Eight things Saraki said in his declaration

Senate President Bukola Saraki declared his intentions on Thursday to vie for the number one seat in the country. While making his intentions known, he outlined some of the things he would do. Below are some things he said: –         “Nigerians are crying out for succour. Many of our children are hungry. Many people are […]

Senate President Bukola Saraki declared his intentions on Thursday to vie for the number one seat in the country.

While making his intentions known, he outlined some of the things he would do. Below are some things he said:

–         “Nigerians are crying out for succour. Many of our children are hungry. Many people are dying of avoidable or otherwise treatable diseases. Many have fallen below basic living standards, and are now among the 87 million that sealed Nigeria’s position as the country.”

–         “Our economy is broken and is in need of urgent revival in order for Nigeria to grow. GDP growth rate has declined. Diversification remains an illusion. Unemployment is at an all-time high. Businesses are shutting down. Jobs are being lost in record numbers”

–         “I want to see the youth play major roles at all levels, not only in government but also in the private sector and indeed in every area of Nigerian life. This will be a government driven by youthful energy, innovation and a pioneering entrepreneurial spirit.”

–          “Nigerian youth will be given all the opportunities to realize their potential to the full within a national framework that guarantees inclusiveness.” 

–         “To secure Nigeria by redesigning our national security architecture, while adequately equipping our security agencies to fulfil their primary role of protecting lives and property.”

–         “The leadership we deserve is one that will be a source of pride to all Nigerians, one that will be respected and admired in Africa and around the world. It should be a leadership that can hold its own and stand tall anywhere in the world. That is the type of leadership I offer.”

–         “To protect all Nigerians and defend their constitutional rights and freedoms. I will stand for and uphold at all times the principle of the rule of law, which is the bedrock of democratic governance.”

–         “I hereby announce my intention to run for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the coming General Elections in 2019 on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). I do so with the firm conviction that I have what it takes to secure inclusive growth for Nigeria and Nigerians.”