- AUTHOR: ANIEBONAM GEORGE C.
- CATEGORY: POLITICS
- TAGS: POLITICS | ANAMBRA
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Awka - The APC gubernatorial hopeful, Hon. Sir. Azuka Okwuosa yesterday held an interactive media parley with some selected media practitioners at Christian Elders Consultative Forum for Good Governance in Nigeria at Awka, the state capital city. The APC gubernatorial hopeful, Hon. Sir Azuka Okwuosa at the media parley declared his stance and interest towards good governance in Anambra state in particular and Nigeria in general. The synopsis of the media interactive session with Hon. Sir Azuka Okwuosa bothered on the priority areas which includes; good governance, agriculture, youths engagement in governance, job creation, massive economic growth and development. Answering question that bothered on governance in Anambra state, the governorship hopeful, Hon. Okwuosa clearly stated that his political interest is anchored on good governance promotion, infrastructural development, economic growth and social development, accountability and transparency. Hon. Azuka Okwuosa, who is a communication expert with vast experience in oil and gas, industry and commerce, noted that his credibility, exposure, experience and past records have prepared him for the task of taking Anambra state to a greater height. Highlighting his past records and performances, Hon. Okwuosa stated that he received his first baptism of fire as a leader in the local government system where he served as chairman. "I have served in the capacity of a local government executive chairman in the old Nnewi North local government area and that was where I received my first baptism of fire. "I have also served as commissioner for works and transport respectively and Chairman of state Tenders Board. I was also part of 3man committee that created the blueprint for Anambra state governance in 1999 and set up the budget financials too, also the chairman of sub-committee for housing and work", " I am also a member of south east development initiative and served in the capacity of secretary-general of the committee. You can see that am a development expert, I have what it takes to achieve development". On youth empowerment scheme and engagement, Hon. Okwuosa stated youths are the leaders of tomorrow and his priority would be to engage them meaningfully; in terms of job creation and industrialization of the state, by making sure that there will be constant electricity for both existing and new industries to thrive. "There is no limit to what the youths can achieve if given the opportunity, take a critical look at the science park located at University of Nigeria Nsukka, you would notice the scientific discovery carried out by students, they are youths, should the government adopts and integrates what they are doing there as a development plan, South East will be become Taiwan of Africa". On agricultural sector, Hon. Okwuosa promised to create an enabling environment that will make provision for agricultural grant that will make the sector to thrive exceedingly. America's agricultural sector, he said, is seen as the best in the world, because, whenever the farmers produces in excess in America, the government buys them up and stock up for future purposes, in that way, it boost the farmers morale. "So, in Anambra, we are going to invest heavily in agriculture and support our farmers through grants".
On the issue of APC membership drive and massive defection into the party, Hon. Okwuosa stated that APC is a party for all and does not discriminate irrespective of one's status or affiliation. He commended the Ebonyi State governor for taking the bold step to identify with APC because it is the only political party that accommodate and does not discriminate. In his words, " I believe in no distant time, more Governors and political leaders from south east will identify with APC". He went further to talk on the issue of 2023 south east presidency, saying that "APC has come to stay in Anambra, of which he is sure that the party's takeover in Anambra state come 2021 will serve as a litmus test for securing of south east presidency come 2023".
"Concluding the media parley, the governorship hopeful, Hon. Sir Azuka Okwuosa declared that he is the best man for the Anambra top job.
"Gentlemen of the press, what Anambra state needs currently is a credible, experienced and grassroot administrator that will take the state to a greater height and usher in massive economic growth and development, of which the caliber of the person required is my very humble self, Hon. Sir Azuka Okwuosa.
The media parley ended on a good note with the men of the fourth estate of the realm promising to give the governorship hopeful, Hon. Sir Azuka Okwuosa quality reportage, judging from his credibility and vast experience, which he was able to marshal out before them.
