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  • Women And Youths Will Be 40 Percent Of My Cabinet, If I Am Elected - Atiku
  • Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Atiku Abubakar has continued to bare his mind concerning the status quo of Nigeria and his commitment in restoring the progress of the nation.

    Atiku has told Nigerians if elected, 40 percent of his cabinet will be made up of women and youths.

    Ultimatetimestv blog learnt that the former vice-president said that his policy and decisions document for Nigeria, if he wins the 2019 election, is already prepared.

    He added that Nigeria became the world headquarter for poverty under incumbent President Muhammadu
    Buhari.

    “Nigeria under Buhari is now the world HQ with 80 percent of citizens living with extremely poverty. If we are to change that, we must empower women & youths,” Atiku assured.

    Therefore, I give an undertaking that if by the grace of God, I am elected by you the good people of Nigeria, at least 40% of my cabinet would be women & youths.”

    The former customs officer, who has attempted to run for president five times, said his policy document will be
    divulge soon.

    During my time in government, we designed our policies to help young people grow – stronger banks, telecoms etc. Many returned to Nigeria to start successful businesses.

    “Today, those young people are leaving again, to Canada etc. We are losing our best doctors & professionals.

    “Our policy document which is ready and will be unveiled soon, it is dedicated primarily to creating an enabling environment for Nigerian youth and
    women to return to the path of wealth creation and gainful employment.”

    Recall that Atiku won the PDP presidential primaries on October 6, becoming the major opposition to Buhari’s second term plans.