Atiku Names Two Community Engagement Aides

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Alh. Aliyu Bello as Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement and Dr. Victor Moses as Special Assistant on Community Engagement. The Atiku appointments were confirmed on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office. These Atiku appointments reflect efforts to strengthen grassroots participation and community outreach.

According to the statement, Alh. Aliyu Bello brings years of experience as a journalist, entrepreneur, international trader and grassroots politician. “Alh. Aliyu Bello, a seasoned journalist, entrepreneur, international trader, and respected grassroots politician, has a record of leadership, public service, and mentoring youth. He holds a Master’s in Mass Communication and certifications in Leadership and Business Management. He previously served two terms as Kaduna State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Leader, promoting youth political participation, and was Financial Secretary of the Kaduna State chapter of the PDP before joining the ADC,” the statement read in part.

The statement added that his background in media, business, politics and community engagement makes him well suited to strengthen youth involvement and expand grassroots networks through the Atiku appointments.

The Atiku Media Office also highlighted the credentials of Dr. Victor Moses, describing him as a scholar, entrepreneur and public affairs strategist with almost two decades of experience in strategic communication, political mobilisation, behavioural research and grassroots engagement. It noted that he holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and has served as National Publicity Secretary of the Atiku Support Organisation (ASO) since 2021, where he played an important role in stakeholder relations and community mobilisation.

“Atiku congratulates the two new appointees and wishes them success in serving our shared vision,” the statement noted.

How might these Atiku appointments influence community engagement and political mobilisation ahead of future elections?