Atiku vows to return fuel subsidy, deal with insecurity
Presidential flagbearer of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has told Nigerians that the fuel subsidy will return under his government.
Atiku gave the assurance on Saturday while speaking at the party's presidential rally in Bauchi, where thousands of supporters gathered to hear him.
"I promise all Nigerians that I will restore the petroleum subsidy. Not only that, I will also restore the subsidy for electricity power," he said.
He said the return of the subsidies will ease the hardship facing families and small businesses across the country.
Atiku also promised to tackle insecurity head-on, saying peace will return to the North East and other parts of Nigeria.
"I will restore security in the northeast and the country in general," he declared.
On oil, the former Vice President said his government will not abandon the Kolmani oil project in Bauchi, stressing that work on the field will continue.
"I also promise that I will continue the exploitation of petroleum in Kolmani, Bauchi," he added.
Bauchi residents cheered him on as he reeled out promises, with many supporters waving the ADC flag and chanting his name.