‘I’ll make naira stronger’ – Atiku insists on restoring fuel subsidy
by Seun Opejobi · Daily PostAfrican Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to strengthen the naira and improve the living condition of Nigerians if he becomes president in 2027.
Atiku made the remark while insisting that his stance on bringing back the fuel subsidy remained unchanged.
He pledged to restore targeted subsidies and put purchasing power back in the hands of Nigerians.
Posting on X, the former vice president said Nigerians should not be going through hardship.
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He wrote: “Regarding the subsidy issue, my stance hasn’t changed and won’t change: I will bring it back. A country that’s so fortunate doesn’t have any reason to leave its people struggling through difficult times.
“Nigeria has enough resources to take care of herself. I think a country’s wealth isn’t about how much money the government takes, but about how much the people can buy with the money they have.
“I want wages to have value again. I want farmers to move their crops without the cost of transportation taking away their profits. I want families to fill their baskets without spending all their money. I want businesses to create products, hire people, and grow successfully.
“I will make the naira in your pocket more valuable, make everyday life more affordable again, and protect our people.
“Economic security. Physical security. A better life for every Nigerian. That is the Nigeria I want to build.”
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