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| Nana Jibrin |
By Sani Magaji Garko
A renowned women right activist and journalist Nana Jibrin says she will focus on alleviating women and Youths suffering, improving Economy and ensuring the security of lives and properties if elected to the office of President federal republic of Nigeria.
Nana Jibrin stated this while declaring her intentions to run for the highest public office in the country.
She said the highest percentage of Nigerians continued to live in fear and extreme poverty as a result of mismanagement of public funds, insecurity and other Social vices which a number of times affects women and children directly or indirectly.
Her speech reads; "Fellow Nigerians,
Our lively and vibrant youths,
Women of all ages,
Media men and women,
Ladies and gentlemen,
“Our words can change the whole world because we are all together." I'm quoting Malala Yousafzai while concluding her speech at the United Nations. When Malala started her speech, she was seen as a young girl with a huge story behind her. But, that day, her words in favour of equality for girls and women made her wise in everyone’s eyes. And her words have also echoed all around the world.
"Malala, the Nobel laureate, was not the only person to raise her voice. Over the years, more and more people have joined the movement for gender equality. So, what better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than through their voice, their strength and their conviction?"
"Today I am formally declaring my interest to run for President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I wish to run for the most powerful office in Nigeria because I believe our people can live more happily under the right leadership. Every Nigerian today yearns for freedom from want and fear -- we all want to be safe and secure".
To those who may be wondering why I wish to run for president, I say: I was born and raised in Nigeria, and I went to school here. I have worked for other people and I'm working for myself here. I understand and feel the hardship being experienced by almost every Nigerian because we are on the same boat. We all go to the same markets. I travel by buses, keke, okada and other means of transportation. I bargain prices with the women selling peppers, onions and tomatoes.
"I grew up in the streets of Nigeria, specifically in Kano. My parents are not wealthy, but they taught us to be content with what we have and to strive for more in a credible and God-fearing manner. Surely, I have witnessed Nigeria's good, bad and ugly sides. I've seen a lovely country with abundant natural and human resources descend into decadence, to the point where its citizens now suffer in the midst of plenty".
"Nigeria is a fortunate country, a prosperous country. It is the most populous black nation on earth". "Though we have differences, we share cultures, personalities, environments and religions". At the same time, we are united in hunger. We are friends in poverty, neighbours in pain, relatives in bad roads, partners in insecurity, equal in trouble -- and I believe that when we work together Nigeria will be a great country".
"From the barren terrain that borders Sokoto state to the waterways in Rivers and Bayelsa states, every single one of us wants the same things: food, water, shelter, transportation, adequate health facilities, excellent education, and security of life and property. And when I say "everyone" I mean everyone regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or any other prejudice. If by God's grace and with your support we get elected, we shall provide contingency solutions to natural calamities in times of emergencies, as we have experienced in the recent world health crisis, global inflation and a few other events beyond our control".
"I come to you now with a simple solution -- a solution that begins with you and me, a solution that has worked in every other developed country of the world, and a solution that recognizes that it is not where you come from but where you are now that matters. It's past time for us to consider ourselves first and foremost as Nigerians, regardless of ethnicity. It's past time for us to recognize ourselves as brothers and sisters fighting for unity, faith, peace and progress".
"We need to make the right decisions, put the right people in the right places, and build a functional democratic structure -- one that allows for continuity; one that is built on effective planning, design, implementation and maintenance; one that is built on credibility and accountability; and one that is people-friendly". "Nigeria requires a new answer, Nigerians require a fresh attitude, and Nigeria requires a youth who is not too young to run. Nigeria requires a woman because there are enough seats for them -- the 35% affirmative action".
Nigerians need a better Nigeria.
Nigerians need Nana Jibrin.
Together we move!
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