The navigator Nigeria needs: Why Atiku Abubakar still matters

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By Nze Amb. Val. Onwuka JP (Oyi)

Nigeria is in trouble!

The economy is choking ordinary families. Inflation keeps rising, the naira keeps falling, and millions of young Nigerians cannot find meaningful work. Across the country, insecurity has become part of daily life, from terrorism and banditry in the North to kidnapping and violent crime in the South.

At moments like this, leadership should not be about sentiment or social media excitement. It should be about competence.

That is why Atiku Abubakar remains one of the strongest options for Nigeria’s future.

This is not about portraying him as a saint. It is about recognizing experience where it exists.

Atiku has spent decades inside Nigeria’s political and economic landscape. As Vice President, he played a major role during a critical democratic transition and helped drive economic reforms that stabilized key sectors of the economy. Beyond politics, he built businesses that employ Nigerians and contribute to economic growth.

That matters.

Nigeria today does not need leadership built on slogans alone. It needs someone who understands governance, investment, job creation, and the difficult task of holding together a deeply divided country.

The challenges before Nigeria are practical challenges. Rising food prices. Investor uncertainty. Youth unemployment. Failing infrastructure. National insecurity. These problems require more than passion. They require knowledge, negotiation, and tested leadership.

Atiku understands the language of business and governance because he has operated in both worlds for years. He understands that economic recovery depends on policy stability, investor confidence, and serious leadership.

He also understands that national unity is not built through division or political theatre. In a country fractured along ethnic and religious lines, Nigeria needs a leader capable of engaging across regions and interests.

No leader is perfect, and Atiku is no exception. But this election should not be about perfection. It should be about preparedness.

Nigeria cannot afford another costly experiment in leadership while the country struggles to stay afloat.

At a time when the nation needs steady hands, experience is not a weakness. It is an asset.

And that is why Atiku Abubakar still matters.

Nze Amb. Val. Onwuka JP (Oyi)

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