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I was born in Jada, in Adamawa State, to Garba Atiku and Aisha Kande Abubakar. My father, who was the breadwinner of our home, passed away, but I was determined to get an education. I attended Jada Primary School, then Adamawa Provincial Secondary School in Yola, where I earned my Advanced Level Certificate.

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I attended Jada Primary School from 1954 to 1960, then Adamawa Provincial Secondary School in Yola, graduating with an Advanced Level Certificate in Economics, British Economic History, Government and Hausa language. From 1966 to 1967, I attended the School of Hygiene in Kano, earning a Royal Society of Health Diploma. I then went to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, graduating with a Diploma in Law in 1969.

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Yes. My interest in leadership began at the School of Hygiene in Kano, where I was elected President of the Students Union during the radical students' union politics of the 1960s. At Ahmadu Bello University, I was elected Assistant Secretary General and Deputy Speaker of Parliament of the Institute of Administration, Kongo Campus, Students Union.

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Yes, I have always been available for probity. As Vice President, I set aside my own immunity to allow an investigation against me to proceed, making me the only Nigerian politician to do that. I have also openly challenged anyone with evidence of corruption against me to take it to court and test the claim. So this is not just about the Mabilla Sunrise Power Project; I have no reason to run from any investigation into my record in public service.

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No. The Petroleum Technology Development Fund was under my office for direct supervision, and in 2005 there was an allegation that 145 million USD was diverted. In 2006, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and a special Senate Committee investigated the matter. I surrendered my immunity to allow a thorough investigation, and both panels found no misconduct against me, which is why there was no prosecution. I am on record as the only Vice President investigated while in office, and the allegation and trial were meant to provide an administrative reason to disqualify me from the 2007 presidential election.

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The essence of the law is to provide broad protection to the fundamental rights to life and human dignity. In both civil law and religious laws, the protection of human life is non-negotiable. So, I believe that the law should provide that basic protection to life and the dignity of man.

Do you support Nigeria’s blasphemy laws and should anyone ever be punished or killed for alleged blasphemy?

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My goal is simple and urgent: to return subsidy and bring down the high cost of living, to end insecurity across the nation, create more job opportunities for you, and ensure strict adherence to the rule of law. I believe government must work for the people, and every reform must deliver real improvement in your everyday life. This is the philosophy behind my manifesto, and it is how I intend to measure every policy I bring forward.

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I have said that reform must be sequenced, supported, and humane, so that you are not pushed further into hardship in the process. Every policy I pursue, from the economy to security to social protection, will be measured by its impact on you. I also believe Nigeria's challenges are structural and need coordinated, institutional solutions, not ad hoc interventions. This is the principle guiding how I will govern.

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I am Atiku Abubakar. I was born in Jada, Adamawa State, in 1946. My father died when I was a boy, and I fought my way through school. I served Nigeria in the Customs Service from 1969 until I retired in 1986, rising to Deputy Director. Then I built businesses that today employ thousands of Nigerians.

I stood against military rule. I survived an attempt on my life and was forced into exile, and I never served a military government. Nigerians elected me Vice President twice, in 1999 and 2003. In government, I led reforms that returned loss-making government companies to private hands and freed public money for education and health. I founded the American University of Nigeria, where I pay 60 percent of every student's fees, so that the children of the poor and the rich learn side by side.

Nigeria gave me every opportunity. Now I want to give back. My plan is clear: end insecurity, bring down the cost of living, create opportunities for every Nigerian, and uphold the rule of law. I have done this work before, and I am ready to do it again.

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It varies a lot. In Abuja, you can find a one-bedroom flat for around ₦1 million on the outskirts, but in central areas it can cost ₦3 million, ₦5 million or more a year. In Lagos, modest areas may be around ₦1 million, while places like Lekki, Victoria Island and Ikoyi can run into several millions annually. Yola is generally cheaper, but rent there is also becoming harder for ordinary families to afford.

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I have done this work before. You elected me Vice President twice, in 1999 and 2003, and in government I led the reforms that returned loss-making government companies to private hands and opened our economy to private investment. I served in the Customs Service from 1969 to 1986, and I have built businesses that employ thousands of Nigerians today, so I know how jobs are created. That is the experience I bring to you now.

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Nigeria has given me so many opportunities to be who I am today, and I cannot in good conscience retire my ambition when I know I have better ideas to offer you. The constitution allows a four-year term, and a second term is not an automatic entitlement. I am in this race to serve Nigerians.

My goal is simple and urgent: to return subsidy and bring down the high cost of living, to end insecurity across the nation, create more job opportunities for you, and ensure strict adherence to the rule of law. I believe government must work for the people, and every reform must deliver real improvement in your everyday life. This is the philosophy behind my manifesto, and it is how I intend to measure every policy I bring forward.

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I am determined to expand transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, technology founders and people working in the creative economy. Your surname, your political connections, or whether you can find a godfather, should not decide whether your idea gets a chance to succeed. As part of this, we will put in place a financing programme for start-ups and entrepreneurs, so you can move from dependence to enterprise, from unemployment to productivity.

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I will focus our mining policy on local value addition, so Nigeria's natural resources create jobs for Nigerians. I will open up the sector and attract more foreign private investment. This is a sector I will prioritize because it can generate more revenue for the nation.

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I will make sure we put more investment into innovation. I believe the future belongs to tech experts, and that will be at the heart of my administration's policy on space technology and Artificial Intelligence.

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I have visited Benue State a couple of times, because I believe the security crisis there, like in Zamfara and other troubled states, is particularly concerning. I was not happy to visit only to register presence during moments of security skirmishes. I believe it is more important that Nigeria finds a lasting solution to these issues rather than marking condolences in an endless cycle. My title of "Zege Mule u Tiv," meaning greater shelter, came from my intervention in a farmer and herder situation.

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I will open our borders and make sure modern technology is used so that trade movements along them do not carry the vectors of insecurity. Border protection determines how effective our national security safeguards and trans-national trade are, so I bring extensive professional competence to this area. I will also strengthen international trade and security agreements with neighbouring countries so that the movement of people and trade into Nigeria follows our set priorities and causes minimal harm.

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I founded the American University of Nigeria not to make profit, but to create the first ever development university in Africa. My priority was to add value to the body of intellectual assets that would drive the development of Nigeria and put Africa on the global map of innovations. I am proud that the university has lived up to that expectation and is still breaking new ground in research and innovation. Compared to other private universities in its class in Nigeria, AUN is probably the most affordable.

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The Oronsanye report is not about sacking people. It gives insight into how government agencies have overlapping functions, and I will implement it as part of my administration's work. Implementing it does not mean people will lose their jobs. I would rather retrain the workforce for new duties that add value to the efficiency of the civil service and the economy in general.

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I went to Minna to commiserate with the bereaved families. It is not acceptable that our young people work on mining fields, and it is frightening that young Nigerians were arrested by the state and killed in a way that should touch the moral conscience of all of us. My visit was also to show that we still have a heart of humanity in us, and my donation to the families was the minimum we could do. I believe the wellbeing of young Nigerians must be a priority in how we make public policy.

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Ask Atiku Abubakar is a public information portal, a citizen engagement platform and I intend to expand it so you can engage more with government policies and initiatives. It will also grow into a Presidential Promise Tracker, where you can monitor government promises, track how they are being carried out, and see exactly how public funds are being spent. This is how we will promote transparency and accountability at every level of government.

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My administration's agenda will be shaped by four things: return of subsidy, education, security and streamlining the size of the Federal Government. These four items would shape the focus of my administration's agenda. I will return subsidy to bring down cost of petrol, I want your bus fare to come down, the cost of moving food from farm to market to come down, and the trader, barber, tailor and welder to spend less on energy. I want prices of goods and services in Nigeria to go down so citizens have more saved.

Education matters because we need to get more young people back to the classrooms. Security matters because it is the foundation for the prosperity I plan to build. And a slimmer Federal Government will go a long way in eliminating corruption, reducing wastages and making government more efficient, freeing up more resources for social welfare intervention schemes.

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My plan to tackle insecurity covers every part of Nigeria, the North West included. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly trained, mobile personnel, to strengthen the response. I also want bordering states to jointly plan operations, share intelligence in real time, and coordinate responses. This is how we rescue your community from banditry, kidnapping, and cross-border crime.

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I want to adopt a firehose principle for security coordination, driving continuous, high-volume coordination across jurisdictions so we get faster responses and stronger intelligence sharing. Bordering states will jointly plan operations, share intelligence in real time, and coordinate responses to crime. This is how we strengthen the fight against banditry, kidnapping, and cross-border crime.

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Yes. I will push for an independent Internal Affairs Agency to investigate misconduct within police and other security services. This sits alongside my plan to set up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, and to strengthen coordination between security agencies so we get faster responses and stronger intelligence sharing.

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I believe securing the lives and property of Nigerians is just as important as securing our national oil and gas assets. I am not comfortable with a situation where huge sums go into protecting oil assets while the people who power our economy are left behind. My approach is to strengthen law enforcement through manpower recruitment and the deployment of advanced technology, so we can deal with all dimensions of criminality.

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This is Ask AA, a public information portal I built so you can engage with me directly on government policies and initiatives. It will grow into a Presidential Promise Tracker, where you can monitor the promises I make, follow how they are being implemented, and see exactly how public funds are being spent. That is how we build transparency and accountability at every level of government, not by asking you to take my word for it, but by laying the record open for you to examine yourself.

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I want to lay the record open for you to examine yourself, rather than asking you to take my word for it. Through this platform, which will grow into a Presidential Promise Tracker, you will be able to monitor the promises I make, follow how they are being implemented, and see exactly how public funds are being spent. That is how we build transparency and accountability at every level of government.

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I see you, and young Nigerians like you, not as a restless population to be managed or mobilised only at election time, but as the greatest national asset this country has ever produced. You are the innovators, the farmers, the creators, the engineers, the doctors, the teachers, the entrepreneurs, the artisans, proving every day what the Nigerian spirit can do.

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I am committed to expanding transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, technology founders and people in the creative economy, so that your surname, political connection or ability to find a godfather does not determine whether your idea gets a chance to succeed. This includes a major financing programme for start-ups and entrepreneurs. My objective is to move you from dependence to enterprise, from unemployment to productivity, and from palliatives to prosperity.

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I'm glad to have you here. This platform, Ask AA, is one I have built as a public information portal, a place for Nigerians to engage with me directly on government policies and initiatives. It will grow into a Presidential Promise Tracker, where you can monitor the promises I make, follow how they are being implemented, and see exactly how public funds are being spent. That is how we build transparency and accountability at every level of government, not by asking you to take my word for it, but by laying the record open for you to examine yourself.

I see you, and young Nigerians like you, not as a restless population to be managed or mobilised only at election time, but as the greatest national asset this country has ever produced. The innovators, the farmers, the creators, the engineers, the doctors, the teachers, the entrepreneurs, the artisans, you are the ones proving every day what the Nigerian spirit can do.

So ask me anything. The greatest service you can do is to insist that I earn your trust through ideas, character, competence and integrity, not slogans. That is the kind of partnership I have come to build with you.

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On jobs for our graduates: I am determined to make it begin with jobs and enterprise. We will expand transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, technology founders and people in the creative economy, so your surname or connections never decide whether your idea succeeds. I will also change what our schools teach, more science, technology, vocational education, agriculture, digital skills and entrepreneurship, so you are trained for the economy that actually exists. My plan is to end insecurity, bring down the cost of living, create opportunities for every Nigerian, and uphold the rule of law.

On protecting your vote: I have called on young Nigerians to become guardians of democracy, to help every eligible voter obtain a Permanent Voter Card, to help first-time voters understand why their vote matters, and to reject violence, intimidation and vote buying.

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I will manage public debt responsibly, without burdening you and your family. My plan is to move away from debt taken on for consumption, to debt used strictly for productive investment that grows the economy and generates returns, borrowing for infrastructure, industry, and growth-enhancing projects, not recurrent spending. I will improve how revenue is collected instead of raising your tax burden, and make borrowing transparent so you can track how debt is used and its impact. I will also look to public-private partnerships to finance major projects, rather than relying solely on government borrowing.

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I had a prolonged conversation with Peter Obi on the urgency of having a united opposition to challenge the Tinubu administration. That plan moved forward to the point where Peter Obi and I joined the African Democratic Congress together. What happened after Peter Obi left the ADC is not something I can speak to. What I will say is this: anyone who insults Obi or me does not mean well for the leaders, the Coalition, or for Nigeria. We are better together.

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Thank you for the work you do every day in that classroom. I said directly to Nigeria's workers, teachers included, that you are not invisible and your suffering is not a statistic: it is real and documented. I believe you deserve leadership that spends the nation's resources on your welfare, not on opaque projects that serve the well-connected, and a government that measures its success by your living standards. On education, I am committed to changing how we prepare young Nigerians for work, with schools placing greater emphasis on science, technology, vocational education, digital skills and critical thinking, and ensuring no brilliant child is denied education because of poverty.

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On what I have done: I have given Nigeria my service, as Vice President in 1999 and 2003, in the Customs Service from 1969 to 1986, and in building businesses that employ thousands of Nigerians today. I would have retired this ambition if I believed others offered better leadership, but I know I have better ideas to offer, so I remain in this race to serve, not for personal gain. If I were after personal gains, I would have been patronizing my opponents all these years, and that would not be fair to Nigeria.

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My plan rests on three things: ending insecurity, bringing down the cost of living, and creating opportunities for every Nigerian, while upholding the rule of law. On the cost of living, I will replace the open-ended fuel subsidy with a targeted production subsidy for petroleum refined here in Nigeria, support Nigerian refining, create Nigerian jobs, and insist that every naira of government support delivers a measurable benefit to you as a consumer. For opportunity, especially for our young people, I am putting forward a $10 billion financing programme for start-ups and entrepreneurs, to move young Nigerians from dependence to enterprise and from unemployment to productivity. You will know I have delivered when fuel-driven prices fall, when that support reaches your pocket, and when more young Nigerians are building businesses rather than surviving hardship.

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Good morning to you, and thank you for speaking so plainly to me.

On jobs going to those with connections or money rather than merit, I will say this clearly: your surname, political connection or ability to find a godfather should not determine whether your idea gets a chance to succeed. That is why I am committed to expanding transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, technology founders and people in the creative economy, including a major financing programme for start-ups. My aim is to move you from dependence to enterprise, from unemployment to productivity, and from palliatives to prosperity, so that merit, not who you know, decides your chances.

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Thank you for asking. Let me give you five reasons, in my own words.

First, I bring experience: I served twice as Vice President and worked in the Customs Service for years, and I led reforms that returned government companies to private hands and opened our economy to investment. Second, I have built businesses that employ thousands, so I know how jobs are created. Third, my plan is clear: end insecurity, bring down the cost of living, create opportunities for every Nigerian, and uphold the rule of law. Fourth, on fuel, I will support production subsidies for fuel refined here in Nigeria, creating Nigerian jobs and ensuring every naira delivers a measurable benefit to you as a consumer. Fifth, my promise to make life affordable again is a solemn covenant, not a slogan, because the purpose of government is to make life better for the people.

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On jobs for our young graduates, I know too many of you have ideas, energy and ambition but cannot get the capital to turn them into something real. I am committed to expanding transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, technology founders and people working in the creative economy, including through a dedicated financing programme for start-ups and entrepreneurs. Alongside this, our schools must change. We cannot keep educating you for an economy that no longer exists. I want greater emphasis placed on science, technology, vocational education, agriculture, digital skills, critical thinking and entrepreneurship, so that what you learn is useful where you need it. And no brilliant Nigerian child should be denied university, polytechnic or college simply because his or her parents are poor.

On ending the hold of political connections and godfathers, this is at the heart of what I want to build. I want a Nigeria where competence triumphs over connections, where character matters more than political patronage, and where hard work is rewarded. Your surname, your political connection, or your ability to find a godfather should not determine whether a good idea, or a good effort, gets the opportunity to succeed.

On a poor but qualified young Nigerian rising through merit, this is the Nigeria I am working to build: one where every young person can succeed through hard work, where every young Nigerian has a fair opportunity to succeed, and where no brilliant child is shut out of higher education because of poverty. I believe in your intelligence, your creativity and your resilience, and I believe that opportunity must be built on merit, not on who you know.

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On financing and support for young people going into agriculture, I will expand transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, technology founders and people in the creative economy. Your surname, political connections or whether you can find a godfather should not decide whether your idea gets a chance to succeed. As part of this, I will put in place a financing programme for start-ups and entrepreneurs, so young Nigerians can move from dependence to enterprise, from unemployment to productivity. I have also spoken of a financing programme for start-ups and entrepreneurs to help restore purchasing power and expand opportunities for young Nigerians.

On the broader agricultural policy that this sits within, I will put smallholder farmers at the center of agricultural policy, supporting them to produce more and earn more while protecting Nigerian agriculture. My government will ensure policies strengthen local production, stabilize food prices and reduce dependence on imports. I will integrate smallholder farmers more productively into the agricultural system as outgrowers, rural employers and producers of specialty and niche products, so that farming at every scale contributes to and benefits from national agricultural growth.

On education feeding into this, our schools must place greater emphasis on agriculture alongside science, technology, vocational education, digital skills, critical thinking and entrepreneurship, so young Nigerians are trained for the economy that actually exists.

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On my years as Vice President, I was chairman of the National Economic Council and I also supervised the Bureau of Public Enterprises. Under that work, our administration saw the national economy grow at an average of 7 per cent a year. We also made sure government stopped pouring scarce resources into businesses that were running at a loss, freeing that money up instead.

I also helped bring reform to public education in that period. We made it compulsory for every Nigerian child to have free basic education, and we created the Universal Basic Education Board to carry that forward. These achievements were for the whole country, Northern Nigeria included, since nothing in that record was limited to one part of Nigeria alone.

I will also tell you plainly where we fell short. I wish our administration had ended the problem of power generation and supply in Nigeria. That did not happen, and it was in fact a major point of disagreement between President Olusegun Obasanjo and me on how to get it done.

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On reducing poverty, creating youth jobs, improving education and security, and lowering the cost of living, here is what I am committed to. On security, I will begin, from day one, the reform of our security institutions, with improved funding and enhanced welfare, including a Special Presidential Welfare Initiative for security personnel. Alongside this, I will adopt alternative approaches to conflict resolution, such as diplomacy, intelligence, improved border control, deploying traditional institutions, and good neighbourliness.

On jobs for young people, I will launch an Economic Stimulus Fund with an initial investment capacity of approximately $10 billion to support small businesses across all sectors of our economy. Alongside it, I will launch a skills-to-job programme designed for every category of youth, graduates, early school leavers, and the many young Nigerians who are currently not in education, employment, or training. I have also spoken of a financing programme for start-ups and entrepreneurs, which I have described in one address as $10 billion, and in another as $100 billion, aimed at moving young Nigerians from dependence to enterprise, from unemployment to productivity, and from palliatives to prosperity.

On the cost of living, I will pursue a targeted production subsidy for petroleum products refined here in Nigeria, rather than a return to an open-ended subsidy on imported fuel. This will be structured to support domestic refining, eliminate waste, and ensure that government support translates directly into lower prices for you as a consumer. My promise to make life affordable again is a solemn covenant with the Nigerian people, not a political slogan.

On poverty and education, my policy expands conditional cash transfers to poor households, conditioned on school attendance and child vaccination, paired with a revitalized National Homegrown School Feeding Scheme. I believe Nigeria's young people deserve classrooms, skills, jobs, and opportunities that allow them to fulfil their potential, rather than an economy that leaves survival dependent on dangerous and uncertain livelihoods.

On how you will see these promises fulfilled, my administration will launch an online "Promise Tracker" portal and implement Open Government Partnership standards, publishing live budget spending, contract awards, and performance metrics, so that you can track my promises and hold my government accountable. I also hold that no President, no matter how determined, can rebuild Nigeria without the active participation of its young people. I see young Nigerians not as a population to be managed or mobilised only during elections, but as the greatest national asset Nigeria has ever produced, innovators, farmers, creators, engineers, doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, artisans and professionals whose role in building a new Nigeria is central to this vision.

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My plan to tackle insecurity covers every part of Nigeria, the North West included. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly trained, mobile personnel. I want bordering states to jointly plan operations, share intelligence in real time, and coordinate responses together. With the right political leadership, I believe our security forces have the capacity to rescue your community from banditry, kidnapping, and cross-border crime.

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Yes. I will push for an independent Internal Affairs Agency to investigate misconduct within the police and other security services, as part of my broader plan to strengthen the response to banditry and kidnapping across the country.

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Wa alaikumus salam, and welcome. It is good to hear from you all the way from Hong.

From my first day in office, I will put affordability and the protection of life at the centre of government. We will begin bringing down the costs of food, fuel and power, improving access to healthcare and education, and restoring security to communities living in fear. I will account for public spending and measure progress by what Nigerians can afford and whether they can live safely.

I have also said that before government borrows another dollar in the people's name, it must tell Nigerians what the money already borrowed has delivered, naming the projects, showing what they cost, who benefited, and who was paid. Local contractors who have completed government projects and remain unpaid must be paid, and what is owed to them, and when it will be paid, should be published.

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On jobs for graduates, I want you to know this plainly: you should not be asked to wait outside the room while your future is being decided inside it. My plan starts with jobs and enterprise. I know Nigeria has millions of young people with ideas, energy and ambition, but too many cannot get the capital to turn those ideas into businesses. I am determined to expand transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, technology founders and people working in the creative economy. We will put in place a financing programme for start-ups and entrepreneurs, so you can move from dependence to enterprise, from unemployment to productivity.

On graduates without connections, I have said it clearly: your surname, your political connections, or whether you can find a godfather, should not decide whether your idea gets a chance to succeed. That is the principle behind the transparent financing programme I am building for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, technology founders and creatives.

On merit over favoritism, this is the standard I am committing to: a Nigeria where competence matters more than connections, where character matters more than political patronage, where hard work is rewarded, and every young Nigerian has a fair opportunity to succeed. That is the direction I mean to take this country in.

On hope for graduates with certificates but no doors opening, I believe in you. I believe in your intelligence, your creativity, and your resilience. The greatest tragedy before us has never been that Nigerian youths lack talent. This covenant I am making with you is about restoring hope, rebuilding confidence, and creating opportunities, so that no young Nigerian feels compelled to abandon the country of their birth in search of dignity elsewhere. If we work together, there is no obstacle too great for us to overcome.

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To tackle the challenge of out-of-school children, within the first 100 days, a national emergency will be declared on out-of-school children, and a National Education Summit will

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My plan to tackle insecurity covers every part of Nigeria, your community in Ughelli South LGA, Delta State included.

Here is what I am committed to doing differently.

I will set up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly trained, mobile personnel, to strengthen the response to banditry and kidnapping.

I will adopt a firehose principle for security coordination, driving continuous, high-volume coordination across jurisdictions, both internally and externally, so we get faster responses and stronger intelligence sharing.

Bordering states will jointly plan security operations, share intelligence in real time, and coordinate responses to threats, regardless of regional grouping. I will also push for joint security task frameworks between neighbouring countries facing similar threats, such as banditry, kidnapping, and cross-border crime.

Security will also be structured as an integrated system across four levels: community-based intelligence networks at the local level to detect and report threats early, a stronger role for states in policing, rapid response, and conflict prevention, stronger federal coordination and enforcement at the national level, and collaboration with neighbouring countries on cross-border threats like terrorism, trafficking, and organised crime. Banditry and kidnapping will be designated as acts of terrorism, so that those who terrorise communities face the full force of national security and counter-terrorism laws.

On the question of wrongdoing in high places, what I have committed to spec

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Greetings to you. I won't give you a fixed naira figure for petrol, because that is not how I have structured this proposal. What I have set out is a production subsidy, not a price I am picking from the air.

Here is what that means for you. I am proposing targeted support tied to crude refined here in Nigeria, including fuel from modular refineries. Imported petrol will not qualify for this support. The idea is to reduce the cost of crude going into Nigerian refineries, protect legitimate refinery margins, and let that lower production cost translate into a lower cost at the pump for you.

I am not proposing to subsidise petrol refined abroad, and I am not proposing to force Dangote or any other Nigerian refinery to sell below cost. What I am proposing is support that helps domestic refineries produce more competitively, expand capacity, create jobs, and sell fuel at a price Nigerians can better afford.

To make sure this works honestly, the programme will be capped, transparently budgeted, and independently audited. We will publish the costs, independently audit the payments, and cut government waste to help fund it. The benefit must reach you through lower pump prices, not disappear along the way.

The principle behind all of this is simple: produce here, refine here, create jobs here, and pay less here.

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On civil service reform, I have said that my administration would have undertaken extensive reforms of public sector institutions to maximise the impact of our reforms.

Within this, I placed special focus on security institutions. We would have commenced the reform of these institutions on day one, with improved funding and enhanced welfare for security personnel. My Policy Document spelt out a Special Presidential Welfare Initiative for security personnel that we would implement.

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Thank you, and I receive your good wishes with gratitude.

My interest in being President has always been to serve this country. Nigeria has given me so many opportunities to become who I am, and if God has given me the grace to return that benefit, I should not shy away from the call to duty. I know I have better ideas to offer, and in good conscience I cannot step back from that. I am in this race, persistently, to offer service to Nigeria.

I also hold on to what I see in young Nigerians like you. I do not see a restless population to be managed or mobilised only at election time. I see the greatest national asset this country has ever produced, the innovators, the farmers, the creators, the engineers, the doctors, the teachers, the entrepreneurs, the artisans, proving every day what the Nigerian spirit can do.

That is why I have built this platform, Ask AA, as a place for you to engage with me directly on government policies and initiatives. It will grow into a Presidential Promise Tracker, where you can monitor the promises I make, follow how they are being implemented, and see exactly how public funds are being spent. That is how we build transparency and accountability at every level of government, not by asking you to take my word for it, but by laying the record open for you to examine yourself.

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Thank you for standing with me. I am determined to keep fighting for transparent governance, for institutions that serve citizens rather than exploit them, and for a political culture that honours merit above mediocrity.

I remain committed to the advancement, inclusion, and protection of women's rights in Nigeria, because a nation can only progress when its women are given the space and opportunity to thrive.

I also urge that we harness the energy of our young people and make the necessary investments in them, towards a greater future for all of us.

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Thank you for reaching out to me on this platform.

This is Ask AA, a place I built for you to engage with me directly on government policies and initiatives. As it grows, it will become a Presidential Promise Tracker, where you can follow the promises I make, see how they are being carried out, and check exactly how public funds are spent. That is how we build transparency and accountability at every level of government, not by asking you to take my word for it, but by laying the record open for you to examine yourself.

I see you, and young Nigerians like you, not as a population to be managed or mobilised only at election time, but as the greatest national asset this country has ever produced. The innovators, the farmers, the creators, the engineers, the doctors, the teachers, the entrepreneurs, the artisans, you are the ones proving every day what the Nigerian spirit can do.

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It looks like your question didn't come through. Go ahead and ask me anything, about my plans, my record, or where I stand on any issue, and I will answer you from what I have published and set out publicly. That is the kind of partnership I have come to build with you.

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You're welcome. May God guide us aright as we endeavor to deliver on our responsibilities. I thank you for listening and for engaging with me today. God Bless. -AA

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I have the experience to lead this country, and that is what Nigeria needs now. I have done this work before. Nigerians elected me Vice President twice, in 1999 and 2003, and in government I led the reforms that returned loss-making government companies to private hands and opened our economy to private investment. I served Nigeria in the Customs Service from 1969 to 1986, and I have built businesses that today employ thousands of Nigerians, so I know how jobs are created.

The two issues you care about most are restoring vitality to our economy and securing the country. My plan is clear: end insecurity, bring down the cost of living, create opportunities for every Nigerian, and uphold the rule of law.

Nigeria has given me so many opportunities to be who I am today. If the presidents we have had offered better leadership, I would have retired my ambition. But I cannot, in good conscience, do that when I know I have better ideas to offer. The constitution allows a four-year term, and a second term is not an automatic entitlement. I am in this race to serve you.

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The money involved was $145 million. It was not traced to any personal account of mine, and it was kept intact in two commercial banks, Equatorial Trust Bank and Trans International Bank. I was never a stakeholder in either bank. The testimonies from PTDF management during the trial proved my innocence.

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I had a successful career as a public servant, rising to the top of the Nigeria Customs Service, with a record that was sterling and unblemished, and I was never accused of corruption in all my years of service. Before joining politics, I made strategic investments in oil and gas logistics that brought me fortune. I am wealthy because God opened my eyes to spot smart opportunities, not because I stole from anyone.

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I joined the Customs and Excise Department in 1969 and served in Kano, Maiduguri, Kaduna, Seme, Ibadan and Lagos. I rose to Deputy Director before retiring meritoriously in 1986. Along the way I also took courses in Leadership Management and Drug Enforcement and Control, in Finland, Egypt and the United States.

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After retiring from the Customs Service, I went into private business with interests in Oil Services, Agriculture, Food and Beverages, Print Media, Banking, Insurance and Pharmaceuticals. Through these businesses I employ thousands of Nigerians, and I am the second largest employer of labour in Adamawa State after the State Government.

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Before privatisation, government had nationalised businesses and was running them at a loss. We felt it was necessary to stop that waste and return those businesses to private companies, so we could free up scarce government resources for social investments like education and health. All the companies we privatised were running at losses, and government could no longer carry on keeping them. This is why I see privatisation as the most consequential policy of the Federal Government since the return of civil rule in 1999.

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No. Not a single one of the companies sold to private companies is traceable to a buyer related to me. No member of my family bought any of those companies on my behalf, and the same goes for my friends.

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The Nigerian constitution provides universal protection for the right to religion. The right to uphold a religious belief should not be restricted by political considerations because the two concepts operate on different parallel lines.

Would your government protect Christians, Muslims and other religious communities equally from persecution, even when doing so could carry a political cost?

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My approach is consistent across every area, from the economy to governance, security and human development: I will fix what is broken, build what is missing, and ensure that government delivers measurable outcomes. That is the standard I hold myself to, whether we are talking about the economy or any other part of national life. This is the approach set out in the Manifesto of the African Democratic Congress.

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My plan covers every part of Nigeria. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly trained, mobile personnel, to strengthen the response. I want bordering states to jointly plan operations, share intelligence in real time, and coordinate responses, extending to joint security frameworks with neighbouring countries facing the same threats. This is how we rescue your community from banditry, kidnapping, and cross-border crime.

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Yes. I will push for an independent Internal Affairs Agency to investigate misconduct within police and other security services. This is part of my wider plan on insecurity, which also includes setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command and stronger coordination across jurisdictions for faster responses and better intelligence sharing.

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I want to adopt a firehose principle for security coordination, driving continuous, high-volume coordination across jurisdictions, so we get faster responses and stronger intelligence sharing. Bordering states will jointly plan operations, share intelligence in real time, and coordinate responses, and this will extend to joint security frameworks with neighbouring countries facing the same threats.

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I don't have a specific fiscal or exploration framework set out for the Chad, Sokoto and Bida Basins. What I can tell you is that my security plan covers every part of Nigeria, the north included. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, with highly trained, mobile personnel, and a firehose principle of continuous, high-volume coordination across jurisdictions. Bordering states will jointly plan operations and share intelligence in real time, extending to joint frameworks with neighbouring countries. This is how we rescue your community from banditry, kidnapping, and cross-border crime.

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On security, I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly trained, mobile personnel, to strengthen the response to banditry and kidnapping. I will adopt a firehose principle for security coordination, driving continuous, high-volume coordination across jurisdictions so we get faster responses and stronger intelligence sharing. Bordering states will jointly plan operations, share intelligence in real time, and coordinate responses. I will also push for an independent Internal Affairs Agency to investigate misconduct within police and other security services, and build joint security frameworks with neighbouring states and countries facing the same threats. This plan covers every part of Nigeria. I believe that with the right political leadership, Nigerian security forces have the capacity to take on the insecurity confronting this country.

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On ending banditry and terrorism in the North, I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly trained, mobile personnel, and to adopting a firehose principle for security coordination, driving continuous, high-volume coordination across jurisdictions so we get faster responses and stronger intelligence sharing. Bordering states will jointly plan operations and share intelligence in real time, and I will push for joint security frameworks with neighbouring countries facing the same threats. I also want organized banditry and kidnapping classified under terrorism statutes, zero tolerance for negotiating with terrorists, fast-tracked prosecution, and Special Courts for Terrorism.

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My plan to tackle insecurity covers every part of Nigeria. On the question of insecurity driving people from their homes, here is what I have committed to.

I will set up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command. These units will be made up of highly trained, mobile personnel, to strengthen the response to banditry and kidnapping, which are among the causes forcing people to flee their communities.

I will adopt what I call a firehose principle for security coordination. This means driving continuous, high-volume coordination across jurisdictions, both inside Nigeria and with our neighbours, so that we get faster responses and stronger intelligence sharing.

Bordering states will jointly plan security operations, share intelligence in real time, and coordinate their responses to threats, no matter the regional grouping they belong to. I will also establish joint security task frameworks between Nigeria and neighbouring countries facing the same threats, such as banditry, kidnapping, and cross-border crime.

I will push for an independent Internal Affairs Agency to investigate misconduct within the police and other security services.

I have also said that insecurity from terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and cattle rustling has already forced many farmers and herders to abandon their lands and relocate, some even to neighbouring countries like Niger, Chad, and Cameroun. This is part of why I believe the nation's security architecture needs to be rejigged, as what is currently in place is not serving the needs of the people.

This is how I intend to rescue communities from banditry, kidnapping, and cross-border crime, across every part of the country.

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On the minimum wage, I have pointed out that while government says the figure has more than doubled to ₦70,000, its real value has actually fallen. In 2019, ₦30,000 was worth about $83. By May 2023 that same ₦30,000 was worth about $65. Today, that ₦70,000 is worth only about $53 at current exchange rates. The number on the payslip is bigger, but the value in your pocket is smaller, which means a worker can earn more naira and still afford less food, transport, electricity, medicine and housing than before. My argument has been the opposite of taking wages away: I want to reduce the cost of energy, transport and moving food so that whatever workers earn buys more, and so families have more left after food, rent and transportation.

On jobs, I have said Nigeria cannot secure its future without deliberately investing in its young people, expanding opportunities for them, and enabling them to pursue legitimate and productive livelihoods.

On corruption in public life more broadly, I have said that no one will be shielded from accountability for wrongdoing, no matter how close to power they are. Anti-corruption must not become a political weapon used selectively against some while others are shielded. Justice must be transparent, accountability even-handed, and the rule of law must apply to all, without fear, without favour, and without political bias. Concretely, I am determined to reform executive immunity so it protects governance, not corruption: limiting immunity strictly to official duties, excluding offences like embezzlement, contract fraud and illicit enrichment from its protection, allowing investigations to continue while officials remain in office, removing statutes of limitation for corruption offences involving public office holders, and establishing special fast-track courts so serious cases involving top public officials are handled quickly, without unnecessary delays or political interference.

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Here is what I would have done, and what I believe in, when it comes to subsidy.

I have always said that removing the old fuel subsidy was necessary in principle. It had become a drain on our finances, opaque, and full of room for arbitrariness and corruption, with huge rent profits going to cabals in public institutions and the private sector. So the question was never whether to end it, but how.

First, I would have tackled corruption head on. That means starting with repositioning the national oil company, since it has been a major beneficiary of the old arrangement, and its commitment to reform cannot be taken for granted.

Second, I would have focused on fixing Nigeria's refining capacity. We rank poorly among oil producing nations in how much of our installed refining capacity actually works and how much crude we refine locally. I would have moved to privatize state owned refineries and worked to get Nigeria refining at least half of its own crude oil output, with an ambition to export some of that refined capacity to our neighbours in the region.

Third, I believe in a gradual approach, not a sudden and complete removal. When I served as Vice President, we took this path and had completed two phases of reform before leaving office, phasing in price increases rather than shocking the system all at once. This is how many other countries have managed the same transition, some taking as long as five years. A gradual approach allows people to adjust and limits disruption to your daily life.

Fourth, and this matters most to you and your family: I would have put in place a robust social protection programme to help you manage the cost of living while reforms took hold. The savings from ending the subsidy should go into strengthening the real economy, maintaining and building infrastructure, improving education and healthcare, developing rural infrastructure, supporting livelihoods in agriculture, and building the skills and entrepreneurial capacity of our young people so they can access better opportunities.

What I have proposed going forward is different in kind from what was done: a production subsidy, not an import subsidy, paired with the safety nets and transition planning that I believe should have accompanied removal from the start.

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On youth unemployment, my plan starts with jobs and enterprise. I know Nigeria has millions of young people with ideas, energy and ambition, but too many cannot get the capital to turn those ideas into businesses. I am determined to expand transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, technology founders and people working in the creative economy. Your surname, your political connections, or whether you can find a godfather, should not decide whether your idea gets a chance to succeed.

As part of this, we will put in place a $100 billion financing programme for start-ups and entrepreneurs, so that young Nigerians can move from dependence to enterprise, from unemployment to productivity, and from palliatives to prosperity. Our objective is simple: give young Nigerians the opportunity to prosper, not just teach them how to survive hardship.

On the selling of appointments, I do not have a position on that in these terms to share with you.

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On restoring subsidy, let me be clear on what I am actually proposing. I am not bringing back subsidy so Nigeria keeps paying for imported petrol. I am proposing a production subsidy, not an import subsidy. That means supporting crude refined right here in Nigeria, so our refineries can produce fuel at lower cost and you pay less at the pump. Just as supporting an Aba shoemaker to cut production costs beats spending public money making imported shoes cheaper, I choose to support production here at home. My aim goes beyond fuel: I want your bus fare to come down, the cost of moving food from farm to market to come down, and the trader, barber, tailor, welder and small business owner to spend less on energy.

On transparency and accountability in managing subsidy funds, I have set out clear mechanisms. Subsidies will be paid only on verified volume output, measured by digital meters at refinery gates, backed by end-to-end supply chain tracking to prevent false claims and smuggling. All licensed public and private domestic refineries will qualify, and every month, crude allocations, refined outputs, and subsidy payouts will be reported publicly on an open portal, so you know exactly how much government is spending and where it is going. This will not be open-ended. My policy includes a clear sunset clause, gradually unwinding the subsidy as domestic refining meets 100% of national demand, foreign exchange stabilizes, and consumer incomes rise.

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Thank you. Let me set out plainly what this means for you and your family.

At the heart of it is this: before I ask you to bear any cost, I will make sure government itself is not wasting your money. Any fiscal reform to improve our resources must first eliminate revenue leakages arising from governance, including the cost of running government and the government procurement process. I and members of my team would not live in luxury while you wallow in misery.

Concretely, this means:

- Cutting the cost of governance and eliminating wasteful expenditure, and improving public financial management and budgeting systems.
- Shifting to zero-based budgeting, so that government spending is linked to our development priorities, to measurable results, and to real impact on you, not spent out of habit.
- Reviewing fiscal support for non-performing government enterprises, and privatising those that cannot sustain themselves.
- Gradually reducing government recurrent expenditures so they reflect higher levels of service delivery to you. Over the medium term, I intend that recurrent expenditure should not exceed 45% of the budget.
- Reviewing government procurement processes so they are transparent, competitive, and deliver value for money, eliminating leakages.
- Increasing non-oil revenue through economic growth, not excessive taxation, because a thriving economy with prosperous citizens naturally generates robust tax revenue. That takes vision, investment, and patience.

On translating reform into real improvement in your life, I am committed to sequencing reforms properly, so we do not unleash exchange rate adjustment, cost-reflective electricity tariffs, and fuel price changes all at once, which is an overkill. Where subsidy reform is needed, I favour a gradualist approach, phasing changes rather than sudden, complete removal, as I did with phases 1 and 2 when I was Vice President.

Alongside that, I would implement a robust social protection programme, investing savings from reform to strengthen the productive base of the economy: infrastructure maintenance and development, better outcomes in education and healthcare, improved rural infrastructure and livelihood support in agriculture, and skills and entrepreneurial development for our youth. This is not a palliative economy. It is genuine support that gives you immediate comfort and security while you navigate the stormy seas.

I also commit to transparent communication, built on civility, tact, and diplomacy, so you understand what government is doing and can trust it. I would consult more with stakeholders to learn, negotiate, adapt, and modify policy where needed. And I would recognise that reforms can sometimes fail: as a responsible leader, I would pause, reflect, and where necessary, review implementation rather than push ahead regardless of the human cost.

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I embraced active politics in 1989, drawn in by Shehu Musa Yar'Adua. I became one of Nigeria's loudest voices against military rule and took part in the pro-democracy movements of the 90s. I was elected into the National Constitutional Conference, representing Ganye/Mayo Belwa constituency in Adamawa State from 1994 to 1995. My insistence on the exit of the military led to an assassination attempt during the Abacha regime, and I was later harassed into exile in 1995.

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Yes. I contested and won the Governorship Election of Adamawa State in 1999. But just before I could be sworn in as Governor, I was nominated as the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. I went on to be elected Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, sworn in on May 29, 1999, and re-elected for a second term sworn in on May 29, 2003.

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Yes. I have never shied away from declaring my assets. I believe in accountable leadership, and I am never one to be found wanting when it comes to probity.

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Yes. When I supervised privatisation, there was a government department responsible for documenting and assessing every transaction. We created that department, the Bureau of Public Enterprises, and it still exists today, carrying that same responsibility.

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Of course, as a Muslim, I believe in the Sharia Law. However, its application within the Nigerian society, being a multi-religious entity, should be limited to customary law interpretation and only be applicable when the disputing parties adopt the Sharia Law as a mutual framework for adjudication.

Do you support Sharia Law and what limits should it have within Nigeria’s constitutional system?

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I will make taxes simple, harmonised, transparent and fair to everybody. You will be able to track how your taxes are spent at the federal, state, and local levels. I will raise the income threshold so those earning survival income are exempt, reduce income tax so you have more to spend, and simplify the tax code.

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I have never shied away from declaring my assets. I believe in accountable leadership, and I am never one to be found wanting when it comes to probity. That has been my position and it will not change.

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I'll lead by example: no living in luxury while citizens struggle. We'll eliminate revenue leakages in governance and procurement, review and begin implementing the Oronsaye Report within my first 100 days, place a clear public cap on executive and legislative appointments at every level, digitize public service, and cut non-essential government-funded travel. Cutting the cost of governance starts at the top, with me and my team, not with empty promises to the people.

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I've always said Nigeria needs to open government control in parts of our power transmission infrastructure to private companies, to achieve uninterrupted power supply. On refineries, I believe our national refineries would have been better served by selling them pre-rehabilitation, before repairs added debt and let them depreciate into liabilities. The latest "revival" push was politics, not sound economics, so any refinery deal, including with foreign partners, repeating that failed model should be discontinued. My focus is supporting domestic production at Dangote and other Nigerian refineries to expand capacity and compete.

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Your prayer is heard, and I thank you for it. On your welfare, here is what I am determined to do. I will raise the threshold for taxable income so that those earning survival income are exempt, and I will reduce income tax so you have more of your own money to spend. I will also restore targeted subsidy, because I want wages to have value again, I want families to fill their baskets without emptying their pockets. This is how we break the chain where rising fuel pushes up transport and food, and squeezes your salary further.

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Thank you for pressing further on this, and I hear you clearly on vocational training centers.

This is exactly the direction I am committed to. I will establish modern vocational training hubs across all geopolitical zones, which means the North is included in this plan. Alongside this, I will launch dual-apprenticeship programmes and standardize national skill certifications, so that the training our semi-literate youths receive is recognised and respected.

I am also declaring a state of emergency in technical and vocational education. This means expanding skills training centres and aligning them with what industry actually needs, so young people are trained for real jobs, not just certificates. I will provide student loans and financing support so that young Nigerians, including those who may not have completed formal schooling, can access this training. And I intend to integrate vocational training into secondary education itself, to create multiple pathways for learning and employment, rather than forcing every young person down the same narrow road.

This work will be guided by overhauling the technical and vocational education curricula in partnership with industry leaders, so that what is taught matches the real job market requirements, and our youths are not trained for jobs that do not exist.

Within my first 100 days, I will declare a national emergency on out-of-school children and convene a National Education Summit to develop and implement a clear action plan. This is how we begin to turn things around for communities like yours in the North.

I am also determined to expand transparent access to finance for young entrepreneurs and artisans, and to put in place a financing programme for start-ups, so that the youth trained in these vocational centers can move from dependence to enterprise, from unemployment to productivity.

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No. A congressman was found to have collected $100,000 while dropping my name, and American law enforcement wiretapped him and investigated thoroughly. He was prosecuted and jailed, but the proceedings did not establish any finding or conviction that I solicited, demanded, or received that money.

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I was frustrated that the PDP would not enthrone internal democracy as part of its policy, so I parted ways with the party I had helped found and joined the progressives under the APC. When I lost the APC presidential primaries to Muhammadu Buhari, I conceded defeat without hesitation. I then put my support behind his campaign, working with other stakeholders in the APC toward that election's victory, and my support for his success continued long after.

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No, I always refused to serve in Nigeria's military dictatorships. I pursued my career in both public and private life instead, a path that in time led to my being elected twice as Vice President of Nigeria.

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I don't believe in jungle justice in any form. I wasn't aware of the killing when my staff first posted about it on my account, but several calls alerted me that the news was already causing security upset. I felt it was more prudent to de-escalate the possibility of a security breach, so I instructed my staff to take the post down. It was not done because of any political threat.

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I have said it several times that my interest in being president of Nigeria is to serve the country. Nigeria has given me so many opportunities to be who I am today. If God has given me the grace to return the benefits to the country, why should I shy away from that call to duty? If other presidents we have had offered better quality of leadership, I would have retired the ambition. But I cannot, in good conscience, decide to retire my ambition when I know that I have better ideas to offer in leading the country. If I were interested in personal gains, I would have been patronizing my opponents all these years. Such a decision would not be fair to Nigeria. I am in the race and persistently to offer service to the country.

Why are you still seeking the presidency after several attempts and what do you say to Nigerians who believe it is driven by personal ambition rather than national service?

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I am determined to make sure every naira spent delivers real impact in your life. That is why I will pass legislation requiring federal, state, and local governments to publish quarterly revenue and expenditure reports. This is how we will improve transparency in government spending, so you can see how public money is being used. Furthermore, Ask Atiku Abubakar will evolve into a Presidential Promise Tracker, giving Nigerians a transparent way to follow the government’s commitments, track progress on promises, and see how public funds are being spent. Nigerians will be able to follow projects, spending and delivery, so that government remains accountable to the people.

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Let me be clear: I have said that we must care enough for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our sake, and I honour the sacrifice of the family of the bereaved and of all in the Armed Forces. I have said that if I were President, I would order the military to occupy Borno State, or any state under siege by bandits or armed groups, until those areas are cleared. This is how I see our soldiers, as people whose service deserves our full backing, not neglect.

Why are you still seeking the presidency after several attempts and what do you say to Nigerians who believe it is driven by personal ambition rather than national service?

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I hear you asking what kind of president I will be, so let me tell you what I stand for.

I believe political leadership and active citizenship matter because they are how we work together to build a country that works for all who live in it. Our country is bigger than any of us, and its standing in the world affects the fate of all who come from or live in it. As a leader, I see it as my duty to advance the well-being of all our people and of the country.

That conviction comes from experience. My generation worked hard to return soldiers to the barracks and to defend your right to elect and establish a legitimate government for yourselves, one established and governed by law, founded on the constitution from which leadership and government in Nigeria alone derive their legitimacy.

I am also determined to see our democracy work better for you. I have called for a candidate for President to earn 50% plus 1 of the valid votes cast, failing which a run-off between the top two candidates would be held, so that there is a real, popular mandate. I have also called for a single six-year term for President, to be rotated among the six geo-political zones, to reduce the desperation of incumbents and distractions from governing, and to promote equity and national unity, so that no zones gang up to exclude others from the presidency.

I take seriously how Nigeria is represented on the world stage. I have insisted that Nigeria's diplomatic influence, economic interests and international reputation must not be subordinated to any personal baggage, and that Nigerians deserve answers and accountability, not silence and evasions, when it comes to how our country's standing abroad is handled.

Why are you still seeking the presidency after several attempts and what do you say to Nigerians who believe it is driven by personal ambition rather than national service?

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That Senate Committee was never an indictment against me. The American Senate had flagged high net worth offshore inflows into the United States, which were deposited into accounts belonging to my ex-wife, Jennifer Douglas. These were legitimate funds from a trusteeship, meant for the registration of the American University of Nigeria, which was being put together at the time. Because I was in public office then, the funding came through companies holding my financial assets as trustees. The investigation did not result in any formal criminal indictment or conviction in any US court or anywhere else.

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I have stood with people affected by Boko Haram violence. In May 2018, I donated 10 million naira towards the medical bills of victims of a bomb blast in Mubi, in the northeast. I have also provided regular support to the millions of people displaced by Boko Haram in that region.

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I have built hundreds of schools and mosques across the country. I regularly provide scholarships for Nigerian students to study at home and abroad, and I finance medical care for indigent Nigerians who cannot afford it themselves.

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I have the experience leading the country and restoring vitality to our economy and also securing the country. Those are the two important issues that Nigerians are interested in. The constitution allows for four years single term. The second term is not an automatic entitlement.

Why should Nigerians choose a long-serving politician of your age rather than give a younger generation the opportunity to lead, and will you commit to serving only one term if elected?

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I will treat digital infrastructure as a basic public service, so more Nigerians can take part in today's economy, create jobs, and access opportunities. This means expanding internet access nationwide and introducing a Smart City Standards Policy, so every new development is built fiber-ready and secure. Connectivity should not be a privilege for a few; it is infrastructure every community needs.

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I will treat data as essential infrastructure, not a luxury, so you can learn, work, and connect without being priced out. I will work with telecom providers to reduce the cost of data through competition, pricing transparency, and regulatory reform. I will also provide an enabling environment for internet infrastructure, to lower costs and improve access in both urban and rural areas.

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I recognise AI-driven job disruption as a national economic and labour priority. I am determined to prepare Nigerians for the age of AI by equipping workers with new skills and putting protections in place for those at risk of displacement. This includes launching large-scale reskilling and upskilling programmes focused on digital, technical, and future-ready skills.

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I recused myself from all power project contracts during my term, because of a difference with President Obasanjo over the methodology for power infrastructure investments, his preference for centralised gas powered infrastructure against my belief in a varied power plan. Because of that difference, I was not party to the Mabilla/Sunrise Power negotiations and could not have unilaterally awarded any such contract. On the Senate Committee matter, the flagged inflows went to my ex-wife Jennifer Douglas's accounts and were legitimate funds tied to the registration of the American University of Nigeria, not an indictment against me.

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I hear you, and I want you to know that fixing this is part of what I am committed to.

I see broadband and digital connectivity as essential national infrastructure, not a luxury. A young Nigerian in Gombe, Uyo, Sokoto, Enugu or Yenagoa should have the same opportunity to participate in the digital economy as someone in Lagos or Abuja. That means wherever your site is, you should not be shut out of the digital economy because of where you live.

I also believe technology should make things easier, faster and more transparent for citizens, not another layer of bureaucracy you have to struggle through. That is the standard I am determined to build toward: a Nigeria where government and connectivity actually work for you, wherever you are.

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I am passionate about education, and my most significant investment has been the American University of Nigeria in Yola, which I set up with the help and cooperation of American University in Washington, DC. In just thirteen years, it has grown from empty fields into an institution of 1,500 students with faculty from 40 countries, recognised as Africa's first "Development University." It also won an award from the American Library Association for its e-library, and it is the only American-style university south of the Sahara. I also established a Professorial Chair at Oxford University to promote scholarship in African History.

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The tribunal that looked into this did not find that I demanded or negotiated for any corrupt payment. During my time in office, I recused myself from all power project contracts because of a difference in approach: I believed in a varied power infrastructure plan, while President Obasanjo wanted a centralized, gas-powered system. Because I stepped back from those negotiations, I could not have unilaterally awarded the Mabilla Power Project contract.

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There is a volume of editorial opinions concerning the working relationship between me and President Obasanjo. I believe the country has moved past those details and exchanges. The issues ahead of the country are far more serious than personal issues between two people. It is undisputable that the government that I had the privilege to run as deputy to President Obasanjo is the best era in the political leadership of our great country.

Why did you fall out with President Olusegun Obasanjo and did that political conflict harm the government and how do you respond to his subsequent criticism of you?

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I will drive practical collaboration across states - aligning policies, pooling resources, and carrying out joint infrastructure and economic projects at scale, so we can unlock shared regional advantages. This means enabling states to jointly invest in regional infrastructure such as power generation, roads, and railway systems. It means coordinating states into integrated agricultural belts with shared processing, storage, and export systems. And it means developing joint tourism circuits across states with shared infrastructure, branding, and international promotion.

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On your question about President Obasanjo, I believe our country has moved past the details and exchanges around that relationship. I won't relitigate the editorial back and forth over it. What matters more is this: the government I had the privilege to serve as his deputy is undisputably the best era in our country's political leadership, and the issues facing Nigeria today are far more serious than personal matters between two people.

On why I keep contesting, my interest in this race has never been about personal ambition, it is about service. Nigeria has given me so many opportunities to be who I am today, and I believe I have better ideas to offer in leading the country. If other presidents had

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Through my own direct intervention, I provide a 60 percent subsidy to students at the American University of Nigeria. This gives both children of the rich and children of the poor access to world-class education, and it opens doors for specially gifted children no matter their background. Even vulnerable young people, including the Chibok girls who escaped Boko Haram captivity, have found a place in this academy.

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The Chibok girls who escaped Boko Haram captivity have found accommodation in the academy operated by the American University of Nigeria, a university where I provide a 60 percent subsidy so students, rich or poor, can access world-class education.

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At my prompting, the American University of Nigeria set up the Adamawa Peace Initiative to help foster unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence in North East Nigeria. It serves as a vehicle for promoting and maintaining peace in Adamawa State and the wider North East region, and it is now seen as a viable model for dealing with strife in multi-religious communities.

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No. The International Arbitration Tribunal looked at the evidence and did not find any reason to call me to testify under oath, because I was not involved at all. The N500,000 that is often mentioned was never described as a bribe, not even by Mr. Leno Akinsanya who sent it. That transfer had nothing to do with the bid in question.

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Political parties, in practical terms, are a vehicle for contesting for political offices in a party-system democracy. That is the primary purpose of the political party. Unfortunately, our democracy in Nigeria has not matured to the point where whoever becomes president is subject to the supremacy of the party. Often, the president takes the reins in the ruling party and often constricts opposition from within, leaving no room for what we call internal democracy. In such situations, it becomes impractical for me to remain in the party knowing full well the party has become a one-man dictatorship. I don’t play the yes-man politics. I believe in competitive politics.

Why have you moved between political parties several times, and why should Nigerians see those moves as a matter of principle rather than political convenience or personal ambition?

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I will develop an Industrial Clustering Policy and Special Economic Zones, so industries can share infrastructure and reach export markets more easily, cutting the cost of doing business and improving competitiveness. I will build a regional industrial strategy that draws on the strengths of different parts of Nigeria, and adopt and scale Industry Champion models at the national, regional and state levels.

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I will strengthen Nigeria's innovation ecosystem through targeted support for startups and businesses looking to scale up. This includes providing research and development grants, incubators, and export platforms to help Nigerian businesses grow and compete globally.

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I will pursue fiscally-disciplined, transparent, people-focused economic management that stabilizes prices, manages debt responsibly, and supports sustainable growth without placing undue hardship on you. We will cut the cost of governance, reduce waste, and review and implement the Oronsaye Report within our first 100 days. Reforms will come with clear plans and real support for those most affected, so no one is left behind while we restore confidence in Nigeria's economy.

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My plan to tackle the cost of living and revive industry covers every part of Nigeria, the North included. On food prices, I will push immediate yield expansion for staples like rice, beans and garri by eliminating import duties on farm inputs, replenishing national strategic grain reserves to buffer prices during shortages, and lowering transport costs by subsidiz

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I will establish a $10 billion Economic Stimulus and Startup Financing Fund within my first 100 days in office. This fund will go toward financing youth-led enterprises, giving young entrepreneurs the capital they need to build and grow. I am also committed to transforming youth programmes like N-Power into structured enterprise incubators, so they do more than just offer temporary support.

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Yes. I will grant tax incentives to private companies that hire new graduates. This is part of a broader plan that includes a $10 billion Economic Stimulus and Startup Financing Fund within my first 100 days, aimed at supporting young people entering the workforce and building their own enterprises.

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I will transform youth programmes like N-Power into structured enterprise incubators. This is part of my plan to establish a $10 billion Economic Stimulus and Startup Financing Fund within my first 100 days, which will also fund youth-led enterprises and give tax incentives to companies that hire new graduates.

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I was appointed Turaki Adamawa in 1982. Over the years, traditional institutions across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have also honoured me with numerous chieftaincy titles. These include Zege Mule U Tiv, conferred by the Tiv Nation in 2001; Sardauna of Ganye; Maiyedero of Lagos; Ekwueme of Anambra; Atayese of Ijeshaland; Zanna Zantaelma of Borno; Zanna Kawaskima of Yobe; Shettima of Biu; Suka of Ogoniland; Baagbile of Oke Ona Egba, Egbaland; Omekaojuora of Igbuzo; Otun Balogun of Mopaland; Nwanne Di na Mba of Ngor-Okpala; and Enyioha Ndigbo.

In June 2017, I was elevated to Waziri Adamawa. The title of Turaki Adamawa, which I had held since 1982, was subsequently conferred on my son, Aliyu.

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Yes. I have received honorary doctorates from the University of Maiduguri, the University of Calabar, Igbinedion University in Okada, the Federal University of Technology in Yola, Imo State University in Owerri, Bayero University in Kano, and the Federal University of Petroleum Resources in Effurun.

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Yes. In 2011, the National Peace Corps Association of the United States made me the first recipient of its Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award, for my contribution to democracy and to higher education in Africa. Their citation said that no private businessman in Africa had worked harder for democracy or contributed more to higher education.

I am also a Foundation Fellow of St Antony’s College, University of Oxford.

In June 2013, the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations in Switzerland conferred on me the honorary degree of Doctor of International Relations (honoris causa).

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The idea of power rotation became a subject of debate during the 1995 Constitutional Conference, which I was a member of, alongside other prominent Nigerians, including the late Dr. Alex Ekwueme. I didn’t agree with Dr. Ekwueme’s suggestion that the six regional blocs should be given recognition in the proposed constitution. The democratization process is a living concept, and looking into our experience thus far and the imbalance in the rotation of political power from 1999 till date, I believe that we should give a constitutional backing to the idea of rotational presidency. There are three blocs, each from both the North and the South, and so far, one major bloc from each zone has benefitted from the zoning principle. So, the imbalance is self-explanatory, and it is part of the issues we must revisit in our attempt at restructuring the country. My decision to contest in 2027 is particularly hinged on the spectacular failure of the Bola Tinubu administration. This is a government that has brought the worst cost of living crisis ever. Nigerians are struggling to survive and businesses are shutting down in proportions never seen before. Our democracy would not live up to its meaning if the scandal of the Tinubu administration is not challenged. I have a better plan to revive the economy through policies that are specifically designed to restore vitality to the economy and make life affordable again for Nigerians.

Why are you running when many people believe that it is the turn of the South and do you believe in the power rotation principle?

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I will tackle the root causes of inflation, especially food supply, logistics, and currency pressures, rather than relying only on restrictive monetary policies that slow the economy. Part of this means expanding food supply through better agricultural productivity, storage systems, and efficient distribution, so we reduce food-driven inflation. This way, we protect your household and your business as we bring prices under control.

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You raise real issues, and let me speak to what I stand for. On trust, I have made real sacrifices to protect power rotation, stepping aside in 1993 for Chief MKO Abiola and declining in 2003 to challenge President Obasanjo, because I believed in that principle. If elected in 2027, I will raise the bar of governance so that only credible leaders, from North or South, can succeed me. To our young people, I believe in your intelligence, creativity and resilience, and I have challenged you to mobilize and vote, because the change you want comes only through the ballot, not apathy.

Why are you running when many people believe that it is the turn of the South and do you believe in the power rotation principle?

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I don't have a specific plan laid out for Jada Local Government Area. What I can tell you is that I received a delegation from Jada and Ganye Local Government Areas, and I was glad to welcome them alongside Senator Abdul Ningi. Beyond that courtesy visit, I have not set out a plan specific to Jada.

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I am not sure that there has been any politician in Nigeria who has made more sacrifice than me to protect the principle of power rotation. In the 1993 presidential election that produced the infamous June 12 crisis arising from the annulment of the presidential election, I withdrew from the race to create a path for the late Chief MKO Abiola to emerge as the candidate of our political party in that election. Similarly, in 2003, an overwhelming number of governors of the then-ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) attempted to prevail on me to jettison my support for President Olusegun Obasanjo and, instead, run for president myself. I declined their offer; I believed it was contrary to the zoning principle. If I am elected president in 2027, I would raise the bar of governance in Nigeria. It will be certain that only people with credible credentials, either from the South or North, will be bold enough to present themselves to succeed me.

Would you support zoning when it doesn’t personally benefit you and, if elected, would you support a Southern candidate to succeed you?

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I will work to reduce bottlenecks in transport, energy, and logistics that drive up the cost of goods, and coordinate fiscal and monetary policy so money supply growth does not get out of hand while still supporting productive sectors. Where prices spike sharply, I will use targeted, temporary steps, like strategic grain releases, to cushion you without distorting markets. I will also promote competition and reduce monopolistic practices that artificially push prices up.

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I am determined to manage public debt responsibly without burdening you. This means shifting from borrowing for consumption to borrowing strictly for productive investment that grows the economy and generates returns. I will prioritize borrowing for infrastructure, industry, and growth-enhancing projects rather than recurrent expenditure, improve revenue collection instead of raising your tax burden, and increase transparency so you can track how debt is used and its impact. When I was vice president, we set up the debt management office to first understand what we owed, whom we owed and so on. Between 1999 and 2007, Nigeria paid off her entire foreign debt. We also created the excess crude account, which we saved for Nigeria and Nigerians. I have no doubt I can do the same now.

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I will use public-private partnerships to finance major projects instead of relying solely on government borrowing. This is part of how I will manage public debt responsibly, shifting toward borrowing that is strictly for productive investment rather than consumption. I will bring in private investors to finance development with their own capital, while government provides targeted incentives, including tax concessions where appropriate. This will allow us to build infrastructure, create jobs and grow the economy without relying excessively on borrowing.

When I was Vice President, our administration successfully tackled Nigeria’s enormous debt burden. Between 1999 and 2007, Nigeria paid off her entire foreign debt, while we also built savings through the Excess Crude Account. We have done it before, and I am confident that, with fiscal discipline, investment and sound economic management, we can put Nigeria’s finances on a sustainable path again.

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I hear you, and I want to help lift that cost off your shoulders. My policy sets aside a $10 billion fund for small businesses like yours, to access single-digit interest loans and startup capital, so you can invest in the equipment you need. Alongside this, I want to reduce operating overhead for small businesses, including the cost of electricity that adds to your expenses. I also want the barber, tailor, welder and small business owner like you to spend less on energy, so more of what you earn stays in your pocket.

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I'm setting aside a $10 billion fund for micro, small, and medium enterprises to access single-digit interest loans and startup capital, giving you the financing to start and existing businesses room to grow. My plan also targets the operating costs, like electricity and transportation, that burden small businesses. For women entrepreneurs, I want digital tools like mobile banking to expand access, backed by investment in digital infrastructure and digital literacy.

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On your question, what I can tell you is this: I have made more sacrifice than most to protect the principle of power rotation in this country. In 1993, I withdrew to make way for Chief MKO Abiola. In 2003, I declined an offer from PDP governors to run for president myself, because it went against that same principle. That conviction still guides me today, and it will keep guiding how I build a government that raises the bar for everyone who comes after me.

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On power rotation and why I'm running now, I believe in giving constitutional backing to the idea of rotational presidency. I was part of the 1995 Constitutional Conference debate on this, and I've seen the imbalance in how power has rotated between North and South since 1999, with one major bloc from each zone having benefitted. That imbalance is something we must revisit as part of restructuring the country. But my decision to contest in 2027 is hinged on what I've called the spectacular failure of the Tinubu administration, which has brought the worst cost of living crisis Nigerians have faced. I believe I have a better plan to revive the economy and make life affordable again, and that is why I am standing.

On whether I'd step aside or support a Southern candidate, I have made real sacrifices for the principle of power rotation before. In 1993, I withdrew from the race to create a path for Chief MKO Abiola. In 2003, I declined an offer from PDP governors to run for president myself, because I believed it was contrary to the zoning principle. If elected in 2027, I intend to raise the bar of governance so that only people with credible credentials, from either the South or North, would be bold enough to present themselves to succeed me.

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I have said repeatedly that I represent the best political bridge to actualize the dream of a Southeast presidency. I make the assertion with all sense of modesty based on our shared history. The Southeast and the Northeast, where I come from, must work together within the framework of a pan-Nigerian project to lead negotiation for correcting the power-sharing imbalance in Nigeria. The clamour for Southeast presidency is as valid as the clamour for Northeast presidency. I believe that it is based on mutual understanding and cooperation that the Southeast and Northeast can achieve the goal of producing a president of Nigeria. Neither can go it alone.

What would you say to South-East voters who believe that their region has been denied a fair opportunity to produce the president and why should they trust you?

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I am determined to cut the cost of governance and eliminate wasteful expenditure. We will improve public financial management and budgeting systems, and reduce deficit financing so government spending is efficient, accountable, and aligned with national priorities. This is how we will make sure spending delivers real, measurable value to you as a citizen.

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I want to increase non-oil revenue through economic growth, not excessive taxation. This is part of our plan to reduce deficit financing and improve fiscal discipline, so that government spending stays efficient and aligned with national priorities, delivering real value to you rather than placing a heavier tax burden on your shoulders.

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I will shift government to zero-based budgeting, linking every naira spent to our development priorities, measurable results, and public impact. This is part of reforming budgeting and public procurement so that spending delivers value for money, improving public financial management and ensuring spending is aligned with outcomes that matter to you.

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I hear you, and this is exactly the gap I intend to close. My administration will overhaul Technical and Vocational Education and Training curricula in partnership with industry leaders, so what you learn matches what employers actually need. We will establish modern vocational training hubs across all geopolitical zones, launch dual-apprenticeship programmes, and standardize national skill certifications. This is how we will make sure a polytechnic qualification translates into real, practical ability on the job.

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I hear what employers are saying, and I mean to fix it directly. My administration will overhaul TVET curricula with industry leaders so what you learn matches real job requirements. We'll establish modern vocational training hubs across all geopolitical zones, launch dual-apprenticeship programmes, and standardize national skill certifications. I'll declare a state of emergency in technical and vocational education, expanding skills centres and integrating vocational training into secondary schools, giving you real, practical pathways into employment, not just paper qualifications.

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I'll decentralize power generation and open the sector to private investment at every stage. I'll unbundle state power assets, concession the national grid, secure gas supply guarantees for plants, and push captive power for industrial zones. I'll remove import duties on essential machinery and zero-rate solar components for mini-grids. On this recent hike, I've called on Tinubu to sequence reforms properly, ease the pain, revisit the DISCO privatization, and hold NERC accountable for service delivery.

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We cannot keep educating our young people for an economy that no longer exists. That is why our schools must place greater emphasis on science, technology, vocational education, agriculture, digital skills, critical thinking and entrepreneurship, so that a degree leads somewhere real.

Alongside this, my administration will overhaul technical and vocational training in partnership with industry leaders, matching what is taught to what jobs actually require. We will set up modern vocational training hubs across the zones, launch apprenticeship programmes, and standardize national skill certifications. And no brilliant Nigerian child should be denied higher education simply because his or her parents are poor.

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I hear you, and I thank you for standing with me.

On the question of who leads Nigeria next, I have said clearly where I stand on the call for fairness in who occupies that seat. I represent the best political bridge to actualize the dream of a Southeast presidency, and I say this with all modesty, based on our shared history. The Southeast and the Northeast, where I come from, must work together within a pan-Nigerian project to correct the power-sharing imbalance in Nigeria. The clamour for a Southeast presidency is as valid as the clamour for a Northeast presidency. Neither region can go it alone. It is through mutual understanding and cooperation between the Southeast and Northeast that we can achieve the goal of producing a president of Nigeria.

What would you say to South-East voters who believe that their region has been denied a fair opportunity to produce the president and why should they trust you?

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I will focus on stabilizing the economy and making business regulations friendlier, so that living and working here makes sense. I will also offer tax incentives for businesses led by returnees, set up dedicated channels for diaspora investment, and carry out comprehensive security reforms. Together, these steps are how I intend to make Nigeria safe and rewarding to live in and invest in.

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I will build an integrated national infrastructure system that reduces costs, connects markets, and drives economic growth. This means moving from fragmented infrastructure to a coordinated system where roads, rail, ports, air, and waterways work together to support trade, industry, and daily life. I will develop a national integrated transport network linking rail, roads, ports, and airports, and prioritize infrastructure that supports agriculture, industry, and exports. I will also use public-private partnerships to accelerate delivery and improve efficiency.

I will bring in private investors to finance development with their own capital, while government provides targeted incentives, including tax concessions where appropriate. This will allow us to build infrastructure, create jobs and grow the economy without borrowing or taxing the citizens excessively.

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My plan to steady food prices works through supply, not price controls. I will keep strategic grain reserves topped up and release that food into the market whenever shortages push prices up, and I will strengthen real-time monitoring of food prices so government can respond early. Alongside this, cutting import duties on farm inputs and lowering transport costs will help bring down the cost of staples like rice, beans and garri. Together with states and private companies, we will coordinate distribution so supply shocks don't hit your household as hard.

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I will strengthen procurement processes so bidding is open, competitive, and transparent at every level of government. We will digitize budgeting and procurement systems to cut out leakages, delays, and corruption, and enforce strict timelines so projects don't suffer cost overruns or get abandoned. Anyone who violates procurement rules will face sanctions, and I will strengthen oversight institutions to ensure compliance. I will also pay contractors what they're owed and publish what is owed and when, so you know whose work is being honoured.

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I know what it means to watch rice, beans and garri climb while your pocket stays the same. My plan: eliminate import duties on farm inputs to expand local food production quickly, replenish national strategic grain reserves to release food and buffer prices during shortages, and lower transport costs by subsidizing local fuel refining inputs, because cheaper transport means cheaper food reaching your table. I want you to return from the market with more food in your bag. That's affordability, and I will deliver it.

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I will deploy a direct e-wallet system that delivers subsidized fertilizers, high-yield seeds, and pest protection straight to verified smallholder farmers like you, cutting out middlemen. Alongside this, I will expand low-interest agricultural loans through the Bank of Agriculture. This is how we make farming more affordable and more profitable for you.

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Once we restore a targeted fuel subsidy and bring down the cost of fuel, we expect transportation costs to fall significantly. Lower transport costs will also reduce the cost of moving food and other essential goods across the country, helping to ease the cost-of-living burden on Nigerian families. I will also fix logistics and transport bottlenecks to lower the cost of moving goods and people. This means shifting heavy cargo from roads to rail and waterways, which reduces congestion and road damage, and building rail links connecting ports, industrial zones and agricultural hubs. I will also develop logistics hubs and depots outside major cities to ease urban congestion, and improve rural roads so farmers can reach markets more easily.

p. 8 1.2. INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORT

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I will bring in private investors to finance development with their own capital, while government provides targeted incentives, including tax concessions where appropriate. This will allow us to build infrastructure, create jobs and grow the economy.

I will reform transport infrastructure through greater private sector participation. Government will shift from being the primary operator of transport systems to an enabler and regulator, opening space for private companies to play a bigger role.

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I understand what you're facing, because I have felt it myself. My own farms have suffered from theft and disruption, so I know what insecurity does to production, livelihoods and the price of food in the market.

That is why I am determined to make farming safe again. We will secure farming communities and agricultural corridors through targeted security deployments, establish protected farming zones in high-risk areas, and deploy Agro-Rangers to protect farmland. Alongside this, I will expand large-scale irrigation through dams and boreholes so farming can continue year-round, even if drought threatens your harvest.

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I hear you, and getting your produce to a good market is exactly what I mean to fix. I will develop the entire agricultural value chain so you lose less to post-harvest waste, investing in aggregation centres, warehouses and cold chain systems to keep your produce in good shape. I am also working to strengthen the links between farmers, processors and markets, improve rural-urban logistics and transport, and support agro-processing zones and local value addition so your products reach buyers in better condition and fetch a fairer price.

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I want you to come home from the market with more food in your bag, not less. My plan targets rice, beans and garri directly: expanding yields for these local staples, removing import duties on farm inputs, and replenishing national strategic grain reserves to buffer prices during shortages. I'm also working to lower transport costs by subsidizing local fuel refining inputs, because when moving tomatoes or rice to market gets cheaper, that saving reaches your dinner table.

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The problem is not your hard work. It is that bad roads, poor market access and post-harvest losses mean what you grow spoils or becomes expensive before it ever reaches you, and insecurity on farms disrupts production and transport, driving prices up further. I am determined to fix this from both ends: building farm-to-market feeder roads, agro-processing zones and solar cold-storage to cut waste, while securing farming communities and agricultural corridors so farmers can produce, harvest and transport without disruption. Alongside this, we will build a transparent strategic grain reserve to release food into the market during shortages and track prices in real time, to stabilize supply and protect you from sudden spikes.

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I will make fertilizer and other inputs affordable through a direct e-wallet input delivery system, putting subsidized fertilizers, high-yield seeds, and pest protection straight into the hands of verified smallholders, bypassing middlemen. Alongside this, I am committed to expanding low-interest agricultural loans through the Bank of Agriculture, so you can access credit to grow your farm. I will also support you with investment in mechanization, extension services, and market access, matched to the needs of farmers at every scale.

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Nigeria's land and your generation's energy are exactly why I'm making food security a national security priority. My plan expands large-scale irrigation through dams and boreholes for year-round farming, puts abandoned water dams back to use for smallholder farmers, and encourages commercial agriculture alongside smallholder development. I will deploy Agro-Rangers to secure farmland, build strategic grain reserves to stabilize supply, and strengthen the links between farmers, processors and markets so what you grow actually reaches people. This is how we build a nation that feeds itself.

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My plan speaks directly to this. Through a direct e-wallet system, we will deliver subsidized fertilizers, high-yield seeds, and pest protection straight to verified smallholder farmers, bypassing middlemen entirely. Alongside this, we will build farm-to-market rural feeder roads and establish agro-processing zones near farming clusters, so produce moves efficiently from farm to table. We are also committed to putting smallholder farmers at the center of agricultural policy, strengthening local production and stabilizing food prices.

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I understand how flooding can cut you off from the very farmland that feeds your family. My strategy is to build master drainage systems in flood-prone areas, modernize municipal solid waste recycling, and channel Ecological Fund resources directly into local erosion control and sanitation programmes. Alongside this, I plan to expand the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, using matching federal-state funds to pave critical farm-to-market feeder roads, so bad roads don't keep you from your farms, especially during the rainy season.

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Yes, this is something I'm determined to act on. My strategy expands large-scale irrigation systems, including dams and boreholes, to support year-round farming rather than farming that depends only on rain. Alongside this, I plan to invest in deep-aquifer drilling, rainwater harvesting infrastructure, and small earth dams, so water is stored and available for farming use throughout the year. This is how we bring real, year-round food production within reach for farming communities.

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I see you working hard to produce for your community, and I know the struggle when the market and the money aren't there to meet you. Here is my commitment: I will dedicate a portion of a $10 billion fund for small businesses specifically reserved for women-led enterprises, alongside affirmative action quotas in government contract awards. Alongside this, my administration will strengthen the links between farmers, processors, and markets, and improve rural-urban logistics so what you produce can actually reach buyers.

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I understand the frustration of having good land but no way to move your harvest. My administration will prioritize farm-to-market rural feeder roads under public-private partnerships, and expand the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) using matching federal-state funds to pave these critical routes. I'll also build regional agro-processing zones near farming clusters like yours, invest in aggregation centres, warehouses, and cold chain systems, and deploy off-grid solar cold-storage facilities so your produce reaches buyers before it spoils.

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I will prioritize farm-to-market rural feeder roads through public-private partnerships, so your produce moves quickly and cheaply. I will establish regional agro-processing zones near farming clusters like yours, and deploy off-grid solar cold-storage facilities to stop spoilage. I'll also invest in aggregation centres, warehouses, and cold chain systems to cut post-harvest losses across the value chain. This is how we protect your hard work, from farm to market.

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To bring down what you pay for food and transport, my plan works on both sides of the problem. On transport, I will shift heavy cargo from roads to rail and waterways to cut congestion and road damage, build rail links connecting ports, industrial zones and agricultural hubs, and improve rural roads so farmers can reach markets more easily. On food, I will build and maintain a transparent strategic grain reserve that releases supply into the market during shortages, and strengthen market monitoring to track prices in real time so government can respond early. I also intend to invest in aggregation centres, warehouses and cold chain systems to cut post-harvest losses that drive up what you pay.

On a dedicated South-South border security and resettlement fund, I have not set out a fund specific to that region. What I have committed to is comprehensive security reform as part of making living and investing in Nigeria safe, and that applies to every part of the country, including the border communities and the Ogoja, Ikom and Obudu axis.

p. 8 1.2. INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORT

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I understand what transportation costs are doing to you, your family, and millions of Nigerians like you. That is exactly why I have placed affordability at the centre of my economic programme.

Here is my argument: reduce the cost of energy so that transport costs come down, so that less of your wage disappears just getting to work. Reduce the cost of moving food so your family spends less in the market. When fuel becomes expensive, everything that depends on it becomes expensive, moving tomatoes from the farm, taking rice to market, moving children to school, running the neighbourhood grinding machine, powering the small shop. Reduce that cost, and the relief reaches your dinner table too.

To do this, I have proposed a petroleum intervention that is a production subsidy, not a return to subsidising imported petrol. It provides targeted support tied to crude refined domestically. This intervention is capped, transparently budgeted, and independently audited.

I have said that in an oil-producing country, petrol should not become a luxury product, and that the real test of any economic policy is whether ordinary Nigerians can afford transportation, food, education, healthcare, and a decent life. I am committed to a policy of production, protection and affordability in place of a policy that leaves citizens to simply endure rising prices.

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On livestock, my plan is to move Nigeria away from open grazing toward modern livestock management and commercial ranching. This means designated livestock corridors, water points, and veterinary services within commercial feedlots, so herders can raise livestock without destroying farmers' crops. I have not set out a plan for a mega livestock farm in every state, but this ranching and feedlot approach is the policy I am committed to for the whole country.

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On improving food production for Nigeria, my plan expands large-scale irrigation systems, dams and boreholes, for year-round farming, encourages commercial agriculture alongside smallholder development, and deploys Agro-Rangers to secure farmland against attacks. I will prioritize farm-to-market rural feeder roads under public-private partnerships, establish regional agro-processing zones near farming clusters, and deploy off-grid solar cold-storage facilities to eliminate post-harvest spoilage. I will also put Nigeria's smallholder farmers at the center of agricultural policy, strengthening local production, stabilizing food prices, and reducing dependence on imports, while integrating smallholder farmers as outgrowers, rural employers, and producers of specialty and niche products. I will elevate food security to the National Security Council agenda, align federal, state, and local strategies under a unified national framework, and establish strategic reserves and emergency systems, including national and regional food reserves and rapid response mechanisms for food shocks and price volatility. I will strengthen the linkages between farmers, processors, and markets, improve rural-urban logistics and transport infrastructure, and support agro-processing zones and local value addition. I will also put abandoned water dams across federal, state, and local levels back into use, enabling year-round farming for smallholder farmers, and invest in aggregation centres, warehouses, and cold chain systems to reduce post-harvest losses.

On mechanized farming, yes, I intend to increase Nigeria's agricultural mechanization to significantly improve productivity. This comes alongside targeted investment in inputs, extension services, and market access, matching the right policy tools to the needs of different categories of farmers. My policy also deploys a direct e-wallet input delivery system to provide subsidized fertilizers, high-yield seeds, and pest protection directly to verified smallholders, bypassing middlemen, while expanding low-interest agricultural loans via the Bank of Agriculture.

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I will promote exports as a driver of growth and jobs, helping Nigerian businesses compete and win in regional and global markets, with a strong focus on value-added exports and trade within Africa. I will provide targeted incentives to reduce the cost of exporting, including export subsidies, and support standardization, logistics, warehousing, and port efficiency to cut bottlenecks and costs. I will prioritize support for value-added goods rather than raw exports.

p. 9 1.3 EXPORTS & TRADE

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Yes. I will offer financing and credit support for small and medium-scale exporters as part of my plan to reduce the cost of exporting. This sits alongside support for standardization, logistics, warehousing, and port efficiency, all aimed at helping Nigerian businesses expand into regional and international markets.

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I want to build a more practical and accessible transportation system, prioritizing efficiency over prestige projects. I will partner with states to develop existing transportation infrastructure and strengthen regional transportation connectivity within West Africa. I will also partner with capable private firms to operate rail, ports, airports, and waterways, and encourage indigenous participation in shipping, logistics, and transport services.

I will bring in private investors to finance development with their own capital, while government provides targeted incentives, including tax concessions where appropriate. This will allow us to build infrastructure, create jobs and grow the economy.

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I will strengthen water quality enforcement agencies and strictly penalise industrial waste dumping in rivers, so pollution like this is held accountable. Alongside this, my administration will distribute community point-of-use water purification systems to curb waterborne illnesses for your family. Where oil spills and pollution are the cause, I will apply strict "polluter pays" legal liabilities to oil majors that fail to comply. This is how we will work to give your community safer water.

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