The former vice president said that he would support freedom of expression through the media.
Atiku made the promise when he spoke with members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Lagos on Wednesday.“Many of you have sacrificed your life and career,” he said.
Asked about his economic blueprint for Nigeria, the former vice-president said he intends to continue with the economic policy of the PDP government in 1999 – 2007 which includes liberalising the economy and empowering the private sector. “If you see the amount of work the government has to do in terms of constructing and decongesting our ports, and railway, and you have to borrow, I will rather concession most of these projects to the private sector and give them tax incentives.Speaking on the unity of the country, he said, “In 1999, we had two presidential candidates from the south and the PDP won resoundingly well but we had a government of national unity.
Atiku said he would ensure that more women and youths participate in government just like the PDP did when they were in power should he win the 2023 presidential election.When asked about his model of restructuring if it means resource control, the former vice president said, “I have set up a team of credible constitution lawyers to give me legislation.
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