The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, said if elected in 2023, he will
work with the National Assembly (NASS) on constitutional amendments to give
more powers and resources to state and local governments.
He explained that his agenda for restructuring is to ensure
that the government becomes more efficient.
Atiku, according to a statement by his media adviser, Paul
Ibe, Tuesday made the remark at the 24th Lecture Series of the Lagos Business
School in Lagos.
“To this end, Atiku said that he would encourage the
National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly to come up with constitutional
amendments that will give more powers and resources to state and local
governments,” he stated.
He expressed confidence in the state and local government
and urged that the private sector should be given more roles in the economy.
He started, “As Vice President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria between 1999 to 2007, I headed the economic team that implemented
fundamental economic reforms, including the design and implementation of a
private sector revival strategy.
“We focused on macro-economic stability and transforming
critical areas such as banking, insurance, oil and gas, telecommunications,
pension, and the civil service.
“We created novel institutions for laying the foundation for
good governance and accountability, such as the Bureau of Public Procurement,
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and SERVICOM.
“With many years in the private sector, I have a deep
understanding of our economy and its challenges.”
The PDP presidential flag bearer said he has first-hand
experience of what the private sector needs, and I also have experience in
governance.
“The PDP economic reforms recorded significant achievements
between 1999 and 2015. Now, you have seen the impact of the people that took
over from us. Nigerians can pick between the two,” he added.
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