Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has promised to provide free healthcare and make education more accessible to Nigerians if elected president.
Atiku, who is positioning himself for another presidential bid, said his proposed policies would reduce the financial burden on Nigerian families.
On education, the former vice president has previously advocated free education for Nigerian children.
He has also continued to promote policies he says would place ordinary Nigerians at the centre of government decisions.
His economic proposals, including his position on fuel subsidy and the rising cost of living, have generated public debate.
Atiku’s latest promises, if implemented, would significantly expand government-funded social services.
The policies could reduce the financial pressure on families struggling with medical bills and school expenses.
However, the specific claim that “hospitals will be free of charge” could not be independently confirmed from a primary source.
The statement is therefore best attributed to Atiku rather than presented as an established government policy.
His promises are expected to feature prominently in the political debate as Nigerians assess the various programmes being presented ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
