2019: What Atiku said in Kano

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, a Presidential aspirant of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on Kano delegates to give
him the necessary support during the forthcoming primaries.

He made the call while addressing party supporters at the personal
office of the embattled chairman of the party, Sen Mas'ud El-Jibril
Doguwa in Kano on Monday.

Atiku said if he eventually emerged as the party's flag bearer and was
able to achieve his presidential ambition, he would do everything
possible to improve the living standard of Nigerians, especially the
poor.

Atiku said he would tackle unemployment, especially among the teeming
youths in the country, in addition to introducing empowerment
programmes for women.

He urged Kano people support the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in
its bid to enable address the 'various socio-economic challenges'
facing the country.

Earlier, Doguwa, said the defection of Atiku to PDP had strengthened
the party at both the state and national levels.

He said the visit was a clear demonstration of Atiku's love for Kano
people, and assured him of support of the people.

"You are known to be a fighter to the core. We know your importance
when it comes to election.

"We know if you are given the mandate, the country will witness a lot
of development," he said.