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“My Father Was Imprisoned For Refusing My Education!” – Atiku Reveals Emotional Childhood Struggle
Former Vice President and American University of Nigeria (AUN) Founder, Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed his steadfast belief that education is the most transformative tool for both individual progress and national development.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He shared this conviction during his address to the graduating class of 2025 at AUN.
Reflecting on his own life journey, Atiku recounted the challenges he faced in accessing education, revealing a deeply personal story:
“My father was imprisoned for refusing to allow me attend school,” he said.
Describing the humble beginnings of his academic journey, Atiku recalled,
“We had nothing—sat on the bare ground and wrote with our fingers. That’s where it all began for me.”
Despite those early struggles, he emphasized that his passion for education and perseverance shaped his path to success.
Atiku clarified that the founding of AUN was not solely inspired by his childhood experiences but rather sparked by his encounter with the American Peace Corps in 1961.
“The AUN story is different,” he explained. “It was the American Peace Corps that truly inspired the vision.”
In his address, Atiku also emphasized the importance of resilience, patience, and courage in life.
“I have faced many tribulations. I’ve been hunted, but I never gave up,” he said.
“Patience is not weakness; it is the strength of the wise.”
He recounted rejecting a military offer to assume a governorship without an election, choosing instead to earn his position legitimately in 1999.
“They offered me a governorship during the military era—I refused. Later, I earned it the right way and became Vice President.”
Drawing inspiration from his mentor, the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, Atiku praised his unwavering bravery.
“Even when facing a death sentence, his blood pressure remained normal. That’s true courage.”
He also shared a chilling memory of surviving an assassination attempt in Kaduna:
“I hid my wife and children in a wardrobe and confronted the attackers. They shot at me and missed. I stood up and asked, ‘Why did you fire?’ That’s courage.”
To the graduates—especially aspiring entrepreneurs—he offered grounded advice:
“Build your businesses with integrity. Remain independent. Don’t depend on government. Avoid unnecessary confrontations, but never compromise your values.”
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