Congress of all progressives Presidential candidate Bola Tinubu has vowed to prioritize employment opportunities for the vast majority of Nigerians who are willing and ready to work, especially the people of Akwa-Ibom State.
Speaking at the Nest of Champion Stadium, Uyo to a large crowd, Mr. Tinubu thanked the people of the state, especially the APC members who voted for him to emerge as the party’s candidate in the 25th of November presidential election. February 2023, saying that the power to become The President resides with the people.
“The power to be president resides in you. Akwa-Ibom, you have received me wholeheartedly. God will give you blessing. When I said Emi lo kan, God answered that prayer through you. I got the ticket. Let me thank you all for that ticket. I am thankful,” he said.
APC presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the campaign team in Akwa Ibom
However, the APC presidential candidate told the people of the state and his supporters that they would not get full credit until everyone voted and secured general election victory for all APC candidates in the National Assembly, governorship, the State Assembly and the presidential elections.
“No one gets credit for an incomplete assignment because the assignment isn’t complete until you vote. So, go and get your PVC. This is the revolution to change poverty into prosperity. Unemployment to employment”.
In his prepared speech, which he did not read in its entirety, Tinubu noted that the government’s main purpose is to use the resources at its disposal for the benefit of the people in direct reference to Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, whose only vaunted credential is who saved money while he was Governor of Anambra State. He added that Obi watched his people suffer, while he continued to boast about saving money for the state, which has become his biggest campaign achievement.
He urged Nigerians to outright reject Mr Obi who saved money for the state, while refusing to save the people of Anambra state as state governor.
Also speaking of the People’s Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, the APC standard-bearer said that Atiku’s only aim in wanting to be president is to be able to sell the nation’s assets to his friends.
He said: “My opponents will say that my vision for Nigeria is too big and too far to achieve. I tell them that their vision is too small and selfish. I want to lead them to a better future where the government works even harder on their behalf to improve their daily lives.
“My opponents want to take you back in time to a point where you, the citizens, work and toil so that you can get rich day by day while you get nothing. I want to lead you down the path of progressive governance that leads to a more prosperous economy, as well as lasting security and peace for all.
“This election will decide whether you believe that you and the rest of the nation are entitled to the good things that only a progressive, compassionate and accountable government can provide or whether you want to give up your future to someone like the PDP’s Mr. Privatize or Peter the Stingy. .
“A man wants to sell off all of Nigeria’s public assets and its future, so that only he and his tight-knit club of conspirators can enjoy the meat of the land. While Mr. Stingy wants to do for the nation what he did to Anambra. He let people suffer while he kept and hid his own money and basic necessities from him. He refused to save people in order to save money.
“I tell you that everything the government has is not to hide it from you, but to use it wisely for your benefit. This is the highest purpose of government. Only this will usher in a better tomorrow. Anything less will chain us to failure.”
APC presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the campaign team in Akwa Ibom
Speaking about his plans for Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Tinubu promised that although it is an oil-rich state, he would help bring more resources to the state through diversification into agriculture and taking advantage of the tourism opportunities available in the state.
“This land is rich and fertile. The agricultural policies we have designed and the investments we have planned will ensure greater productivity and food supplies, as well as open the door for greater exports to markets around the world. We will provide the infrastructure to help rural communities, establish commodity boards to ensure our farmers a minimum price for strategic crops. This will guarantee the well-deserved income of the farmers for the hard and valuable work they do for the nation.
“In addition, we will invest in agricultural infrastructure, such as grain reserves, produce storage facilities at local markets, better roads and farm-to-market access.
“My administration’s program to build farm centers will increase arable land and encourage cooperative relationships between small and large farms that will boost production and promote ag-related businesses.
“We will also help bring industry and tourism to Akwa Ibom. This is a beautiful and cozy place with friendly and energetic people. Our industrial plan will encourage companies to locate here and manufacture products for Nigeria and foreign markets. This will produce jobs and provide foreign currency to help power our nation. Tourists will come and never want to leave this promised land. This means more jobs, better income and skills for you,” she added.
He also vowed to help protect its oil reserves from vandals so the state can get what it truly deserves from the large oil deposits it has, while also making sure oil companies care for and give back to their host communities. to ensure development.
“This land is blessed to be an oil-producing state. Akwa Ibom is truly the Promised Land! As we diversify the economy, oil and gas will continue to be vital to our nation. My administration has plans for future management of these resources that will lead to greater prosperity.
“We will ensure self-sufficiency to meet the demand for petroleum products and we will fight those who will seek to impose an artificial scarcity. President Buhari has fought against these forces. I will continue the fight.
“We will rob the oil vandals of their ability to rob us. Our security plans call for the use of the best air and ground technology to deter theft and vandalism that deprive this region of its due income and also create environmental and medical risks for our people.
APC presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the campaign team in Akwa Ibom
“Their communities should benefit most from housing the oil companies and providing the nation for so long with the revenue vital to the operations of our government,” he also said.
Speaking at the rally, APC Akwa-Ibom gubernatorial candidate Akanimo Udofia dismissed those who use religion to campaign. He revealed that Mr. Tinubu built a Monastery for the Catholic Church in Epe, Lagos State and is a president who will serve Nigerians well regardless of his religion and ethnicity.
Former Akwa-Ibom State Governor Godswill Akpabio urged the people of the state to vote for Mr Tinubu and all APC candidates.
The Uyo demonstration was attended by senior government officials, party leaders and members of the presidential campaign council.
They included Senate President Ahmed Lawan, House Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, Plateau State Governor and Campaign Council Director Simon Lalong, Cross Rivers State Governor Ben Ayade, APC (South) National Vice President Emma Enekwu Former Niger Delta Minister and former State Governor Godswill Akpabio Current Niger Delta Minister Umana Okon Umana Former Petroleum Minister Don Etiebet Former EFCC President Nuhu Ribadu , national leader of APC, Beta Edu, among many others
Tinubu Press Office
Tunde Rahman
January 30, 2023