INFO BOSS RESTATES THE NEED FOR RECORDS AND ARCHIVES BUREAU IN CRS

The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Barr. (Mrs.) RoseMary Effiom Archibong has restated the need for the establishment of a Records & Archives Bureau in Cross River State.

 

Mrs. Archibong made this assertion during the Public Hearing on the establishment of Records & Archives Bureau held recently at the mini auditorium of the Cross River State House of Assembly.

According to the Information & Orientation boss: “any state that loses its history is a failed state, hence the establishment of Records & Archives Bureau in the State is a necessity and in line with international standard.”

 

Mrs. Archibong stated that the Bureau which would serve as a comprehensive record-keeping Agency shall custody hard and software historical materials of the State and beyond, as well as generate revenue for Cross River State.

The Commissioner recalled that although the National Council on Information had in 2007 adopted the establishment of Archives by all states of the federation, stated that it was not until 2013 that the erstwhile governor Liyel Imoke created the Department of Archives in the Ministry of Information and Orientation.

“And now, under the proactive leadership of Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade, the need is even greater, following the innovations that abound in the present dispensation. It has therefore become imperative that we custody records for posterity. Cross River State has a very rich history – culturally, in education, sports, political, etc – and a plethora of firsts. So it has become extremely important that these achievements are recorded for reference purposes” Mrs. Archibong added.

She expressed delight and thanked the leadership of the House Committee on Information and ICT in the Cross River State House of Assembly for painstakingly seeing the Bill for the Establishment of Records and Archives Bureau through first and second readings in the hallowed Chambers of the House.

Articulating his views, the Chairman, House Committee on Information & ICT, Hon. Matthew Olori stressed that Archives is a unique institution globally responsible for preserving historical heritage; their current or noncurrent records accumulated by natural process in the course of running the affairs of any kind.

The Legislator said the essence of establishing the Records & Archives Bureau is to ensure comprehensive historical accounts of the State to enable people and generations to come the knowledge of the rich history of the entity called Cross River State.

Hon. Olori also thanked his Vice Chairman, Hon. Effa Esua and members of the House Committee on Information & ICT, the Ministry of Information & Orientation and other stakeholders, whom together have been dogged in the quest for the establishment of Records & Archives Bureau in the State.

The Chairman of the Cross River State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade John Ushie, represented by Comrade M. E. Otu expressed happiness for the establishment of the Bureau in the State, noting that without proper documentation, the future generation would be bereft of the rich history of the State.

Representing the Ministry of ICT, Mary Ekanem said the Bureau, when established, will enhance access to quality historical information in the State, while calling for the inclusion of the Ministry of ICT in the Advisory Board of the Bureau.

In an interview with newsmen, the State Director of Archives, Mr. Michael Nyajor commended the Committee for the speedy deliberation on the Bill, pointing out that the establishment of Records & Archives Bureau in the State is one of the laudable initiatives of the Governor Ben Ayade-led administration, which would locate, acquire, preserve and make available for reference, the archival heritage of Cross River State.

The Bill for the establishment of the Records and Archives Bureau has since passed first and second reading; and the public hearing was a prerequisite for its imminent passage into law.

                                                                      
 BY KINGSLEY AGIM

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INFO BOSS RESTATES THE NEED FOR RECORDS AND ARCHIVES BUREAU IN CRS

The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Barr. (Mrs.) RoseMary Effiom Archibong has restated the need for the establishment of a Records & Archives Bureau in Cross River State.

 

Mrs. Archibong made this assertion during the Public Hearing on the establishment of Records & Archives Bureau held recently at the mini auditorium of the Cross River State House of Assembly.

According to the Information & Orientation boss: “any state that loses its history is a failed state, hence the establishment of Records & Archives Bureau in the State is a necessity and in line with international standard.”

 

Mrs. Archibong stated that the Bureau which would serve as a comprehensive record-keeping Agency shall custody hard and software historical materials of the State and beyond, as well as generate revenue for Cross River State.

The Commissioner recalled that although the National Council on Information had in 2007 adopted the establishment of Archives by all states of the federation, stated that it was not until 2013 that the erstwhile governor Liyel Imoke created the Department of Archives in the Ministry of Information and Orientation.

“And now, under the proactive leadership of Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade, the need is even greater, following the innovations that abound in the present dispensation. It has therefore become imperative that we custody records for posterity. Cross River State has a very rich history – culturally, in education, sports, political, etc – and a plethora of firsts. So it has become extremely important that these achievements are recorded for reference purposes” Mrs. Archibong added.

She expressed delight and thanked the leadership of the House Committee on Information and ICT in the Cross River State House of Assembly for painstakingly seeing the Bill for the Establishment of Records and Archives Bureau through first and second readings in the hallowed Chambers of the House.

Articulating his views, the Chairman, House Committee on Information & ICT, Hon. Matthew Olori stressed that Archives is a unique institution globally responsible for preserving historical heritage; their current or noncurrent records accumulated by natural process in the course of running the affairs of any kind.

The Legislator said the essence of establishing the Records & Archives Bureau is to ensure comprehensive historical accounts of the State to enable people and generations to come the knowledge of the rich history of the entity called Cross River State.

Hon. Olori also thanked his Vice Chairman, Hon. Effa Esua and members of the House Committee on Information & ICT, the Ministry of Information & Orientation and other stakeholders, whom together have been dogged in the quest for the establishment of Records & Archives Bureau in the State.

The Chairman of the Cross River State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade John Ushie, represented by Comrade M. E. Otu expressed happiness for the establishment of the Bureau in the State, noting that without proper documentation, the future generation would be bereft of the rich history of the State.

Representing the Ministry of ICT, Mary Ekanem said the Bureau, when established, will enhance access to quality historical information in the State, while calling for the inclusion of the Ministry of ICT in the Advisory Board of the Bureau.

In an interview with newsmen, the State Director of Archives, Mr. Michael Nyajor commended the Committee for the speedy deliberation on the Bill, pointing out that the establishment of Records & Archives Bureau in the State is one of the laudable initiatives of the Governor Ben Ayade-led administration, which would locate, acquire, preserve and make available for reference, the archival heritage of Cross River State.

The Bill for the establishment of the Records and Archives Bureau has since passed first and second reading; and the public hearing was a prerequisite for its imminent passage into law.

                                                                      
 BY KINGSLEY AGIM

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CROSS RIVER STATE PEACE CORPS COMMANDANT RECEIVED HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE

Cross River State Peace Corps Commandant Received Honorary Doctorate Degree and an Award as The Most Outstanding and Visionary Commandant of The Year 2017.
 
It is believed that a light can never be hidden, no matter how long it take's. The State Commandant of Peace Corps Of Nigeria, Cross River State Command who is committed to the encouragement of high accomplishments in the society was honoured with Honorary Doctorate Degree (HONORIS CAUSA) in Public Administration by the Jacksonville State University, Alabama, U.S.A through the National Chronicles.
 
The convocation was organised on the occasion of National Chronicles Annual lectures series held in Abuja. At the ceremony, Okweche Dominic was also conferred the best most outstanding and visionary Commandant of the year award 2017.
 
In receiving the award, Okweche stated that " I am honoured by the award of Honorary Doctor Degree (Honoris Causa) in Public Administration and the Most Outstanding and Visionary Commandant of the year award 2017, I assure you that I will do my best not to disgrace the award.
I also want to use this medium to dedicate the award to the National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria, Amb.(Dr.) Dickson A. O. Akoh for his mentorship. He added.
 
The award conferred on him is a deserved one, for his commitment in Youth development, empowerment coupled with his selfless service to humanity in Nigeria over the years as a veritable Patriot.
 
Congratulations Latest Dr. Okweche Dominic.

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CROSS RIVER STATE PEACE CORPS COMMANDANT RECEIVED HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE

Cross River State Peace Corps Commandant Received Honorary Doctorate Degree and an Award as The Most Outstanding and Visionary Commandant of The Year 2017.
 
It is believed that a light can never be hidden, no matter how long it take's. The State Commandant of Peace Corps Of Nigeria, Cross River State Command who is committed to the encouragement of high accomplishments in the society was honoured with Honorary Doctorate Degree (HONORIS CAUSA) in Public Administration by the Jacksonville State University, Alabama, U.S.A through the National Chronicles.
 
The convocation was organised on the occasion of National Chronicles Annual lectures series held in Abuja. At the ceremony, Okweche Dominic was also conferred the best most outstanding and visionary Commandant of the year award 2017.
 
In receiving the award, Okweche stated that " I am honoured by the award of Honorary Doctor Degree (Honoris Causa) in Public Administration and the Most Outstanding and Visionary Commandant of the year award 2017, I assure you that I will do my best not to disgrace the award.
I also want to use this medium to dedicate the award to the National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria, Amb.(Dr.) Dickson A. O. Akoh for his mentorship. He added.
 
The award conferred on him is a deserved one, for his commitment in Youth development, empowerment coupled with his selfless service to humanity in Nigeria over the years as a veritable Patriot.
 
Congratulations Latest Dr. Okweche Dominic.

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YOURTIMEPAYS HONOURED THE COMMANDANT OF PEACE CORPS CROSS RIVER STATE COMMAND

On the 9th of December 2017 on the occasion of the Peace Corps end of year/award giving ceremony held at the Ambassador's Resort, Ogali-Ugboju of Benue State, the Management and Staff of Yourtimepays honoured the Commandant  of Peace Corps of Nigeria Cross River State a prestigious gift of an Hyundai Elantra car.

 
The car presentation was done by Deputy Governor of Benue State Engr. Benson Abounu in the watch of the National Commandant of Peace Corps of  Nigeria, Amb. Dr. Dickson A. O. Akor which I see as a double honour.

Okwechi Dominic during his speech thanks the National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria for providing the platform which had earned him this recognition and award. He also extent his thanks to his family, friends and cross river state for their support during the difficult time.

It is on this special award that Detailingcrossriver wish to celebrate with a mentor, a peaceful man with an unquantified wealth of experience, a seasoned intellectual with outstanding know-how techniques in safe guiding the society through empowerment of the youths, a well distinguished servant with effective staff condition, a patriotic peace man who has been a catalyst to the development of Nigeria and Cross River State.
accdept my heartfelt congratulations Bosses Boss.

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YOURTIMEPAYS HONOURED THE COMMANDANT OF PEACE CORPS CROSS RIVER STATE COMMAND

On the 9th of December 2017 on the occasion of the Peace Corps end of year/award giving ceremony held at the Ambassador's Resort, Ogali-Ugboju of Benue State, the Management and Staff of Yourtimepays honoured the Commandant  of Peace Corps of Nigeria Cross River State a prestigious gift of an Hyundai Elantra car.

 
The car presentation was done by Deputy Governor of Benue State Engr. Benson Abounu in the watch of the National Commandant of Peace Corps of  Nigeria, Amb. Dr. Dickson A. O. Akor which I see as a double honour.

Okwechi Dominic during his speech thanks the National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria for providing the platform which had earned him this recognition and award. He also extent his thanks to his family, friends and cross river state for their support during the difficult time.

It is on this special award that Detailingcrossriver wish to celebrate with a mentor, a peaceful man with an unquantified wealth of experience, a seasoned intellectual with outstanding know-how techniques in safe guiding the society through empowerment of the youths, a well distinguished servant with effective staff condition, a patriotic peace man who has been a catalyst to the development of Nigeria and Cross River State.
accdept my heartfelt congratulations Bosses Boss.

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMENCE MASSIVE RECRUITMENT

The Federal Civil Service Commission of Nigeria (FCSC) has commenced massive recruitment for 2017/2018 in some ministries and agencies.
The ministries include: Federal Ministry of Environment; Federal Ministry of Justice; Federal Ministry of Trade and Investments; and Bureau of Public Procurement.
The recruitment was announced in an advert on the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) by the commission.

The commission directed all unemployed Nigerians with required qualifications to apply online.

“The Federal Civil Service Commission of Nigeria (FCSC) is an executive body in Nigeria that has the authority to make appointments and transfers and to exercise disciplinary control over all Federal Civil Servants.No officer can be appointed into the Civil Service without authorization from the Federal Civil Service Commission if they have been convicted of a crime, or had previously been employed in the Government Service and had been dismissed or asked to resign or retire,” the ministry said.
 The job types is full time and applicants must possess OND, HND OR B.SC/BA certificates.

Location: Abia, Abuja, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nassarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara Job Field Administration / Secretarial General.

Applicants are directed to collect FCSC Forms from Chairmen of the States Civil Service Commissions in the Following Geo-political Zones:
(a) North-West (Kaduna);
(b) North-East (Yola);
(c) North-Central & Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mabushi (Abuja);
(d) South-East (Owerri);
(e) South-South (Port Harcourt);
(f) South-West (Ibadan).

                                FCSC Headquarters, 4 Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja.

“For avoidance of doubt, the application form is free. Completed Application Forms must be submitted where collected on or not later than six (6) Weeks from the date of this Publication (Advertisement).

All Application Forms should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly stating the Ministry, the post applied for and addressed to the: Hon. Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission,4 Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja,” the ministry stated.

How to Apply:
Qualified Applicants can access Application Forms on-line on FCSC Website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMENCE MASSIVE RECRUITMENT

The Federal Civil Service Commission of Nigeria (FCSC) has commenced massive recruitment for 2017/2018 in some ministries and agencies.
The ministries include: Federal Ministry of Environment; Federal Ministry of Justice; Federal Ministry of Trade and Investments; and Bureau of Public Procurement.
The recruitment was announced in an advert on the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) by the commission.

The commission directed all unemployed Nigerians with required qualifications to apply online.

“The Federal Civil Service Commission of Nigeria (FCSC) is an executive body in Nigeria that has the authority to make appointments and transfers and to exercise disciplinary control over all Federal Civil Servants.No officer can be appointed into the Civil Service without authorization from the Federal Civil Service Commission if they have been convicted of a crime, or had previously been employed in the Government Service and had been dismissed or asked to resign or retire,” the ministry said.
 The job types is full time and applicants must possess OND, HND OR B.SC/BA certificates.

Location: Abia, Abuja, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nassarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara Job Field Administration / Secretarial General.

Applicants are directed to collect FCSC Forms from Chairmen of the States Civil Service Commissions in the Following Geo-political Zones:
(a) North-West (Kaduna);
(b) North-East (Yola);
(c) North-Central & Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mabushi (Abuja);
(d) South-East (Owerri);
(e) South-South (Port Harcourt);
(f) South-West (Ibadan).

                                FCSC Headquarters, 4 Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja.

“For avoidance of doubt, the application form is free. Completed Application Forms must be submitted where collected on or not later than six (6) Weeks from the date of this Publication (Advertisement).

All Application Forms should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly stating the Ministry, the post applied for and addressed to the: Hon. Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission,4 Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja,” the ministry stated.

How to Apply:
Qualified Applicants can access Application Forms on-line on FCSC Website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng

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ATIKU REJOIN PDP AND BLAST BUHARI FOR NOT CREATING JOBS IN 2 YEARS

 Former Vice President during Obasenjo led administration, Atiku Abubakar has rejoined the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP which he helped found some years ago, saying he took the decision after due consultations with party leaders and stakeholders nationwide.

 

 Atiku-Abubakar In a live Facebook chat with Nigerians, Atiku said rather than the promise to create three million jobs annually, no fewer than three million Nigerians have instead lost their jobs in the more than two years of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

 

 “Hello, my name is Atiku Abubakar”, the Wazirin Adamawa had begun. Going further, he said; “I am speaking to you today on Facebook Live as I want to reach as many of our young people as possible as I have an important announcement to make about the future of Nigeria. As it is you, our youths, who represent the future of our nation.

 “I have found in my travels across the country that whenever I get into conversations with young people their number one concern is whether they will be able to get a job for without a job they have no means of sustaining themselves or begin a family. And without the security of a job we cannot have security in our country. So without jobs there is no future for you or for Nigeria. “And I also know as a parent that the older generation is also concerned about jobs for their children and, too often today, for themselves as well. “Creating jobs is something I know about as I have created over 50,000 direct jobs and 250,000 indirect jobs in my own State of Adamawa. And I also know how the Government can help create the right environment for businesses to create jobs. When I was Vice President in 1999 I was responsible for liberalizing the telecom's sector which enabled us to increase the number of people who could access a phone from less than 1 million then to over 100 million today.

 

 “This transformation resulted in the creation of hundreds of thousands of new jobs from the top-up card vendors you see on every street corner to the many new businesses that fed off the mobile phone revolution”.

 Recalling how he was “elected Vice President under the banner of the PDP, which is the political party I had helped to found some ten years before”, Atiku said he had left the PDP based on principle and the excitement created by the APC’s promise of creating three million jobs annually. 

“And some of you may also know that I left the PDP four years ago when I believed it was no longer aligned to the principles of equity, democracy and social justice upon which we had founded it. “I joined the APC as I had hoped it would be the new force that would help improve life for our people and I was excited about the party’s manifesto to create three million new jobs a year. “The result has not been the change people had been promised or voted for, as in the last two years almost three million Nigerians have lost their jobs. “And today with a record 25% of people aged 18-25 unemployed I can see how difficult it is for our youths to find a job. 

 

 .PDP has resolved its issues “The key to creating jobs is a strong economy and that is what we are currently lacking. So today I want to let you know that I am returning home to the PDP as the issues that led me to leave it have now been resolved and it is clear that the APC has let the Nigerian people, and especially our young people, down. “But rather than giving a long political speech on this matter I thought it would be more helpful to invite you to ask me questions and share with you my answers”, Atiku ended his speech.

 

 .How  will you tackle Challenges facing the Youth?  Atiku said; “I meet young people every day. I have children and grandchildren and most of my employees are youths. The key to knowing what young people want is to listen to them. I’m good at that. Sometimes when I am on the phone with my kids they ask me are you still there, because I just listen to them without interrupting. Young people are on social media and so I go there. They tell me that their number one challenge is jobs. Terrorism, militancy, kidnapping, and other forms of exuberance they may lead to criminality are a symptom of the disease of joblessness. Once you can get Nigeria working again and get Nigerians working again, youth restiveness will ease and gradually disappear”. On how he intends to focus on leadership while also managing his vast business concerns, the former APC chieftain said leadership must be separated from management.

 

 “I lead my businesses. I do not manage them. I have qualified managers managing them including some in their early 20s. As a leader, you provide direction and then you bring in skilled people and inspire them to implement your road-map to getting to the destination of your direction. So in answer to your question, I am more into leadership and this gives me the clarity I need to take in the larger picture”, he said. 

 

When he was asked to react to a recent declaration by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed that the PDP will not be returning to power anytime soon, the Wazirin Adamawa said only arrogance makes people say such things. 

 

 “Nobody knows the future other than God and to dictate what the future will be is not within man’s purview. But it is about Nigeria not about power. Power for power’s own sake breeds arrogance and arrogance makes men say things like that. All I am saying is that we need a party that speaks to national sentiments not regional ones. We need a party that can make all Nigerians one till we can boldly say that we are all brothers and sisters with only one mother Nigeria”, he stated. .Police IG should end Maltreatment of Nigerian On the #EndSARS movement, a social media advocacy that over the weekend sought the scrap of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police for their human rights violations, Atiku said Nigerians cannot be outraged about the inhuman treatment meted to their people in Libya and then go ahead to now maltreat themselves at home. He said; “We cannot be outraged that Nigerians and other African migrants are being mistreated in Libya and then we go ahead and mistreat our people back home. I am very abreast with the #EndSARS issue because my young followers on Social Media keep me very much in the loop. Whether it is how SARS treats Nigerians or how we treat each other, we are sending a message to the outside world. We can’t expect foreigners to treat our people better than we treat them. “We must set the minimum standard required for the treatment of Nigerians worldwide by the way we treat our people domestically. Our charity must begin at home. “On this issue, I call on the Inspector General of Police as a concerned Nigerian to intervene, and I know that the Nigerian Police as a disciplined and well organized force will take action to address this issue. It will go a long way to improving Nigeria’s rating in the global ranking of Police Forces next year because this year, they were wrongfully ranked as the worst.

 

 “Thank you to everyone who asked me a question and I am sorry that time does not permit me to answer all.

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ATIKU REJOIN PDP AND BLAST BUHARI FOR NOT CREATING JOBS IN 2 YEARS

 Former Vice President during Obasenjo led administration, Atiku Abubakar has rejoined the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP which he helped found some years ago, saying he took the decision after due consultations with party leaders and stakeholders nationwide.

 

 Atiku-Abubakar In a live Facebook chat with Nigerians, Atiku said rather than the promise to create three million jobs annually, no fewer than three million Nigerians have instead lost their jobs in the more than two years of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

 

 “Hello, my name is Atiku Abubakar”, the Wazirin Adamawa had begun. Going further, he said; “I am speaking to you today on Facebook Live as I want to reach as many of our young people as possible as I have an important announcement to make about the future of Nigeria. As it is you, our youths, who represent the future of our nation.

 “I have found in my travels across the country that whenever I get into conversations with young people their number one concern is whether they will be able to get a job for without a job they have no means of sustaining themselves or begin a family. And without the security of a job we cannot have security in our country. So without jobs there is no future for you or for Nigeria. “And I also know as a parent that the older generation is also concerned about jobs for their children and, too often today, for themselves as well. “Creating jobs is something I know about as I have created over 50,000 direct jobs and 250,000 indirect jobs in my own State of Adamawa. And I also know how the Government can help create the right environment for businesses to create jobs. When I was Vice President in 1999 I was responsible for liberalizing the telecom's sector which enabled us to increase the number of people who could access a phone from less than 1 million then to over 100 million today.

 

 “This transformation resulted in the creation of hundreds of thousands of new jobs from the top-up card vendors you see on every street corner to the many new businesses that fed off the mobile phone revolution”.

 Recalling how he was “elected Vice President under the banner of the PDP, which is the political party I had helped to found some ten years before”, Atiku said he had left the PDP based on principle and the excitement created by the APC’s promise of creating three million jobs annually. 

“And some of you may also know that I left the PDP four years ago when I believed it was no longer aligned to the principles of equity, democracy and social justice upon which we had founded it. “I joined the APC as I had hoped it would be the new force that would help improve life for our people and I was excited about the party’s manifesto to create three million new jobs a year. “The result has not been the change people had been promised or voted for, as in the last two years almost three million Nigerians have lost their jobs. “And today with a record 25% of people aged 18-25 unemployed I can see how difficult it is for our youths to find a job. 

 

 .PDP has resolved its issues “The key to creating jobs is a strong economy and that is what we are currently lacking. So today I want to let you know that I am returning home to the PDP as the issues that led me to leave it have now been resolved and it is clear that the APC has let the Nigerian people, and especially our young people, down. “But rather than giving a long political speech on this matter I thought it would be more helpful to invite you to ask me questions and share with you my answers”, Atiku ended his speech.

 

 .How  will you tackle Challenges facing the Youth?  Atiku said; “I meet young people every day. I have children and grandchildren and most of my employees are youths. The key to knowing what young people want is to listen to them. I’m good at that. Sometimes when I am on the phone with my kids they ask me are you still there, because I just listen to them without interrupting. Young people are on social media and so I go there. They tell me that their number one challenge is jobs. Terrorism, militancy, kidnapping, and other forms of exuberance they may lead to criminality are a symptom of the disease of joblessness. Once you can get Nigeria working again and get Nigerians working again, youth restiveness will ease and gradually disappear”. On how he intends to focus on leadership while also managing his vast business concerns, the former APC chieftain said leadership must be separated from management.

 

 “I lead my businesses. I do not manage them. I have qualified managers managing them including some in their early 20s. As a leader, you provide direction and then you bring in skilled people and inspire them to implement your road-map to getting to the destination of your direction. So in answer to your question, I am more into leadership and this gives me the clarity I need to take in the larger picture”, he said. 

 

When he was asked to react to a recent declaration by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed that the PDP will not be returning to power anytime soon, the Wazirin Adamawa said only arrogance makes people say such things. 

 

 “Nobody knows the future other than God and to dictate what the future will be is not within man’s purview. But it is about Nigeria not about power. Power for power’s own sake breeds arrogance and arrogance makes men say things like that. All I am saying is that we need a party that speaks to national sentiments not regional ones. We need a party that can make all Nigerians one till we can boldly say that we are all brothers and sisters with only one mother Nigeria”, he stated. .Police IG should end Maltreatment of Nigerian On the #EndSARS movement, a social media advocacy that over the weekend sought the scrap of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police for their human rights violations, Atiku said Nigerians cannot be outraged about the inhuman treatment meted to their people in Libya and then go ahead to now maltreat themselves at home. He said; “We cannot be outraged that Nigerians and other African migrants are being mistreated in Libya and then we go ahead and mistreat our people back home. I am very abreast with the #EndSARS issue because my young followers on Social Media keep me very much in the loop. Whether it is how SARS treats Nigerians or how we treat each other, we are sending a message to the outside world. We can’t expect foreigners to treat our people better than we treat them. “We must set the minimum standard required for the treatment of Nigerians worldwide by the way we treat our people domestically. Our charity must begin at home. “On this issue, I call on the Inspector General of Police as a concerned Nigerian to intervene, and I know that the Nigerian Police as a disciplined and well organized force will take action to address this issue. It will go a long way to improving Nigeria’s rating in the global ranking of Police Forces next year because this year, they were wrongfully ranked as the worst.

 

 “Thank you to everyone who asked me a question and I am sorry that time does not permit me to answer all.

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