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Atiku decries Nigerians selling kidneys amid economic hardship
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points Further details about Atiku Abubakar's statement are available from the source, which reported on his concerns about the economic crisis and its impact on young people. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressed concern about young people taking extreme steps to raise money.
Economic hardship is driving desperate measures. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressed concern about young people taking extreme steps to raise money. He noted that reports of people selling body parts are particularly disturbing.
Atiku Abubakar shared his concerns on social media, highlighting the severity of the situation. He believes that young people should focus on selling their ideas and innovations, rather than resorting to such drastic measures.
Further details about Atiku Abubakar's statement are available from the source, which reported on his concerns about the economic crisis and its impact on young people.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: Vanguard ·
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