep his word as a bond. This has led to the rise of a strong third force in Kwara State largely due to his failure to fulfil his promises. The people of Kwara State need a leader whose actions in office have not been in the best interest of the people of Kwara State. He has failed to deliver on his campaign promises, wasted resources on frivolous projects, and engaged in nepotism and abuse of power. Therefore, he should not be re-elected for another term. The people of Kwara State need a leader who can be trusted to prioritize their needs and work towards their development.

Fejiro Oliver: The Delta Judas And Serial Betrayer

The people of Delta State are reputed to be brave, loyal and committed to whatever cause they are aligned to irrespective of whatever it is. Deltans are people with reputation of rewarding good for good. This unique character trait is one of the many reasons Nigerians and non-Nigerians hold Deltans to the highest esteem, But like the saying goes, in every twelve there must be a Judas.

In Delta State, there is one Mr. Tega Oghenedoro alias goes by pen name Fejiro Oliver who calls himself a blogger. This youngman take to his facebook page to demonise and blackmail Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and other members of the Delta State Government. One interesting aspect in this character is that he was once a chief praise singer of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the government and people of Delta State.

So who is this character?

1. In the year 2013, this youngman was in financial ashes (in his own words) that was working for Olorogun Ovie Omo-Agege to be the Governor of Delta State in 2015 at the end of Governor Emmanuel Oduaghan's tenure. When he realised that the feelings of Deltans was tilted towards powershift to Delta North and Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, this Fejiro Oliver switched loyalty, abandoned Omo-Agege to promote Ifeanyi Okowa on Social Media.

2. When the government of Ifeanyi Okowa was formed, he saw the need to bring onboard young people to his government - in line with his philosophy of involving people of all generations to participate in building Delta State under his leadership. Oliver Fejiro was identified by Mr. Hilary Ibegbulem, a Senior Member of Okowa's administration. Mr. Hilary took Fejiro Oliver like a brother, gave him platform to operate and earn a decebt living. This gesture of Mr Hilary was acknowledged by Fejiro- who praises him on his Facebook page almost on daily basis until this time. Mr. Hilary also supported Fejiro in his other endeavors. It should be stated that Fejiro Oliver is not the only youngman that was identified by the Okowa administration or Mr. Hilary.

3. Since the period of the Okowa administration until 2021, Fejiro Oliver was over Social Media heaping praises on the Governor for the good works done, Mr. Hilary - who he described a boss, teacher and friend that picked him when he was nobody to give him a platform where he could afford the kind of life he now lives. When Oliver was arrested and sent to prison for breaking the provisions of Cyber crime Act, it was Mr. Hilary that ensured his rehabilitation and gave him succour out of his love for humanity.

4. All through these period, the same Fejiro used despicable words to describe his Ovie Omo-Agege, his former principal who he betrayed and left in the cold in 2014. On January 25, 2020, Fejiro Oliver revealed that Omo-Agege raped his lecturer in the United States, forged the signature of the US President to the Bank of America where he defrauded the Bank of $200 million and hijacked a plane to Yemen.

5. In the year 2022 Mr. Fejiro Oliver lobbied to meet Senator Omo-Agege who he betrayed in 2014 and accused of rape in 2020, upon meeting him and concluded whatever deal might have transpired, he switched loyalty back to Omo-Agege as he felt he has the federal resources to satisfy his cravings. From that moment, he became an attack dog of Omo-Agege against his own benefactors. He uses his Facebook page to insult and malign the person of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Mr Hilary - who he always described as his greatest benefactors and leaders.

6. Fejiro Oliver publishes fake news against the persons of Okowa, his family and every member of his administration just to please his new paymaster. It was he who LIED that the Okowa administration collected a whopping N850bn loan even when the fact on ground shows that Delta State is only indebted to N272 billion - and this money represents the entire debt of all previous administrations in the state.

7. This serial blackmailer, who knows the truth about Okowa administration, chose to incite the good people of Delta State against the government of Okowa. It is only a matter of time he will turn against Senator Omo-Agege - most likely after he loses the Satuday's gubernatorial election to the PDP candidate, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori in line with the continuity consensus of Delta people.

Deltans know the truth. Deltans know that the smooth working relationship between the Okowa led Executive and Sheriff led legislature is chiefly responsible for the economic, infrastructural, structural and every advancement of the State.

Delta State pride itself as one of the FEW States that Voted for Autonomy of Local Government and the Legislative arms - even when others refused to. In fact, despite that LGAs is yet to be autonomous in Nigera, all the Councils in Delta State are fully autonomous, while the state government give them necessary support.

Delta will not give in to blackmail from a man who once called his principal the greatest mistake of the Urhobo nation.

duro4chang:
May God bless Ovie Omo Agege.

OPEN LETTER TO THE CHAIRMAN, CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA, DELTA STATE CHAPTER

No. 77/79 Amb. Ralph Uwechue Way, Asaba, Delta State

By: DELTA STATE CHRISTIAN YOUTHS FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

Calvary Greetings:


1. The attention of Delta State Christian Youths For Good Governance has been drawn to a viral video wherein the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege was captured in a gathering suspected to be that of adherent of a strange occultic practice known as Ogbe sect.

2. Ordinarily, we will not be concerned with the personal decision of a citizen of Nigeria to practice religion of choice, but considering that the man in question is a public servant, a supposed Christian of the Catholic faith -as attested by the Parish Priest of St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Effurun, Delta State, Very Rev Fr Mark Ikeke, we decided to speak out.

3. Permit us to quote 2 Corinthians 6:14 (Kjv)

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers, for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness?"

4. If indeed Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is a Christian, is it right for him to be seen or identified with strange occultic adherents?

5. Senator Omo-Agege is seeking to govern our dear Delta State under the platform of All Progressives Congress, the same platform that produced Muslim-Muslim candidates at the national level which the church clearly kicked against.

6. We, as Christian Youths, are very concerned especially at this time that we are preparing to elect leaders that will govern Delta State for the next four years. We cannot allow our dear state derail from the path of righteousness to the path of unrighteousness. The Church cannot fold its arms to allow suspected Occultic ticket of APC takeover Delta State.

7. In view of the above, we jointly demand that the Church reject the candidacy of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege for the Delta State gubernatorial office, and support the popular demand for continuous righteous governance in our dear state.

This is the time to speak up!


Signed
Bro. Favor Oghenebrume
President,
Delta State Christian Youths For Good Governance

Bro. Ugbede Emmanuel
Secretary,
Delta State Christian Youths For Good Governance

The interim report from nine months study led by Dr. Oludare Ogunlana of June Group Research and Council for African Security Affairs (CASA) with other Intelligence practitioners in the United States, Europe, and Nigeria pointed to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria as a potential winner.

Atiku rated higher than other candidates from All Progressive Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples' Party (NNPP), using four key variables: political geography, Religion, Resources, and Class.

The study's scope is limited to observing political actors and interviews with stakeholders in organizations from across six zones of Nigeria and the Nigerians in the Diaspora: political leaders, women groups, religious organizations, civil societies, trade unions, and youth organizations. In each interview, we focused on five areas: the personality of the candidates, ethnic influence, religion, power of incumbency, voters' behavior, emotions' role, political socialization, and tolerance of diversity of political views.

The study that started in May 2022 accurately predicted the outcome of the PDP and APC primaries and the emergence of Alh Atiku Abubakar and Senator Bola Tinubu as candidates for their respective parties.

We identified where the political influencers, religious leaders, organizations, and Nigerians in the Diaspora stood with voting President in February 2023 and how it aligned to victory for each candidate.

In addition, we gathered data from facilitated workshops and interactive survey sessions with Nigerian political thought leaders, which include lawyers, political activists, and former and current serving political office holders.

While we respect various polls that have put a particular candidate as the preferred candidate to win the election, we state that data alone does not speak for itself significantly when such data is based on manipulation and sectional polling.

The result of every data must be put into context, including understanding the people, culture, pattern, geographical spread of the platform, and historical antecedents.

In conclusion, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is expected to garner 64% from the three zones in the North, rake 45% from the South-South region where his running mates come from, acquire 37 % from the South-East with 27% from the South-West, which is the stronghold of the APC candidate. 

The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organization says the subjective support for the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo is his personal wish which does not reflect the opinion or position of overwhelming majority of Nigerians across the country.

While former President Obasanjo is entitled to his personal opinion; as remarkable as it may appear, it remains individualistic and cannot redirect Nigerians from their determination to rally with the more experienced, more proficient and more accepted Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, to rescue and rebuild our nation from the APC misrule.

What is surprising to majority of Nigerians is that in the face of the alarming challenges facing the nation, which requires a tried and tested hand, former President Obasanjo is suggesting a candidate that has not had any experience in governance at the national level.

In any case, Chief Obasanjo’s opinion cannot sway Nigerians who can easily remember how he endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari, whose administration, he (Obasanjo) now describes as “stressful years for many Nigerians,” during which our nation “moved from frying pan to fire and from mountain top to the valley.”

It is therefore be extremely difficult for Nigerians, particularly the youth demography, to accept Chief Obasanjo’s opinion as the solution to the myriad of challenges facing the nation today because the last candidate he introduced, by his own estimation, failed Nigerians.

Our campaign holds that none of the Presidential candidates has the experience, capacity, tenacity of purpose, presence of mind and readiness to serve like Atiku Abubakar.

Atiku remains the most widely accepted candidate, whose choice is not predicated by sectional, tribal, ethnic or religious sentiments or the endorsement of any individual, high or low, but by record of ability and performance, authentic vision, honesty and character; physical and mental capacity; the very indices set by the former President.

It is instructive to state that every claim by former President Obasanjo on the success of his administration is a reflection of the performance of Atiku Abubakar as his Vice President and Chairman of the National Economic Council during which our nation achieved unprecedented economic growth to become one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

It therefore amounts to a disservice for the former President to make subjective suggestion even when it is clear that if a hand like Atiku Abubakar with their shared experience is brought to the forefront of governance, our nation will be rescued from this current sullen state

Our Campaign therefore urges Nigerians not to be distracted by subjective opinions but to remain focused on the resolve to salvage our dear nation by electing Atiku Abubakar as the next President of Nigeria, come February 25, 2023.

Signed:

Kola Ologbondiyan
Spokesperson,
Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organization

Following the public outcry by Nigerians for the Presidential Candidates of the various Political Parties to present themselves for debates, interviews and Townhall Meetings,

Atiku Abubakar of the PDP at first attended the AREWA Joint Committee Townhall Meeting in Kaduna where he told the good people of Nigeria from the Northern region how he's going to do things differently to make Nigeria great once again.
Tinubu attended same meeting and what we got was a Townhall is different from a Bala Blu.

Then again Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa the Vice Presidential Candidate of the PDP represented Atiku Abubakar who was in the United States to solicit the support of Nigerians in diaspora and foreign investors for the recovery of the Nigeria's Economy, at a Townhall organised by Arise TV where he schooled other Candidates present and gave Nigerians the detail explanation of Atiku's plan to #RecoverNigeria and was crowned the StarBoy of that event, meanwhile Obi whom the Obidients expected to shine by reeling out inaccurate figures as usual, or maybe tell Nigerians what he has to offer to change the current situation of things in the country, was busy crying on stage and accusing Dino Melaye of always trolling him when he could no longer provide answers to the questions thrown at him (why should someone who wants to become Nigeria's President be afraid of criticism), meanwhile Tinubu and Shetima did not even made attempts to attend the event.
Atiku Abubakar upon his return to Nigeria attended the 3rd edition of the ARISE TV Presidential Townhall, where he eventually made it known to all Nigerians that he is millions of miles ahead of all other contestants in terms of experience, preparedness and what he has to offer to build the Nigeria of our dreams, while those who still plays kindergarten politics who were present at the Townhall copied him but could not still present it as Atiku the owner of the ideas.

Before then Atiku Abubakar was at the CHATHAM HOUSE, where he took his time to tell the world his intentions to Unite Nigerians, rejig the Nigerian Security architecture and make it functional optimally, revive our Educational System, review our Economic Policies to attract investors into the country thereby creating jobs opportunities for Nigerians, and his plan to devolve powers to the States and Local government areas to expedite regional development.

Only for Tinubu to go to CHATHAM HOUSE in a bid to show that he can do as Atiku Abubakar did, but the story became different, now we hear stories of how a man who wants to become Nigeria's President had to call on his supporters to answer questions thrown at him and it all ended in a big disgrace and embarrassment.

Tinubu's embarrassing performance at CHATHAM HOUSE and all other events and the unprepared and inexperience nature of all other political parties candidates has further confirm that Atiku Abubakar of the PDP is the LEADER NIGERIA NEED at the moment because he is the only one who has what it takes to recover Nigeria and lead her on the pathway to progress.

Harry ARIKO an Advocate of #BetterNigeria writing from Warri

Nigeria �� is a country of about 200 million people from different religious backgrounds, with over 80% being Muslims and Christians.

Anyone who truly wants to lead Nigeria �� on the path of progress must PRIORITISE the Unity of Nigeria, consider her diverse religious backgrounds, understand that Nigeria is a multi ethnic nation, and must make efforts to bring everyone together as one, because it is only if we are united as a Nation that we all can overcome our common enemies, which are poverty, unemployment, underdevelopment, insecurities and so on.

The ruling APC Presidential Candidate who is a Southern Muslim has made his position known to every Nigerian that he is not interested in Nigeria's Unity when he picked a northern Muslim as a Running-mate instead of a non-Muslim to atleast give the Nigerian Christian Community and other religious groups a sense of belonging, just incase he wins, but no, rather he further reiterated his resolve that he does not believe in one Nigeria.

Obviously, this is dangerous for Nigeria's Unity and democracy. though some of us are not surprised because that has always been his person, one would expect him to pretend to be interested in the Unity of Nigeria anyway.

The most dangerous one at the moment is the Labour Party Presidential Candidate whom because he is a Southern Christian with a northern Muslim running-mate, has made his campaigns a complete religious movement by moving from one church to the other almost on daily basis telling the Christians to take back their country, creating the impression that the Christians are being marginalised and he's the only one who can help them get their country back. This is a very dangerous trend because it means the Muslim community and other religious groups does not have a place in Labour Party's Presidency except the Christians if he wins.

The Labour Party Presidential Candidate needs to be called to order before he further divide Nigeria along religious lines and plunge the country into religious crisis. Nigeria is still struggling to come out of BOKO HARAM and ISWAP crisis.

This is where the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Candidate stands out among the major contenders.

The PDP Presidential Candidate a northern Muslim, a Pan-Nigerian, a lover of Nigeria's Unity, picked a southern Christian, who is another Pan-Nigerian and also a lover of Nigeria's Unity as running-mate and in their plan to #RecoverNigeria have centered their campaigns around the Unity of Nigeria as one of the key factor to restore Nigeria's lost glory and put her on the path of Progress. because the PDP as a party believes that As One We Can Get It Done.

"Preparation is the key to leadership success. The more prepared you are the less your struggle..."

Undoubtedly, Nigeria is at a very critical state; over half of her population has sunk into multidimensional poverty; inflation is at an unprecedented level; Leadership ineptitude and inutile; insecurity, loss of lives and property seem to be the order of the day; untamed looting is now a norm; basically, the APC regime has dragged Nigeria into unimaginable pain and hunger.

Without mincing words, we cannot afford to elect a green horn as president. To recover this Country, we need a president that is adequately prepared, and most equipped with experience and technical know-how. I cannot overemphasize the importance of preparedness and experience in the build up to the 2023 President election. We must detach emotions from this process, and be very realistic about who have recover this country, in all ramifications.

Should Nigerians critically assess these Presidential candidates? Yes. Are these candidates already showing to us their level of preparedness and experience? Yes. As a people, we need to be more aware and intentional about what these candidates are not saying. Look at how they’ve ran their campaigns and coordinated their teams since their emergence as candidates. “Little” things like this are very vital in understanding who is very ready to work for Nigerians by ensuring human capital development and peace.

For the records, Atiku Abubakar was first to announce a running mate immediately he won the ticket of his party. The others had to send the names of place holders as running mates to INEC. Atiku Abubakar was the first to release a detailed manifesto, code named “My Covenant”. This is a 186 page document, and has also been simplified to a 51 page version so that anyone can properly understand his plans for the Country. As I write this, some aspirants don’t even have a manifesto presented to Nigerians. Atiku Abubakar was the first to constitute and inaugurate a Presidential campaign council, and the first to start campaigning across the Country. While some candidates are still fighting over the constitution of a campaign team, others are issuing disclaimers on a team released by their political parties.

There is a need to highlight the above because it further drives home the fact that there is a candidate who is much more prepared and intentional about leading the Country out of her current many woes.

The candidates are sending Nigerians a clear message, we must be more discerning in deciphering the messages.

I agree with Atiku Abubakar when he said: “Experience counts and to avoid the mistakes of the past, never again should Nigerians hand over their future to a green horn.”

For months now, Atiku Ababukar has been engaging critical stakeholders and Nigerians as he promulgate his plans. Repeatedly, he has said his focus will be on anchored on five key areas, which are: 1. Unity of Nigeria. 2. Security 3. Economy. 4. Education. 5. Devolving more resources and powers to the federating units (Restructuring). No other candidate has a more detailed plan. Atiku’s clarity on his plans for the County is top notch, truly.

Of all the Presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar is the only one with both Executive and Legislative experience. More so, he has the full grasp of the many problems bedeviling the Country. What stands out for him, at every engagement, is his superlative ability to detail the problem and also proffer adequate solution of all of them. Atiku doesn’t talk about the problems alone. As head of the economic management team (1999-2007), Atiku Abubakar was instrumental in the design of a private sector revival strategy and advocated for the opening of the economy for private sector investments in a number of sectors.

We cannot afford to gamble with our lives and that of generation unborn. History beckons on us to elect a President that is much more prepared, intentional about our welfare, and that properly understands the situation of our country.

Let me conclude in the words of former Vice President of Nigeria, Arc. Namadi Sambo: “Atiku Abubakar is a political driver who not only has the experience to drive a car but also knows the rules on how to recover Nigeria.”