“Vote For ADC So We Can Give You Jobs” — Atiku Tells Diploma Holder Hawking Tigernuts In Sokoto

In a heartwarming encounter caught on camera, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar paused to interact with a young entrepreneur named Usama from Sokoto State, who was balancing a large sack of tigernuts on his head.

During the chance meeting, Atiku conversed warmly with the young man, inquiring about his background and education.

“What happened? Is this what you planted that you are carrying?” Atiku asked.

Usama explained that he was a farmer and that it was what he plants.

“Are you a farmer? Okay. What is your name?” Atiku asked.

“My name is Usama,” he replied.

“Usama? From where?” Atiku asked.

“From Sokoto,” Usama said.

“From Sokoto? Did you go to school?” Atiku asked.

“I went to school,” Usama replied.

“What certificate do you have?” Atiku asked.

“I have a diploma,” Usama answered.

Impressed by Usama’s resilience, Atiku praised the young graduate for dignifying labour rather than remaining idle.

“You have a diploma and you are doing this? Hold on, there is nothing else to do, it is better for you to take up a small business,” Atiku said.

He used the moment to speak about youth empowerment, saying that was why young people should vote for the ADC, so that jobs and opportunities could be created for them.

“That is why you should vote for ADC, so that we can give you jobs. You see where I am,” he said.

Atiku also examined the tigernuts Usama was carrying, describing him as a legend of the tigernut seller, and thanked him for his hard work.

He prayed for Usama, saying that with the knowledge he has, God will help them and grant them success altogether.

The interaction concluded with warm prayers, mutual well-wishes, and a handshake, leaving onlookers inspired by the display of humility and encouragement from the political leader toward a hardworking Nigerian youth.

Atiku told Usama that he would not eat the sugary one because of his age, as they now avoid sugar, but thanked the young man and prayed repeatedly for good health for him.

“Thank you. God should increase your health, God should increase your health, God should increase your health. Thank you, by God’s grace,” Atiku said.

Usama, despite holding a Diploma, chose not to wait idly for scarce white-collar jobs, opting instead to embrace small-scale enterprise and farming — a choice Atiku said deserves commendation.

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