Atiku’s Legacy is Written in Stone, Not Rhetoric: Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar Fires Back at VP Shettima

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In a strongly worded rebuttal that has sent ripples through the political landscape, prominent Arewa youth leader and governance advocate, Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar, has cautioned Vice President Kashim Shettima against rewriting history for the sake of political jabs.

​Responding to recent remarks by the Vice President, who suggested that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s eight-year tenure as VP lacked impact for the North, Abdul-Aziz released a comprehensive dossier detailing the Waziri of Adamawa’s enduring contributions to the region.

​The Infrastructure Blueprint

​Abdul-Aziz dismissed the VP's claims as mere campaign rhetoric, citing a long list of federal projects facilitated by Atiku between 1999 and 2007. Key highlights include:

​Aviation and Health: The upgrade of Yola Airport to international status and the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Yola.

​Energy and Roads: The electrification link from Gombe through Adamawa to Jalingo, and the construction of critical road networks including the Yola–Mubi and Ganye axes.

​Energy Security: The laying of underground petroleum pipelines from Port Harcourt to the NNPC Depot in Yola.

​The Architect of Modern Education

​The statement emphasized that Atiku’s most transformative legacy lies in human capital development.

​AUN Impact: He single-handedly founded the American University of Nigeria (AUN), creating a global educational hub in the Northeast.

​Grassroots Support: Beyond building schools in his hometown of Jada, Atiku has maintained a consistent scholarship scheme for indigent students across all LGAs in Adamawa and sponsored victims of the Chibok abduction.

​Economic Empowerment and Private Sector Growth

​Abdul-Aziz reminded the Vice President that Atiku chaired the National Economic Council, leading the privatization policy that birthed modern Nigerian giants like Transcorp and paved the way for the GSM revolution.

​Atiku’s businesses—Adamawa Beverages, Atiku Farms, and Adama Plastic, are not just companies; they are lifebloods for thousands of Northern youths, the statement read.

​The Defender of Democracy

​In a pointed reminder to the current administration, Abdul-Aziz noted that VP Shettima is currently a beneficiary of Atiku’s political courage.

​Third Term Resistance: By stopping former President Obasanjo’s third-term bid, Atiku preserved the democratic space that allows current leaders to hold office today.

​Security: In 2014, Atiku reportedly committed nearly 1 billion Naira of his personal funds to support the Civilian JTF during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency.

​A Call for Mature Discourse

​The Matters Arising 6060 report concludes with a plea for political maturity. Abdul-Aziz urged the Vice President to focus on regional development rather than partisan attacks.

​The North deserves leaders who build institutions and foster unity, not just temporary jabs, Abubakar stated. Atiku’s footprints are visible from the IDP camps in Benue to the lecture halls of Yola. Facts must not be overshadowed by the quest for 2027.

Read Abul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar's full rebuttal here


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