By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
As the Kogi State Local Government election approaches, a Frontline aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Lokoja LGA, Hon. Abdulmalik Yaba Maisaka has unveiled his ten-point agenda if elected the council chairman.
Maisaka noted that job creation for young people, Education and human capital development would be the top priorities of his government to further utilise the rich human resources the LGA is blessed with.
Other important areas captured are: Agriculture and Rural Development, Infrastructure and Industrialisation, Arts Culture and Tourism and Governance.
The unveiling of the manifesto was held on Tuesday, at Liberty International Ltd Hotel, Lokoja.
Maisaka, while addressing the crowd of party supporters said he won’t take for granted the votes of the delegates and electorates who would vote for him.
“This is not a promise made by a politician, but a promise that I made as a Lokojan to Lokoja LGA people. We are going to grow the economy and create jobs for our people. We will invest in human capital to safeguard the future of our people.
“Our mission is to provide quality education and develop our knowledge zone in order to create jobs, new markets, and attract financing for industrious Lokoja LGA entrepreneurs to start or grow their businesses.
“We will complete all strategic infrastructure projects in transport and agriculture to improve the quality of life for all and make Lokoja LGA competitive for businesses of all sizes.
“We will provide a conducive environment and sustainable welfare package for our workers, retirees and traditional institution, develop our rural communities, support our farmers and improve the productivity of our agriculture sector.
“We are going to develop our tourism industry by investing in our attractions, cultural endowments and assets.
“Among all the aspirants for the Lokoja LG election, I am the only one that has a programme that can drive innovation, create wealth and bring deserved development”, Maisaka said.
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