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Monday, 22 September 2014

Photos: Atiku Abubakar meets with young people in Lagos

Former VP and aspiring presidential candidate of the APC, Atiku Abubakar had an interactive session with some youths in Lagos on Saturday Sept. 20th. During the meeting, Atiku said if elected, 50% of his cabinet will be made of qualified young people. See pics from the event after the cut...



 
Asked if any of his children study here in Nigeria, Atiku said 
"My daughters went to ABU(Ahmadu Bello University Zaria), one in Medicine, one in Pharmacy. The strikes did drive some of my kids abroad. They needed to finish on time. This is unfortunate and we need to fix it. Student fees do not cover AUN's recurrent expenditures. I cover that for now"
Asked if he will be defecting to any other party after his defection from PDP to APC, Atiku says the APC is "my last bus stop".

On how to improve executive accountability, Atiku advised that young people should elect better House of Assembly and Representative members. 

Dispelling rumors of being declared wanted in America. Atiku said he has an American visa which was issued last year but that he has no reason to visit the United states for now as his family doesn't live there anymore.

On how he would be improving the economy if elected President, Atiku said he would be focusing on 
"Agriculture and Human resource base. Our economy does not need to be resource based. Our resources should be a means to an end. Our people must be willing to take risks. My first real business in transportation (hire purchase). I actually lost my transport business but I tried again. I kept on. Young entrepreneurs need access to low interest funding and business information".

106 comments:

Alloy Chikezie said...

political campaign has started o! His should stop trying, he will not be the president of Nigeria.


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Alloy Chikezie said...

political campaign has started o! He should stop trying, he will not be the president of Nigeria.


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Anonymous said...

Hummmmm, ok ooo, may God help us in this country (eleyele1@yahoo.com)

ANYA IKENGA said...

tell it to the MArines. Atiku. You are a political history. Nothin about you can shape the future. !st lie - How can AUN school fee not form part of the schools recurrent expenditure. So you Pay all staff from your pocket and buy all the lecture materials if you knw what recurrent means. and the fee is for fixed assets of the University?

Unknown said...

Thanks great. I have nothing against him tho. I just want a better president.

Kponskii said...

Gist!

Baby95 said...

all na to get in jor.

Bishop Dammy said...

What a strong declaration from him. So help him God we pray! It is well. 1 thes 5:17-22. BishopDammy

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Anonymous said...

made of young peeps u say?? Story for d gods... Lacombs say so!!!!

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Atiku for president no doubt.....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Anonymous said...

I can imagine if jonathan was the one that had this, Omojuwa with his onions head would have been screaming "Jonathanians being bribed with cake" on twitter! Scumbags! Atiku, aso rock is not a birth right! What was your impact on Nigeria as a vice president? Aside making Genevieve sing that no more fight song that didn't sell more than 4 copies aftr your wife Titi attacked her, what else were you known for? 50% youth my foot! Any good Nigerian who vies for a position because he wants the good of Nigeria must first work with the present administration to help Nigeria! You must not be in power to help Nigeria!

Unknown said...

Good for them boo...

Lugard said...

No free food anywhere no more. If not for his political ambition #NoThanks

Anonymous said...

i aint votin 4 dis horny bastrd.
Chinazojudy@gmail.com
#Nazzylicious

nkiru said...

liar! Atiku u will never smell d seat of president in dis country liar liar pls Linda dont post dis man again he is a liar and cant be our president i dont mind any other candidate but definitely nt Atiku.

Anonymous said...

I just know say omojuwa go dey there,dis kind thing no dey pass am. Weldone bro!

bootstrap said...

Good as his intensions might be, i greatly doubt his chances.

wish him the best.

ary said...

He might have good intentions but we all know what politics is and how it turns good people bad! If elected he intends to make a large percentage of those under him youths, what about those who fund your campaigns and their people? I tend to take politicians' promises with a pinch of salt.

Charles said...

Story for the gods (in 'lamide's voice)

Unknown said...

Political life. Mingle with them and get their vote. #####QUEENMAYA#####

Allen said...

Do we still use vote in nigeria, does voting count?

Unknown said...

I don't trust him. Lier...none of his kids is here...
He was once at the top, Vice President per say but failed to utilise it.
Self interest & self centred.
My vote is the only right I have & I won't give it to her/ anyone of his cabinet


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Anonymous said...

Dem don start another deceive again Oooo...
All na format, but our memory is already free of codes like this. Lieeeeeeeeees

Unknown said...

Hmmm na today!

Anonymous said...

Linda u forgot to mention that he gave bloggers some money after the event so they can say well of him. This guy is already a looser. Why is he still parading his ug face

Anonymous said...

All na wash..u were once in power..wetin u do..stupid pot belly old fool..

Briggs said...

Am rooting for atiku in 2015.. The guy is so cool

Anonymous said...

Atiku. You have a private school which you said you opened for the masses, and the school fee is almost 5 million Naira per session. My people, how wicked and mean can a son of man get?

Anonymous said...

He also bribed bloggers after the event

Anonymous said...

*in Oshiomole's voice* Atiku go and die!

Anonymous said...

Atiku stop wasting your money. We WANT vote you. No right thinking Nigerian will

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Good for him.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Anonymous said...

Atiku= sponsoring Boko Haram since 1945

Olubukola Ozone said...

Am not too much of a fan of dis man, but I think I love his sociality

Unknown said...

Job.. As soon as he wins, he would forget us all.. Story for the gods ni.

OSINANL said...

ATIKU.... YOU WILL NEVER RULE THIS COUNTRY, NEVER

snowflix said...

Politics Politics Politics 'not interested' #onelovefromSnow#

Unknown said...

Hmmmm in Akpan's voice young ppl ko young ppl ni... i beg all na wash....

Anonymous said...

All this one na wash. How about young people running the country and young person as president? Please keep your 50% to your self.

yawanow said...

This guy is channeling perfectly well (youths, grassroots and employers of labour).
Vote for the individual not political party.

Yetinde said...

I'd rather vote an atiku than a GEj.that's moi for you.

Unknown said...

Dey always promise heaven n earth,but once dey get into office dey forget da promises dey made to those DAT put dem on da seat.

Unknown said...

What would be Atikus Method of Selecting the 50% youth of his Cabinet?By Recommendation? Election? Corruption? Nepotism? favoritism? or political appointment which we all know that it is only the sons and daughters of the rich that would have the opportunity? look Neither of Atiku and Jona is Qualified. it is better for Nigeria to remain without a President.

Mandymice said...

wat is wrong with this man? its so obvious that its pure greed that's making him want to be the president at all cost. YOU WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT ATIKU!! THIEF! go and rest!!!

Anonymous said...

I strongly believe targeting unsuspecting young minds will be the new level of political gimmicks and manipulations in Nigeria.

Anonymous said...

Tell that to your smelly northern lazy youth.

Unknown said...

God knows best

hrm paul ojeih said...

Atiku is corruption personified if only buhari was in pdp and was a lot younger he would have brought better leadership to this country any how sha no vacancy in aso rock oga joe carry go

Anonymous said...

Atiku was actually banned from entering the U.S. indefinitely because of wire transfer fraud ranging in millions of dollars; his house in Maryland was also confiscated.
I just pity Nigeria that only bunch of crooks are eligible to struggle for political power. Honestly speaking, only Fashola of Lagos State can bring back that country to sanity. I used to think that Rochas of Imo State was a sensible man, only to find out that he is not sensible.

APPLE said...

Atiku Nigerians don't want you!!!

Unknown said...

im don forget when im dey in power..nothing was achieved....GAWD!!!! please take away these OLD FACES....permanently. WE NEED FRESH FACES WITH DYNAMIC IDEAS PULEASEEEEE!! AMEN

Tata Shosho said...

Atiku Is a Good Man

Debbie Chelsea said...

Atiku u cnt win

Anonymous said...

He blew the chance he had as a vice president.....
Let him discuss 5 significant things he did when he was still in office and not what he will do when he comes back. All this jamboree na wash.......

Anonymous said...

It's time you took a leave from the political scene. You are spent and undesirable.

Anonymous said...

Atiku o! Atiku!
Atiku na! Atiku!

How many times did I call you?
Now take your old, horny, egotistic, rickety, paedophilia, bribe giving/chopping, evil, wicked, self-centered, Boko Haram sponsoring self out of the way so we can breathe fresh air.
Even if you are the last politician in Nigeria (Allah forbid), I will not vote you. You are the worst thing to ever happen to this country aside your social club-Boko Haram. Please leave us alone

Anonymous said...

Awon Scammer...

chikaezez.blogspot.com said...

chia.... politics tins....

Unknown said...

Bro dat was harsh lol...I'd jst cry after reading ur comment if I was Atiku lol...funny old people...all of them na d same

Anonymous said...

...and that Oloshi Omojuwa will go on twitter and start abusing Jonathan. Is he not part of the 'youths" hobnobbing with Atiku? Am sure none of them will come out and say Atiku gave them bribe in the form of honorarium. Awon oloshi.

The Sexiest Mother Of This Blog said...

good for them

Anonymous said...

Never laughed so hard for a long time.
hehehe!

Unknown said...

If I hear

Anonymous said...

Story!Story!Story! What happened to all the Boys he slept with. Some of whom where students...

Anonymous said...

Atiku dey fuck Linda Ikeji. Or maybe she thinks we are not aware ?

Anonymous said...

Exactly my dear....

Anonymous said...

Lobbish'" in my lil nephews voice

Anonymous said...

I like this man, he is a politician to the core. benotekcomputers@gmail.com

Unknown said...

This is called Polimagic. Mingle wt dem, act lyk u care, win their love, get their vote n fashie dem. As simple as ABC. Its only GOD we need in dis country, I don't trust anyone. Bunch of green snakes. Hiss

Neks said...

onto reelection, when him win now e go ben johnson, politicians and their sense..

Unknown said...

It's only God that sees d heart of Men. So much deceit here n there

Unknown said...

Tales by moonlight

Anonymous said...

Yeye dey smell,atiku 4 president?what a joke.pls next story abeg!

Anonymous said...

ATIKU IS A CON MAN.

DO NOT FALL FOR HIS SCAM.

DONT BE A FOOL. DONT WASTE YOUR VOTE ON ATIKU.

EVEN THOUGH I SUPPORT GEJ, THE ONLY PERSON IN APC IS BUHARI. BUT, I AM NOT ENDORSING BUHARI OR APC. ALL IM SAYING IS IF YOU MUST VOTE FOR APC, VOTE FOR BUHARI, NOT ATIKU.

Anonymous said...

Am getting liking this man day by day. I hope APC can use him as the party flag bearer in 2015 forthcoming election. All d love from Germany.

Mazi Daniels said...

You sound pained oh, pls don't be u will be invited next time or u can as while be his GF so that he will promote ur music career.

NaNcY DreW said...

He won't even win APC presidential primaries his just trying his luck, when BUHARI is d most likely presidential candidate 4 APC abegi. Atiku shud goan sleep & stop playing a losers game.

sirOscie said...

Why? Becos he refused ur offer? Such is life Nkiru move on and look for another politician to screw you.

sirOscie said...

Who is Nt paying for PR in Nigeria? Allow the previlged ones enjoy and go look 4 something meaningful to do with urslf.

Anonymous said...

Hey pal, don't miss-out in the intriguing revelations in IGUN'S MEMOIR. Simply click on

igunsmemoir.blogspot.nl

and I bet you will enjoy it. Also, there are lots of lessons to learn. And hey, don't be selfish, so copy and send this message to all your contacts.

Anonymous said...

Atiku rest Abeg! Its so unfortunate dat APC don't hv a good presidential candidate. So there fore it's gonno be Jonathan all d way

sirOscie said...

Pastors use offerings and tithes frm the same masses to build schools with same school fees. Atiku is a businessman so his is justified what of someone that calls himself a man of God?

Anonymous said...

HUNGRY GOATS CALLED YOUTHS OUT FOR THEIR OWN SHARE OF THE CAKE... SUPPORT HIM AND AWAIT... MISERY IN THE END

Anonymous said...

Onye oshi!!! Thief..u want to be president!!!lol that wont happen, not in this Nigeria. If you like gather all the youths both dead and alive....its still GEJ till 2019.

Anonymous said...

For working against Obasanjo and for backbiting him as his VP GOD will work against you Atiku Atiku you will never become nigeria President #in baba iyabo voice

Anonymous said...

Dear Anya, his comment about AUN is possibly true . I served (NYSC) in one of his firms and I got to find out then that the organisation wasn't making that much money. In fact all office supplies and salaries, from the GM down to the cleaners was paid monthly from Mr Atiku's pocket. However, this was as far back as 2010/2011. I don't know about now.

Unknown said...

If he can sponsor a youth then I will take him serious

Anonymous said...

The way he looks into their eyes. Why the heck didn't I get an invite anyway? I've always felt Atiku will make a great president. Unfortunately, the people with the best intentions aren't always good politicians/ great at playing the dirty schemes.

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Anonymous said...

For working against Obasanjo and for backbiting him as his VP GOD will work against you Atiku Atiku you will never become nigeria President #in baba iyabo voice

Anonymous said...

NIGERIANS DO NOT BE FOOLED: ATIKU ABUBAKAR STILL HAS A CASE TO ANSWER FOR MONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES LEVELED BY THE UNITED STATES SENATE. Please see excerpt culled from Sahara Reporters below.......

A United States Senate report has accused Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Vice-President, of laundering over $40 million in suspicious funds into the United States between 2000 and 2008. And his partner in the lucrative effort was Jennifer Douglas, his fourth wife. Ms. Douglas is sometimes known as Lady Jamilah Jennifer, or Douglas E, or Jennifer Iwenjora, the name by which she was known in the 1980s when she was a reporter with the Nigeria Television Authority in Lagos.

According to the report, which was written by the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations, most of the funds were through wire transfers sent by offshore corporations to U.S. bank accounts.

Of the $40 million identified in the US investigation, $25 million was reportedly wire-transferred by offshore corporations into more than 30 U.S. bank accounts opened by Ms. Douglas, primarily by Guernsey Trust Company Nigeria Ltd., LetsGo Ltd. Inc., and Sima Holding Ltd.

“In a 2008 civil complaint, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleged that Ms. Douglas received over $2 million in bribe payments in 2001 and 2002, from Siemens AG, a major German corporation,” the report says. “While Ms. Douglas denies wrongdoing, Siemens has already pled (pleaded) guilty to U.S. criminal charges and settled civil charges related to bribery and told the Subcommittee that it sent the payments to one of her U.S. accounts.

The report also recalls the 2006/2007 corruption brouhaha in Nigeria between Abubakar and then President Olusegun Obasanjo over the Petroleum Technology Development Fund. At that time, both a government panel and an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission panel found Atiku guilty of diverting funds meant for the Fund's operations nationwide to various banks to promote his private interests. Obasanjo dismissed his own extensive gains from the account as pointed out by Abubakar as mere "gifts" over which he had no control.

The report goes on: “The U.S. banks maintaining those accounts were, at times, unaware of her PEP (Politically Exposed Person) status, and they allowed multiple, large offshore wire transfers into her accounts. As each bank began to question the offshore wire transfers, Ms. Douglas indicated that all of the funds came from her husband and professed little familiarity with the offshore corporations actually sending her money. When one bank closed her account due to the offshore wire transfers, her lawyer helped convince other banks to provide a new account.

”In addition, two of the offshore corporations wire transferred about $14 million over five years to American University in Washington, D.C., to pay for consulting services related to the development of a Nigerian university founded by Mr. Abubakar. American University accepted the wire transfers without asking about the identity of the offshore corporations or the source of their funds, because under current law, the University had no legal obligation to inquire.”.......

DO NOT BE FOOLED. OLD LOOTERS FROM OBASANJO'S TIME WANT TO COME BACK AND STEAL SOME MORE BECAUSE THEY SAW AND TASTED OIL MONEY AT THE EXPENSE OF US NIGERIANS.

DO NOT BE FOOLED.

banny said...

Story for d gods

ColdFlame said...

All said I believe Atiku indeed looks quite Presidential. Add his personal carriage and you have a man all Nigerians will be proud to see in a group photograph with other world leaders anytime any day. His years of experience only adds the icing...

Anonymous said...

Lol

Anonymous said...

Get off. Leave him

Anonymous said...

Atiku for where

Anonymous said...

Ok

Anonymous said...

2015 will be bloody

MISS UNDERSTOOD said...

Kai see deception.... I have nothing against this Omojuwa guy but believe me, he's just another Rueben Abati in the making

yusufajadi said...

100 like for atiku

FIZZICHILLIO said...

Obasanjo will cut his balls off rather than watch Atiku assume that presidential responsibility. Infact, Obasanjo will fight the full APC because he knows they will be coming down very hard on him.

#Fizz

abujakenneth said...

Atiku, you don lose

abujakenneth said...

Atiku, you don lose

Anonymous said...

@cold flame,u reckon?
I see ur fire was put out long ago

Anonymous said...

And the one frm his pocket comes from where if his coys werent making money? The ones he stole n kept

SIMPLYCOCK said...

Mtcheeeew!!!!!

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