Politics
By Anayo Ezugwu
AN aspirant for the upcoming governorship election in Anambra State has promised that his blueprint will transform the state into Eldorado if elected. Valentine Ozigbo, governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says he is running for the governorship seat to set an example for governance, not just in Nigeria, but in the world.
In an exclusive interview with Realnews, Ozigbo says that his approach will be to bring a total transformation to the state with no area neglected. He said developing Anambra should take a holistic approach, but the most important thing to look out for is maximizing human resource capacity.
“I will soon unveil my blueprint. It will also include policy reforms and the strengthening of institutions of governance. We will embark on massive infrastructural projects that will be catalytic to developments, such as power, technology, ports, roads, and gas. Many other areas like agriculture, trade, and industry, will not be left out.
“We will take our key cities like Awka, Nnewi, and Onitsha, to the next level. The poor will receive relief from unending struggles; the youth will have a renewed sense of empowerment and jobs; the women will have better access to healthcare and financing; the rich will get richer and help to pull others up, and businesses in Anambra will have higher chances of success than anywhere else.
“I want to make Anambra look fashionable for investors based on their success stories. The private sector will know that one of theirs is on the saddle to serve them and all,” he said.
Ozigbo regretted communal clashes going on in the state. He said it is unfortunate that disagreements between communities have escalated into violent confrontations. “I personally engaged the leaders of the concerned communities wherein I urged them to embrace dialogue and consultations as the best mechanism for lasting peace.
“I know that the body and the tail follow the head so once the community leaders adopt dialogue the members of the community will fall in line. Crises often arise from injustice or the feeling of inequity. If I am elected governor, I intend to run an inclusive government and will unify my people in Anambra. No part of the State will be left out of my policy, hence the issue of feeling unrepresented, neglected, or oppressed will arise. I will bring my people together under a shared vision for lasting peace and prosperity,” he said.
– Jul. 7, 2020 @ 8:05 GMT |
Tags: 2021: Ozigbo’s blueprint to turn Anambra into Eldorado if elected governor
