By Chris Udochukwu
Abuja (Precise Post) – Kaduna Governorship hopefully in the forthcoming 2023 general election under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Shehu Sani has reminded that nobody escorted President Buhari to Court for his election legal battles since 2003 like Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Dr Ogbonaya Onu.
Shehu Sani disclosed this via his twitter handle shortly after Onu declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Nicon Luxury hotel yesterday in Abuja.
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had in his interview months back said that he would not mention the name of his preferred candidate so that he will not be killed ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
Precise Post recalls that Dr Onu had in his declaration speech tagged: “Call For Service”, said our diversity is the greatest source of strength for our nation. The Almighty God has been kind to our nation. He blessed us in very spectacular ways.
“There is hardly any mineral of importance that we do not have in commercial quantities in the country. He blessed us with abundance of sunshine, many rivers, fertile soil, good weather, very intelligent men and women and placed us at the center of Africa, nearly of equal distance between the North and South as well as the East and West.”
“Nigeria has a rich past, made up of great empires and kingdoms that contributed immensely to ancient civilization.”
“In the words of our former National Anthem: “though tribe and tongue may differ, in brotherhood we stand”. It is in the oneness, unity and brotherhood of the nation, that Alhaji Umaru Altine from then Northern Region won election as Mayor of Enugu, the Capital City of then Eastern Region of the country. Chief Felix Okonkwo from then Eastern Region served in the House of Chiefs of then Northern Region.”
“Late Governor Adeleke’s father from Osun State, former Western Region, who worked in Enugu, married his wife from Ukwa in Abia State. Senator Ike O.S. Nwachukwu’s father from then Eastern Region, who worked in the then Northern Region, married his wife from the royal family in Katsina Emirate.”
” It is in furtherance of the spirit of brotherhood of all Nigerians that during my tenure as the First Elected Governor of Old Abia State that I promoted national unity by pronouncing the abolishment of the State of Origin Syndrome and hence appointed several non-indigenes of the State into key positions of responsibility in my Administration.”
“As a nationalist and a detribalized Nigerian, I pursued policies that helped make people from other States feel at home and be welcome in Abia State. It is also at that time, that a Nigerian from another State was elected as Chairman of Aba South Local Government Area (LGA).”
“Even one of the most important Market Associations in the State, was at that time led by a Nigerian from another State. Since Abians lived in all parts of the country, I travelled to all States of the Federation encouraging them to participate actively in nation building and promoting peaceful coexistence.”
“I, as well, made a strong case for the promotion of enduring peace and mutual co-existence between communities in Nigeria that share common border with sister African countries.”
“This was a way of reducing tension so as to check the propensity for crisis in those areas. This contribution played a major role in influencing the establishment of the Border Communities Development Agency by the Federal Government of Nigeria.”
“As a visionary leader, I showed an uncommon level of vision in wanting to make Abia State the Japan of Nigeria. I initiated and started the implementation of the IBB Technology Village in the State. This was to promote science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship in the young State, by providing the necessary for off sourcing of jobs from companies and corporations in North America and Europe.”
“It is remarkable that this effort was made before the United States of America (USA) introduced computers into their public schools. These efforts were aimed at preparing Abians to compete effectively with the rest of the world in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”
“I promoted girl child education by the award of scholarship to female science students, who got admission to tertiary institutions in Abia State.”
“As a man of great vision, I saw the youth, the young people of Nigeria, as the greatest asset and treasure that the nation has. Young people, as the most valuable treasure of the nation, are more valuable than our crude oil, natural gas, gold, silver and other minerals put together.”
“I know that what is needed is to provide our young people with the necessary skills to transform our dear nation for the benefit of the world. I also know that it is Science, technology and innovation that can provide these skills that are badly needed.”
“The “EndSARS” protests have shown one of the dangers of not providing these skills. I was determined and worked hard to use the key of science, technology and innovation to unlock the creativity, innovation and inventiveness of young people.”
“I sincerely believe that the greatness of our nation depends on the youth and that Nigeria is the most blessed nation in the world.”
He too picked the Golden Form.
