Atiku Abubakar, who is making a bid for the Nigerian presidency in the upcoming February 2019 elections, has made the creation of a blockchain and digital currency policy part of his mandate.

As per a report by the Nigerian Daily Post, the aims have been outlined in the ‘Get Nigeria Working Again’ policy document prepared by the candidate from the People’s Democratic Party.

The move is part of Abubakar’s agenda to revive the crumbling Nigerian economy, which has faced significant setbacks in recent years due to oil prices declining and a crippling currency devaluation. With a new policy framework, the candidate is aiming to create more job opportunities and possibly new tax collection avenues for the government.

Abubakar was cited as saying:

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