… promises to tackle insecurity, poverty, unemployment
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has promised Nigerian students prompt entrepreneurship.
This is as he vowed to tackle insecurity, poverty, unemployment and corruption if elected president in 2027.
Obi made the promise on Tuesday during a town hall meeting in Makurdi, where he outlined his vision for a united, secure and prosperous Nigeria.
He said his administration would prioritise security, national unity, the fight against corruption, poverty reduction and investment in healthcare, education and productive activities.
According to him, the country must urgently address insecurity to enable citizens to move freely, pursue their livelihoods and live without fear.
“We are seeking office to unite Nigeria and secure the country. Nobody should be able to do what is happening across Nigeria today,” he said.
Obi stressed that his government would take decisive action against insecurity and ensure that citizens were protected wherever they lived.
He also promised to tackle poverty by creating economic opportunities and ensuring that Nigerians could meet their basic needs.
“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,” he said.
The former Anambra governor said his administration would create opportunities for young people to establish businesses and secure employment after graduation.
He described youth unemployment as unacceptable, promising to provide access to funding and other support for young entrepreneurs.
“Students, we want to build a society for you, and we will ensure that when you finish school, you will be able to start your own business and earn a living,” he said.
Obi said young people interested in agriculture would also receive support to return to farming without fear of insecurity.
He said his administration would make resources available to support productive activities and empower citizens to become economically independent.
The NDC candidate further pledged to strengthen national unity, insisting that Nigeria’s diversity should be harnessed for development rather than allowed to fuel divisions.
He said his government would intensify the fight against corruption and ensure that public resources were used for the benefit of citizens.
On healthcare, Obi promised increased investment in the sector to improve access to quality and affordable services.
He also pledged to invest in production to strengthen the economy, create jobs and reduce poverty.
Obi said his vision was to build a country where citizens would be proud of their government and could move around freely without fear.
He urged Nigerians to support efforts to build a country where opportunities were available to all, irrespective of their backgrounds.
The former governor said the town hall meeting provided an opportunity to listen to citizens and respond to their expectations of government.
He reiterated that national security, unity, accountability and economic development would remain central to his administration’s agenda.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that during his visit to the state, Obi also visited the Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, at his palace in Gboko and Yelewata to commiserate with families who lost loved ones in the June 13, 2024 attack.
