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By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Bauchi State based academic cum politician, Tanimu Audu has been urged to express interest in contesting for the 2023 Presidency under the banner of any of the political parties in the country.
The call on the academic cum politician was made by a group, Concerned Nigerians which described him as a credible leader that will salvage the country from its present predicament.
Leader of the group Ustas Suleiman Adamu, made the disclosure after its meeting held at Zaranda Hotel, Bauchi, on Monday, saying that they unanimously endorsed him because, “he has a large-heart and derives pleasure in helping people to couple”.
Suleiman Adamu explained that Tanimu Audu, who hails from Bangunji, Shongom Local Government Area of Gombe State, a well-articulated 12- point agenda that will take Nigeria to promise land and urged Nigerians to throw their weight behind him.
He also said that the group will convey their decision to Tanimu Audu, a season academician and Proprietor of Success Standard School, Bauchi, saying they are ready to drum all necessary support for him to succeed.
According to him, “We have keenly followed the activities of this dedicated and committed Nigrian who has been a bridge builder and a man of the people. Nigeria is currently at a cross road and need people of Audu’s wealth of experience to solve the myriad of problems plaguing the country,”.
He further explained that the Concerned Nigerians group carefully studied Tanimu Audu’s 12 point agenda and and expressed confidence that if given the chance, he would make a huge difference in leadership of the country.
He revealed that Tanimu Audu’s 12- point agenda harps on improved the Security, employment generation, adequate electricity supply, qualitative education, improvement of agriculture, health, and welfare of citizens.
Chairman of the Concerned Citizens argued that other attractions of the 12 point agenda include an ambitious plan for the unity of the country.
“Audu has come up with a solid plan to tackle insecurity and provide employment opportunities for all the graduates in any institutions.“He also has good plans for providing grants in partnership with international organisation for those that have acumen in business or handwork, he added.
He stressed that, “Among his successes are concession to orphans and vulnerable children in his school Success Standard School Bauchi, Bauchi state and single handedly brought Rotary club to Bauchi in 2017″.
“We also found his plans to give loans with non-interest to boost small and medium scale businesses as a good development that will boost the economic activities in that sector and improve hand work with strict supervisions from the Government officials,” he stated.
He argued that Tanimu Audu has the integrity, honesty and zeal to address corruption and subsequently combat injustice, marginalisation, ethnicity and religious bias bedeviling the country.
