The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has been commended over his plans for the country ahead of the 2023 elections.
Political analyst, Eta Uso, who was reacting to Atiku’s meeting with a delegation of the British High Commission in Nigeria led by the High Commissioner, Catriona Laing, said the former Vice President, among others, emphasised action plans to fully restore internal security for the purpose of stability and the economy.
“He also emphasised that his government will actively work towards ensuring that Nigeria resumes its regional role in ECOWAS, Africa and beyond,” he said.
The Special Assistant Digital Media Operations to the former Vice President, said Atiku also spoke on his plans to encourage the private sector to invest and create more jobs with accompanying government incentives while stressing that attention would be given to sectors of the economy that could create employment in the shortest possible time.
Recall that Laing, yesterday, said she had an enlightening conversation with Atiku on issues bordering on security, education, agriculture, economy, and fostering national unity in Nigeria.
“The meeting with the former Vice President was part of the ongoing engagement of the UK government to enhance democracy and credible elections in Nigeria. We discussed a wide range of issues bordering on security, education, agriculture, economy, and fostering national unity in Nigeria,” she said on her official Twitter page.
Laing was accompanied to the meeting by the Deputy High commissioner, Gill Atkinson; Head of Political Section, Aneesah Islam; Senior Economic Adviser, Stuart Tibbs; and Second Secretary, Political, Max Lindon.
At the meeting, Atiku called for improved collaboration between the government of the United Kingdom and Nigeria towards finding lasting solutions to issues that would mutually benefit both countries.
He said, “the bilateral ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom have a rich history and it is important for both countries to leverage on that to promote issues that are of mutual concern. I expect the United Kingdom to play a more active role in the survival of democracy in Nigeria.”
He reiterated his commitment to boost the economy by investing and creating employment for the country’s overflowing population. He also condemned the deplorable state of affairs in the country and implored the United Kingdom to offer assistance “especially in the area of training and intelligence sharing.”
