‘I will transform Nigeria if elected as President’ – Ebonyi State Governor

Nigeria’s Presidential aspirant and the Governor of Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria, Engr. David Umahi has assured all Nigerians that he will transform the country and make it’s economy one of the best in the world if elected as President in the 2023 general election.

Governor Umahi stated this while meeting with the All Progressives Congress APC delegates at the Imo State APC Secretariat, Owerri.

The Governor said, “It is with a deep sense of responsibility and humility that I inform you of my intention to contest for the Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the All Progressives Congress APC platform come 2023.

“My burning desire to offer the nation a purposeful and participatory leadership that will build on the National Development Plan and the Manifesto of the APC administration informed this intention.

“Also, to generate innovative development footings that will engender economic prosperity, political stability, and social harmony in our country.

“I believe that with my track record of performance as Governor of Ebonyi State, my practical professional skills, and proven passion for service delivery, I shall offer leadership that will address the various challenges that undermine the great potentials of our nation.

“My scorecard and performance index are in the public domain. I have worked in the private sector and created wealth and jobs through my creative ingenuity; I belong to the young and vibrant generation with new ideas and innovations that can turn around the fortunes of this great country.

” If elected as President, we shall run a participatory government and develop policy frameworks that will enhance the physical and social environment and tackle corruption and insecurity.

“We shall address squarely the problems that deter the growth of our economy, primarily through the creation of critical infrastructure and manpower development; including power, industrialization, road & railways development, Agro and tech-based innovations, digital economy, quality and accessible education and healthcare for all strata of our people.

“Solid mineral and agricultural development, job creation, youth and women empowerment, nation-building and national unity.

“We shall raise the human capital base of our population and engage them to be productively beneficial in the development of our economy. We shall deepen the cause of Nation-Building through good governance built on fairness and justice for all,” he informed.

The Governor added that Nigerians need to bring on board a President with proven performance records, not those who make vain promises but lack the discipline, moral rectitude, and mental resources to walk the talk.

 “Nigerians need to choose based on evidence of performance, passion for service, fiscal discipline, and nationalism.

“I, therefore, present my profile and credentials to you with a sincere heart to anchor a macrocosm of the microcosm of my performance as Governor of Ebonyi State.

With a deep sense of humility, I am counting on you and the goodwill of your support to enable me to secure the Presidential nomination under our great Party, the APC, contest and win the 2023 Presidential Election,” Umahi added.

E/Suzan O.