Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has commended the British Prime Minister, Mr. Boris Johnson, for appointing a British citizen of Nigerian heritage as a minister in his government.
Atiku, a former Vice President of Nigeria in a press statement he signed and made available to the Next Edition said Johnson’s cabinet has a lot to teach the world.
The statement read in part, “With an average age of 47, it is the UK’s youngest ever cabinet, and with over 25% minority representation, it is one of the world’s most diverse governments.
“It is also a gender balanced administration, with 24% female representation. Putting together such a well represented government is a testament to your ability to connect, include and unite.”
Atiku, who had earlier congratulated the Prime Minister, again expressed confidence in his style of government saying, “Like I said in both my private and public messages to you, I am confident that under your leadership, Anglo-Nigerian relationships will be greatly strengthened.”
Mr. Atiku also congratulated Mrs. Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch on her appointment as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families.
He stated that Nigerians, especially her youth, are natural leaders, with advanced intellect and abilities. “I said this when I congratulated Kelechi (Kaycee) Madu on being made a minister in Canada and Mrs. Badenoch only corroborates my assertions.”
He urged Nigerians all over the world to note that global leaders acknowledge that they are hardworking people with a community spirit.
“Nigerian youths are not lazy as is shown from these appointments, and I look forward to the day that we can show by our youth representation in Nigeria’s government, that they are as appreciated at home as they are abroad.”
