*EDO STATE APC UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS*
*EDO STATE APC UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS*
Benin City, Edo State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) inaugurated its New Media Campaign Committee in Benin City, Edo State, amidst a grand event that illuminated the state capital.
Party chieftains and faithful gathered to listen to the party’s candidates for the 2024 governorship election, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his deputy governorship candidate, as they presented a comprehensive plan to address the economic and security challenges facing the state.
The APC candidates unveiled a robust economic revitalization strategy, focusing on:
_Economic Revitalization_:
– Invest in infrastructure development, such as roads, power grids, and water systems, to improve the business environment and attract new investment.- Diversify the economy by supporting the growth of sectors beyond just oil and gas, such as agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and technology.- Implement policies to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including access to credit, business training, and simplified regulations.- Partner with the private sector to create job opportunities, especially for the youth.- Improve tax collection and administration to increase government revenue for public services.- Reduce corruption and bureaucratic red tape that hinder business and economic activities.
On security, the candidates emphasized a multi-stakeholder approach, working closely with security agencies, community leaders, and neighboring states to address poverty, unemployment, and organized crime. They promised to:
_Security Enhancements_:
– Work closely with security agencies to address the root causes of insecurity, such as poverty, unemployment, and organized crime.- Strengthen the capacity and accountability of the police force through better training, equipment, and oversight.- Establish community-based security initiatives that involve local stakeholders in identifying and addressing security challenges.- Improve intelligence gathering and sharing among security agencies to prevent and respond to threats effectively.- Collaborate with neighboring states and the federal government to coordinate a regional approach to security challenges.- Ensure the fair and equitable distribution of security resources and personnel across the state.
The event highlighted the APC’s commitment to inclusive development and public safety, with the newly inaugurated Media Committee poised to amplify the party’s message and engage with the electorate.
“This comprehensive plan is a testament to our party’s dedication to the people of Edo State,” said Senator Okpebholo. “We are confident that our leadership, good governance, and commitment to inclusive development will revitalize our economy and ensure public safety.
“The event was a significant milestone in the APC’s campaign, demonstrating the party’s readiness to tackle the challenges facing Edo State and deliver a brighter future for its citizens.
