The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA candidate in the
November 16 governorship election in Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has
unfolded a 10-Point Strategic Plan that revolves around education, health,
environment, infrastructural development, as well as commerce and industry.
Other areas Obiano said he would give priority if elected
included agriculture, security and social welfare, housing and urban
development, tourism, sports, youth development and administration and civil
service.
He spoke in an interview with newsmen, in Lagos, weekend adding
that he was ready to take the state to a new level of development, if elected.
Obiano, who retired as a banker after over 30 years of service,
said that Governor Peter Obi’s solid foundation in the state can only be useful
if someone with a track record of excellent performance was allowed to succeed
him and expand the vision.
His words: “Governor Peter Obi has given us a new Anambra; a
great place where positive changes are taking place. Ndi Anambra cannot allow
our beloved state to take a slide into the dark days again. We have seen the
light. We cannot return to darkness. My running mate, Dr. Nkem Okeke and I are
prepared to expand the current development paradigm in the state. We have the
experience and the academic and professional pedigree to give Anambra a
purposeful leadership.”
He further said that “for Anambra State to become the first
choice investment destination and the hub for industrialization and commercial
activities,’’ he would create a socially stable and business friendly environment
that would attract both indigenes and foreigners to seek wealth creating
opportunities in the area.
Obiano further explained that at the core of his administrative
strategy for Anambra lies the “3Cs Paradigm” which loosely stands for Continue,
Complete and Commission all ongoing projects of Governor Peter Obi.
Earlier in his opening remarks, Governor Obi explained that the
choice of Chief Obiano and Dr. Okeke was made in the overall interest of the
state.
“I challenge other parties to present the credentials of their
candidates for people to see. Chief Obiano and Dr. Okeke are clearly ahead of
their rivals educationally, professionally and managerially,” he said, adding
that it would be wrong to hand over the business of the state to people who have
not managed their own personal businesses well enough.
“Anambra State deserves better than the candidates that other
parties are putting forward for this election. The minimum for Anambra should
at least be a university degree. This is because our world has changed and the
task of running a state has local and international dimensions that only a
sound education can place one on a comfortable pedestal to navigate. That is
why APGA chose a team with the right backgrounds and competence for the job,”
he declared.
According to him, a state like Anambra, with a super-abundance
of talents, skills, experience and gifted people deserves the kind of
leadership that would attract the envy of its contemporaries. “Anambra is too
blessed with human and material resources to play second fiddle to any state of
the federation.
Anambrarians are a discerning people. We are hopeful that they
will give us their votes because we have a clear idea of what to do to restore
Anambra State to its full glory,” he added.
In his own remarks, APGA Chairman, Chief Victor Umeh said the
party had an obligation to field a team that would sustain the momentum of
governance in the state and push the boundaries of development to a new height.
“Chief Willie Obiano and Dr. Nkem Okeke are outstanding
Nigerians who have excelled in their chosen careers. Their backgrounds are
verifiable and their records of service are in the public domain.
We took our time to select a team that will make other
candidates develop serious doubts about themselves. Anambra will be better with
Obiano and Okeke in charge. We hope our people will acknowledge this effort by
voting them into office.”
Vanguard
0 comments:
Post a Comment