The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has pledged to tackle insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment if voted into power in 2027 general elections.
Obi made the pledge in Makurdi, Benue State on Wednesday during a town hall meeting, promised to build a Nigeria to enable citizens live safely and access economic opportunities.
The former Anambra State governor identified hunger and poverty as major challenges facing the country, promising to create economic opportunities with inclusive governance.
“We are seeking office to be able to ensure that people can go to bed without being hungry. We will care for you. We are not a government for a few people.
“My administration would prioritize national security, economic empowerment, national unity and accountability. Nigerians deserved a country where their lives and livelihoods were protected.
“We are seeking office to unite Nigeria and secure the country. Nobody should be able to do what is happening across Nigeria today,” Obi said.
The NDC presidential candidate said Nigeria’s diversity should be a source of strength and development, insisting that every citizen deserved equal opportunities irrespective of background.
He urged Nigerians to support his vision of a country where citizens could move freely, conduct businesses without fear and have confidence in government.
While presenting his vision for national development, the presidential candidate promised to create an enabling environment for young Nigerians to establish businesses, access funding and become economically independent.
He stated that his administration would support graduates interested in entrepreneurship for them to establish businesses, and those willing to venture into agriculture would also be assisted.
Obi also promised to strengthen the fight against corruption and ensure that public resources were deployed to appropriate areas for the benefit of citizens rather than a privileged few.
The town hall meeting, according to Obi, provided an opportunity to engage citizens, listen to their concerns and understand their expectations of leadership.
During his visit to Benue, Obi paid a courtesy visit to the Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, at his palace in Gboko and also visited Yelewata to commiserate with families affected by the June 13, 2024 attack, during which several residents were killed.
Obi pledged to construct a borehole for Yelewata community and donate N10 million towards the education of children affected by the attack.
Veteran journalist and recipient of A.B.C Yola, Reporter of the Year Award (1997), Hassan Umar Shallpella, works with WAP as a Regional Correspondence. He was trained at Institute of Mass Communication and Technology Jos and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Training School Lagos.He was a News desk Editor and a Correspondent at the Punch newspaper and till 2019, was the Deputy Editor ofThe Scope newspaper.
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