A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the appointment of a Nigerian, Mr Kaycee Madu, as Minister for Municipal Affairs in Canada, is a proof to the world that Nigerians bring value wherever they go.
He noted that Madu was first elected a Member of Parliament in Alberta, Canada.
Atiku, in a statement, on Thursday stated that it has always been the cornerstone of his vision to see Nigerians prosper in Nigeria and around the world.
He said, “Upward mobility and local and international successes, of the type displayed by Mr Madu, go a long way in changing the international narrative of Nigeria, which, in recent years, has suffered some challenges.
“Even more importantly, we must highlight the role education played in preparing Mr Madu for the spotlight. As I have said previously, education is the single investment that yields the biggest dividend. I should know, I have put my money where my mouth is.”
The PDP presidential candidate in the February 2019 election stated that the more Nigeria invested in education, the more Nigerians will
become beacons of light, both locally and internationally.
He said, “Today I celebrate Mr Madu’s achievements. I am proud of you and will do all within my power to ensure that many Ahmadus, Gbengas and Emekas, follow in your footsteps.”
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