Throwback Times Nigeria, Journalists, analysts, Nigerians among others had analyzed a very despotic statement made by President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said on democracy day, June 12, that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government will move 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within 10 years (2029).

Technically, that means that the APC plans to remain in power until 2029. In his Democracy Day address, in Abuja, on Wednesday, the President said that a database of poor and vulnerable Nigerians, as well as that of unemployed youths, is being developed to address the problem of socio-economic inequality in the society.

According to him, for Nigeria to progress, a collective resolution to address corruption and foster broad-based prosperity, is required to create a country that is not only for a few privileged, but for all Nigerians.

“In the face of these challenges, our government elected by the people in 2015 and re-elected in March, has been mapping out policies, measures, and laws, to maintain our unity, and at the
same time lift the bulk of our people out of poverty, and onto the road to prosperity”, he said.

“This task is by no means unattainable. China has done it. India has done it. Indonesia has done it. Nigeria can do it. These are all countries characterised by huge burdens of population. “China and Indonesia succeeded under authoritarian regimes. India succeeded in a democratic setting.

We can do it. With leadership and a sense of purpose, we can lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty, in 10 years.” Buhari, who pledged to move the nation to the next level of prosperity, peace, and stability, said that his administration will fulfill its promise of securing the country, improving the economy, and fighting
corruption to a standstill.

“At the heart of inequality and insecurity, is pervasive corruption. When we took Office, we realised that if you fight corruption, corruption will fight back, and we have seen this at all levels”, he said.

“For Nigeria to progress, a collective resolution to address corruption and foster broad-based prosperity is required, to create a country that is not only for a few privileged, but for all Nigerians.’’

The President, who spoke extensively on the social unrest occasioned by the activities of boko haram and kidnappers across the country, said that he will be addressing regional security summit, to develop a joint strategy to address the challenges.

It could also be recalled that National APC chairman, Adams Oshiomole said that there is no need to panic while having their men at the national helm of affairs.

It is also crystal clear that all national juicy positions were zoned to the north, including senate president, SDP, security chiefs, etc.