2023 Elections: I will prioritize poverty reduction if elected – Aspirant

The Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says he will prioritize poverty reduction through tackling unemployment if elected.

Obi stated this at a meeting with the PDP stakeholders and delegates from Sokoto and Zamfara States at the party Secretariat in Sokoto State.

He declared that he has the capacity to fix the political and socio-economic challenges of Nigeria.

The aspirant said Nigerians needed to make informed decisions that would produce a president with the capacity to fix the socio-economic and political challenges bedevilling the country.

”’I serve as the Governor of Anambra State for eight years, I built stronger institutions in the state, promising to replicate such as president of the country when elected.

” I was the Vice Presidential candidate with Atiku Abubakar on the platform of PDP in 2019, said that he leveraged on his experience as a captain with focus, integrity, tested resource management skills and contentment to achieve the feat. 

” A society would work, only if people pursue the cause with strong determination.”

He noted Nigeria has potentials and human resources that if maximally explored would ensure a strong economy and social institutions as obtained in other developed nations.

According to him, when he was governor, his administration implemented policies that cater for workers’ salaries, pensions and gratuity payments adding that he did not leave outstanding along with contract payments.

He stressed that tackling unemployment and ensuring stronger institutions would eliminate security challenges and facilitate rapid development.

The Sokoto State PDP Secretary, Zaki Bishire, welcomed the aspirant to the state and described him as an astute economist capable of transforming the nation’s challenges in recognition of his experience.

Bishire assured delegates’ support toward party success in the future elections.

He said Obi is among the few individuals that would shape Nigeria and strengthen the nation’s potentials.

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