There Will Be Full Benefits Of Resources - Ahmed Tinubu Tells Niger State
All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu yesterday said that the people of Niger State will savour more dividends of democracy if elected in next year’s election.
He promised to fight the infrastructure battle by constructing more roads and developing the state with its God-given resources.
A huge crowd of party faithful supporters converged on Trade Fair Complex, Minna, the venue of the rally to express support for Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima.
Shouts of “Asiwaju, you don win, don’t say anything” filled the air.
The rally was attended by APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, Governors Abubakar Sani Bello (Niger), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Babagana Zulum (Borno), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano) and Simon Bako Lalong (Plateau) who is also the Director-General of the campaign.
Also at the rally were former Governors Adams Oshiomhole, Abdulaziz Yari, and the party’s governorship candidate in Niger State, Muhammed Umar Bago.
An excited Tinubu, who had a prepared speech, thanked the people for their show of love.
Tinubu said Niger State and indeed, all states will reap the benefits of the available resources they have.
He pledged routine dredging of River Niger and full development of Baro Port in Niger State.
The flagbearer said Niger is blessed with resources for economic advancement.
He said: “Your State has ample resources and large potential. Not only does Niger cover the largest land mass of any State in Nigeria, but it also serves as the home to three hydroelectric power plants that symbolically light the way forward to hope renewed.
“By God’s grace, I shall be elected. If so, my administration will further empower Niger State so that you reap the full benefits of its bounteous resources. We appreciate your vital role as the state that powers the nation. The nation will show its gratefulness by investing in its future. The power state will become the More Powerful State”.
He underscored his economic plan, which include building roads for the easy movement of agricultural products and creating better opportunities for farmers.
Tinubu added: “Our economic plan will make strategic investments in industry and infrastructure, giving our talented people the chance to make a good living while producing valuable goods that will improve the quality of life for those who buy them. Federal roads such as the Minna – Bida road, Lambata – Bida road, Suleja – Minna road, Birnin Gwari – Jebba road, and Minna – Kotangora road will be improved such that they become better avenues of travel and commerce for well-being and prosperity of all of us. My Action Plan calls for a modern railway network such that you shall be able to move the things you make and produce to markets throughout Nigeria, West Africa, and beyond.
“We must continue to plant and grow the seed of food security by pressing forward with the expansion of our agricultural sector. We will return farming to its glorious past by giving it an even better future. We shall ensure that farmers realize the full value of their produce. Commodity Exchange boards will set minimum prices for strategic agricultural produce, ensure our farmers do not toil in vain but earn a decent income for their toil.”
Tinubu also promised to address the problem of irrigation, flooding, and drought.
The candidate paid a courtesy call on the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, and inaugurated two campaign offices donated by Senator Sani Musa Mohammed and Alhaji Mohammed Idris.
