Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello has publicly declared his intention to run for president of Nigeria in the 2023 general elections under the All Progressive Congress (APC).
He stated that he is running to restore hope by providing firm guarantees of security, unity and progress to all Nigerians, by focusing on proper management of Nigeria's diversity
Bello said despite the challenges facing Nigeria currently, President Buhari has given Nigeria the greatest achievements in public works, government housing and social services since the 4th republic began, adding that the Buhari administration has invested heavily in the country national security.
"It can also not be denied that under this APC government, Nigeria is pushing forward the most comprehensive proposals for restructuring since Independence. The sum of government policies, the Electoral Act and other statutes enacted and the ongoing amendment of our Constitution are fundamentally changing the way we do things," he said.
The governor noted that people should access his suitability to be president on the scorecard of his performance since he became the governor of Kogi state in January 27, 2016, stating that people would see the tangible basket of works that has been undertaken and are undertaking to improve the lives and welfare of the people.
He said under his leadership as president, Nigerians will know what it means to be free of the principles of exclusion that currently demand our existence, stating that all Nigerians deserve to belong in the country without discrimination or marginalisation and to receive our full and valuable parts in the national scheme of affairs.
While stating that he wants every Nigerian, especially the youth, to live in a country where no tribe, religion or gender is ever considered a minority, Yahaya said he will apply a lot more empathy in how Nigerian society is run.
"As president, I will make sure that each and every Nigerian becomes mentally and physically empowered with the unshakeable conviction and practical proof that they are not inferior to any other person for any reason. I believe that such conviction, fully internalised, frees people in their own minds and allows them to grow to heights of achievement previously thought impossible."
Speaking on crime, Bello said he will not tolerate any terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, other violent crimes and non-state actors who take your arms against the nation whatever their grievances, but assured to listen to all sides and address all agitations fairly, especially those which are borne out of genuine imbalances in the treatment of citizens by the system.
On economy, he promised to make at least 20 million Naira millionaires by the same year 2030, with the aim that each of them will employ or otherwise empower at least 5 other citizens, noting that in this regard the nation would learn a lot on the apprenticeship model from the South East.
He said, A Yahaya Bello Presidency will pursue a clearly defined strategy on broadening the footprint of new technology in our economy. We know how important this is to youth enterprise in today's world. In particular, we will set up a National BlockChain Taskforce (NBT) to develop a trailblazing policy for the nation in cryptos, the metaverse, NFTs and blockchain technology. This emergent field can certainly not be ignored and outrightly banned or completely outlawed. We must help our youth to keep pace with their generation in a lawful manner.
Bello stated that the slogan of his campaign is "HOPE…BRIDGING THE GAP", maintaining that all he wants to do is bring hope to Nigeria and people while bridging the gaps in the body politics.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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