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Jane Otu, South-South
DAILY COURIER – The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 21 gubernatorial election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, Esq., have unveiled their manifesto.
Tagged: “Pathway to Prosperity For All”, the manifesto released in Benin City on Wednesday, by the Asue/Ogie Campaign Management Council, comprises a pathway to security, women and youth development, education, agriculture, food security, and rural and community development.
Other key issues highlighted in the document include; care for the elderly, respect for traditional and religious institutions; industrialisation, care for the children and vulnerable in society, and harnessing the importance of the diaspora for better working relationships that would foster development in all parts of the state.
It expressed hope that with the creation of platforms for active participation in the state’s development, and recognising valuable skills, perspectives, and investments, it is poised to engender an environment of collaboration and mutual respect that would take the state to higher heights.
To the youths, the manifesto said: “You are the leaders of today, not the future. We will actively support and invest in your potential.
“We commit to enhancing educational opportunities, paying a bursary to qualifying students, expanding job training programs and fostering an environment where your innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit can thrive.
“We will champion your rights, respect your voices, and ensure your equal participation in all aspects of society. We commit to creating policies that safeguard your health, advance your education, and promote your economic well-being.”
It also promised to respect and uphold the crucial role of the religious, traditional institutions, the elderly, and other crucial stakeholders in nurturing the spiritual and moral well-being of the state by constantly engaging them in meaningful dialogue and partnerships that will foster peace, tolerance, and mutual understanding among faiths.
The document further promised, “to provide a supportive role by creating an environment with access to healthcare, social services (including free public transportation), especially for the elderly and other community programs tailored to their needs.”
The Ai/O2, a coinage from Asue Ighodalo and Osarodion Ogie, a campaign organisation, further declared their willingness to cultivate an environment that would support growth and sustainability, develop policies that would enhance economic stability, provide incentives and streamline regulatory processes to make Edo State the easiest state to do business in.
Above all, it said it is committed to working hard to improve rural infrastructure, such as roads, healthcare and social services, to enhance the quality of life and ensure equal access to essential services for all.
“We will continue to uphold and protect your essential role in fostering an informed and engaged public. We commit to ensuring transparency and access to information, enabling you to report freely and accurately on matters of public interest”, the manifesto assured the media.
