Atiku Abubakar Promises $100B for Youth Entrepreneurship

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, announced a commitment to introduce a $100 billion financing program for start-ups and entrepreneurs if he is elected president in the upcoming 2027 general election. In a statement shared on his X handle, Atiku emphasized that young Nigerians require a government that fosters opportunities for prosperity rather than one that merely helps them cope with economic hardships.

He noted that the current cost-of-living crisis has diminished the purchasing power of many Nigerians, adversely affecting small businesses and job access for the youth. Atiku stated his administration would focus on restoring purchasing power, reducing living costs, and expanding economic opportunities.

He articulated a vision to transition young Nigerians from dependence to enterprise and from unemployment to productivity. This commitment was made during a meeting with a nationwide delegation of N-Power beneficiaries who expressed their support for his presidential candidacy.

Atiku underscored that Nigeria's future cannot be built on distributing poverty but must focus on creating jobs and rewarding enterprise.