Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday promised to secure the future of Nigerian youths as he formally declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2015 with a promise to ensure “safe and secured lives’’ for the Nigerian youth.
“You, the youth, endowed with fresh ideas, bubbling energy and a passionate desire for change; you are the hope of this nation. Without you, we really can’t talk of a future with hope and confidence.That is why the 2015 election is about you. It is about how to ensure that you live safe and secured lives. It is about making sure that you feed well.Making sure you receive quality and affordable education and training, secure good jobs, support your own families and contribute positively to the development of our country.This is what a responsive and responsible government owes its citizens; this is what our generation owes upcoming generations,’’ he said.
He said APC’s adoption of the Modified Open Primaries in selecting its flag bearers would ensure that candidates who enjoyed the popular will of party members emerged.He expressed hope in the future of Nigeria.