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Professor Isa-Ali Pantami highlights clean record and verifiable achievements after leaving office
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Professor Isa-Ali Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, stated that public office holders should present verifiable records of their performance, emphasizing his clean record after leaving office. Speaking in Gombe during the launch of a compendium detailing 241 legacy projects and over 700 employment opportunities from his tenure, Pantami challenged political aspirants to showcase concrete achievements rather than making promises. He served as Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency from 2016 to 2019 and as minister from 2019 to 2023. Pantami noted that despite years in government, he has not been invited or indicted by any anti-corruption agency. He argued that leadership accountability should be based on documented performance, with his compendium reflecting contributions to national development in technology, education, and job creation. He also stated that his projects were distributed across the country. Pantami highlighted that many projects under his leadership addressed insecurity, unemployment, and educational gaps, including the establishment of digital centers. He maintained that Nigeria's challenges can be addressed through technology, policy, and strategic implementation, urging leaders to focus on measurable impact. Beneficiaries like Abubakar Mohammed and Abubakar Maina shared testimonies about securing employment through his initiatives. Pantami served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, overse
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