Via his Twitter account, Atiku tweeted : “Today, I am excited to open the first of many Chicken Cottages. Through these, we will get Nigerians working, as well as empower local farmers from whom we will source our supplies.”
The fast-food restaurant was opened after the politician got the Nigerian franchise of the United Kingdom restaurant chain, Chicken Cottage. Its arrival in Nigeria signals its first outlet in sub-Saharan Africa.
The restaurant was opened at Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja. He was accompanied by Ben Bruce, a media businessman and serving senator from Bayelsa State.
![Atiku opens fast-food restaurant; to patronise local farmers [Photo: Atiku's twitter page]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2017/12/Chicken-cottage-1.jpg?resize=324%2C182&ssl=1 "Chicken cottage 1")
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The opening of a fast-food restaurant marks the latest investment decision by Mr. Abubakar, who is expected to run on his pro-business credentials. He has existing investments in education, agriculture, media, transportation and logistics.
PT