Izuchukwu Okosi
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential aspirant, Peter Obi has assured that he will require only four years to reposition the country if elected president of Nigeria in 2023.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn an interactive session with stakeholders from Anambra Central in Awka, the former Anambra state Governor Obi stressed that Nigeria needs him to ensure food security and move from a nation that consumes to a productive one.
“Nigeria must create jobs; it must give people the opportunity to earn their livelihood; and it is not a rocket science, ” Obi told the audience.
“I have travelled to over 30 countries and I still say it that all I need is four years to position Nigeria to the path of progress”, Obi said.
“I would fix insecurity, bad economy, poor electric power supply and ensure food security in the country within the shortest possible time as president.
“Who says we can’t enjoy steady power supply in this country? Egypt, between 2016 and today, has doubled its power generation and distribution from 28,000 megawatts to 58,000 megawatts. Vietnam has doubled its own from 38 to 76.
“Let us give people conditions; if I am Mr President and if we do not have 20,000 megawatts in three years, I’ll go home”.
The Anambra Central Senatorial District stakeholders’ town hall meeting was organized by the Senator representing the zone, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife.
Chairman of the occasion, Senator. Ben Obi, expressed his pleasure with the leadership qualities of Obi and Ekwunife, adding that the two have made positive impacts in the lives of the people of the state and the nation.
Ekwunife, in her speech said: “Beyond the discharge of my official duties as your senator, I have continued to intervene in the welfare of constituents through the Senator Uche Ekwunife Foundation.
“I recognize the fact that while we move motions, sponsor bills and attract projects; a lot of our constituents are passing through difficult times. Many are unable to fund their medical treatment, pay their children’s school fees and so on.
“We are grateful that through our little effort, hundreds of constituents have received assistance. We have, through the foundation, paid medical bills and performed other charitable services. We do this in our bid to provide succour to the less privileged ones among us.
“What we have achieved in the last two and half years is a litmus test of what we can achieve if you once again grant me your mandate. I urge you to join me in this journey of building the senatorial district of our dream.
“With your support, I will continue to raise the bar and offer a representation that is vocal, effective, unmatched and people-oriented”
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
