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Getting to Know Abudul Malik Chukwudi | Yeg Mayoral Candidate

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Abdul Malik Chukwudi considers himself an independent politician and an outsider in many ways. He trained as a civil engineer and worked for the City of Edmonton before announcing his candidacy. He knows about the construction, infrastructure and all the detailed information about how the city of Edmonton runs. LCCMedia has interacted with him severally: here and here and we understand that he is passionate about the the lack of investment in tourism and enterprise. His priorities include promoting business and development, diversifying the economy, decreasing homelessness, improving infrastructure and transportation and to reduce debts and taxes.

LCCMedia is grateful to Mr Chukwudi for taking the time to answer these questions.

Tell us a little about yourself

I was born under the zodiac sign – Gemini ♊. I have a twin brother.

I am kind,caring,empathic, a lover ,a natural born leader. I am a people person. I have traveled to many countries of the world – I speak more than 5 languages. I love animals, children, if I could I will HEAL the PLANET, I will take away HATE, RACISM,INJUSTICE,INEQUALITY AND GREED.

I’m a gentle giant, a big kid at heart. 

I’m a daydreamer, but I live in reality. I’m focused, devoted, loyal,a true soldier, a protector,a provider,a partner,an artist. I’m funny, I live in the moment, I don’t take myself too seriously. 

Sometimes,I wish I can fly. I wish I can stop all wars,I wish I can heal the WORLD 🌎 😔

I like to read. I’m a fierce competitor,though I play fair. I’m not a gambler,I take calculated risks. 

My childhood was beautiful, I love my parents, I love my kids and I love my family. 👪 

I love the 2 cats 🐈, they think  I taste like a cat treats 🤣

I like fine things: cars, clothes, shoes, you know the Gucci stuff but I’m not vain,I’m a Gypsy at heart – free spirit. 

 

What are your top 4 priorities ?

  1. Control spending 
  2. Jobs (also provide training, certifications,create opportunities for poor folks to succeed and not depend on govt handouts anymore)
  3. Support for small and medium size businesses 
  4. End homelessness

There are 3 different categories of Homelessness:  

  1. Poverty,caused by poor Education,lack of skilled training, subsidies by bureaucrats and civil servant to fail and stay disadvantaged. 
  2. Mental Health issues,PTSD(Untreated can lead to alot of bad stuff,including being Homeless,substance abuse,child abuse, growing up in a dysfunctional home or environment, sexual abuse and exploitation.
  3. Severe mental health,left untreated leads to Chronic homelessness.

* Provide REAL help and support to Mental Health issues

*Open the safe injection site,End opioid deaths and overdose.

  1. Design downtown and the River Valley for locals to enjoy,to attract investors within Canada ,Venture capitalist and Angel investors 
  2. Education is very important,for it is the passport of the Future ,for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for today.

What are the strengths do you bring to the table?

I believe common sense make good government .

I am a goal getter 

I am a natural born leader.

I am open minded and I’m a good listener. 

I dont micro manage people 

I am a teacher and a team player .

I am a competitor.

I like to get it done and I don’t procrastinate. 

I am a veteran. 

I was the country manager of the third largest oil and gas drilling company in the world for seven years in the middle East. I made investors, the company and the workers rich. I expanded the company portfolio, grew the business, provided training for young drilling engineers.

I am compassionate 

I am a mediator .

I don’t shy away from problems.

Naturally, I think outside the box.

I like to pray, I believe in God.

I believe children and women should be protected by all means necessary. 

I believe we should protect people with disabilities and provide much needed help for them to succeed,because disability does not define talent.

I understand basic economics and how govt policies affects market outcomes. 

I understand supply and demand .

I understand tax, inflation and interest rates. 

I build things like: roads, streets, sidewalks, houses and I love architectural design.

I understand the importance of branding as a strategy, marketing, advertisements above all tourism and hospitality industry.

 

How important is climate change?

 

Climate change is real,although the left and the right chose to politicize it and it shouldn’t be,just like anything once you politicize it ,consensus on that very issue goes out the window. 

The oil and Gas sector has long suffered a negative reputation- traditional extraction and production methods have contributed heavily to Canada’s footprint through the emission of methane gas and other air pollutants. 

I will say this : As for E and P – Exploration and Production companies and CleanTech startup are working with oil and Gas industry to fix these issues.

 

There are 4 ways to make Oil and Gas industry Greener.

 

  1. Decrease fresh water usage – use Air drilling Techniques or Underbalanced drilling using Nitrogen 

 

2.Increaase transparency through data

 

3.Optimizing recycling Programs 

 

4.Streamlining and Improving Processes 

 

I will close by saying this , CleanTech is NOT simply meant to make the Oil and Gas industry Greener,it is also meant to make the industry better.

Share a Quote or a Poem that means something to you 

 

The minute you hear FREEDOM OR DEMOCRACY  – watch out,because in a Truly free Nation ,No one has to tell you that you’re FREE… Jacques Fresco

 

Democracy is when the people keep the government in check… Aung San Suu Kyi

 

Poem

Safe from Judgement- prejudice and Fear 

 

Speaking your mind with Opinions clear 

 

Freedom to sing and dance and play 

 

To live your dreams and love your way 

 

Let no one condemn or steal your soul 

 

Be accepting of others with Kindness for ALL

What books inform your knowledge 

 

  • I’m a student of Marcus Aurelius
  • I like Thomas Sowell’s book such as :
  • Black Rednecks and White Liberals
  • Economic Facts and Fallacie
  • Race and Culture
  • Civil Rights : Rhetoric or Reality
  • “Trickle Down” Theory and Tax Cut For The RICH
    Milton Friedman’s books such as :
  • Capitalism and Freedom
  • Tyranny of the Status Quo

Tom Clancy, James Hardley Chase, Agatha Christie and Jekyll and Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.

 

 

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