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Business Community Of Nigerians Asks Former VP Atiku To Run For 2023 Presidency
Joel Ajayi
The Business Community of Nigerians in Diaspora/ Fix Nigeria Group has asked the former Vice President of Nigeria to contest the 2023 presidential election and save Nigeria from the mess.
Former VP Abubakar on Wednesday declared his intention to contest the presidency in the 2023 elections, articulating a five-point agenda to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria, if elected.
The Leader of the group Prof Isa Odidi during a courtesy visit to the Former VP ask Atiku Abubarkar who understands and respects ethnic and religious diversity to join the race and fix Nigeria.
According to Prof Odidi, we deem it necessary to lend our voice and throw the weight behind other well-meaning Nigerians urging you to join 2023 presidential.
“We are appealing to National PDP leaders, Elders, NEC, NWC of our Great Party to give our Principal Alhaji Atiku Abukar the Automatic ticket To Win overall election come 2023.
“As major stakeholders in the success and progress of Nigeria, we are concerned about the quality of political leadership in the country.
“In fact, the success or failure of a country is directly proportional to the quality of its political leadership. Leadership requires imagination, resourcefulness, vision, experience, competence, and a formidable track record. Above all, a leader must possess the ability to assemble me best and brightest in the management of the country’s affairs.
“Based on these criteria of leadership, and from our assessment of the political situation in Nigeria, we came to the conclusion that your Excellency is the most adequately prepared for the task of rebuilding Nigeria and setting it on the path of economic growth and prosperity. Your record speaks for you. As a former Vice President of Nigeria, you played a significant role in the implementation of the policy objectives of the Obasanjo administration He gave you many responsibilities, including the implementation of the privatization program, which you discharged. with distinction. You participated fully in the successful implementation of the administration’s economic reform program Besides, you assembled a formidable team of experts to help you execute those national responsibilities
“One of the most outstanding successes of the Obasanjo administration was the improvement in the country’s GDP and boosting foreign direct investments in Nigeria. Your Excellency, you were part of that success story. The administration of which you served as vice president was able to achieve a $13 billion debt relief in 2008. Unfortunately, that effort is being bastardized today because the government of the day is taking us back into a debt burden.”
He added that: “Nigerians are not happy to see Nigeria moving backward. We are facing serious challenges such as insecurity, unemployment poverty declining healthcare standards and education Leadership is a serious task and therefore no country can afford to leave its fate in the hands of people who want power for its own sake but lack the basic qualities of qualifications to cope with the challenges at hand Every issue the APC administration has promised to solve is getting general despair in the country a sign of leadership failure
Against this background, Sir, we are calling on you to answer the clarion calls of Nigerians to join the presidential race Your experience as a successful investor not only in education but also in the spheres of business can be put at the service of Nigeria. The economy is central to the success of all government policy objectives Your business experience will stand you in good stead managing and growing the economy Waiting for good luck is not an economic strategy Nigeria needs a man like you who has the acumen for assembling a formidable economic team to strategies on the solutions
“We, Nigerians in the Diaspora recognize that you are pro-business and in tune with modem business skills Nigeria is best placed as a strategic hub for service delivery and the attendant jobs that would be created by it Additionally, the country is also in need of knowledge and industrial economy we are to make meaningful strides in our quest for development
“Based on your track record, you are the most adequately prepared for the office of the president and the yeaning’s of Nigerians in the Diaspora. Your commitment is our unity and respect for our ethnic and religious diversity is unrivaled. Your commitment to do justice to Nigerians is one of your strongest and most endearing virtues Indeed, these are reasons we are inspired by your leadership qualities.
Your Excellency, we have come today as Nigerians in the Diaspore to call on you to accept the clarion call of Nigerians and come out once again to contest the 2023 presidential election We are facing art existential threat that requires a man of experience to tackle Your track record is impressive Democratic leadership is as effective as the qualities of those who are elected Electing candidates who are not prepared for the office leads to disastrous outcomes. We in the Diaspora are desirous of true change that can only come about by electing the right leaders like you. Accept our call to join the race in order to fix Nigeria.”
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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