Restructuring for A United and Progressive Nigeria

Restructuring for A United and Progressive Nigeria
Post Date July 19, 2017
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Category Democracy, Nigeria, Personal Thoughts, Politics, Speeches, The Issues

This is the transcript of my speech at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka on the occasion of the Senior Staff Club Lecture Series on Restructuring Nigeria/Award of Excellence in Good Governance on me and my Investiture as Life Member of the Senior Staff Club, University of Nigeria,  Nsukka.
Wednesday 19th July, 2017.

 

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Let me begin with a rhetorical question: why do I, Atiku Abubakar, favour a restructured Nigeria?

The answer is simple: because I am proudly Nigerian and favour a united Nigeria that offers every man, …

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Beyond Terrorism: Education and Sustainable Development

Beyond Terrorism: Education and Sustainable Development
Post Date November 14, 2015
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Category Agriculture, Business, Education, History, Leadership, Nigeria, Personal Thoughts, Politics, Security, Speeches, The Economy, The Issues

Remarks By Atiku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria and Founder, American University of Nigeria, Yola, at the 10th Founder’s Day Celebration of the University, at Yola

14 November, 2015

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In a way it is difficult to believe that this is the 10thFounder’s Day of this dream we call AUN, the American University of Nigeria, Yola. The years have passed rather quickly. But they have been very memorable, challenging and rewarding years. That we have turned this wilderness, in the middle of nowhere, so …

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Respect your boundaries – Atiku

Respect your boundaries – Atiku
Post Date November 12, 2013
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Category Speeches

Respect your boundaries – Atiku Urges Executive and Legislative Branches

12 November, 2013

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the executive branch and the legislature to respect the boundaries of their constitutionally defined powers and responsibilities in order to avoid long-drawn out conflicts, which might impede governance.

Speaking at the opening session of the 2013 Africa Legislative Summit on political parties and legislative autonomy on Tuesday in Abuja at the International Conference Centre, the former Vice President noted that while the struggle for power between the executive and …

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