Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to make governance measurable, accountable and centred on the welfare and productivity of Nigerians if elected President.
Obi made the commitment in his Independence Day address on Thursday, in which he said his administration would prioritise insecurity, education, healthcare and productive enterprise.
He said Nigerians would begin to see the impact of what he described as “purposeful and effective leadership” within the first year of his administration.
“My message today is not one of despair. It is a message of hope, determination and responsibility. I dare to proclaim with full assurance that a new Nigeria is possible,” Obi said. “As President of Nigeria, I will make governance measurable, accountable and centred on the welfare and productivity of our people. Within the first year, Nigerians will begin to see the tangible impact of purposeful and effective leadership.”
The former Anambra State governor said insecurity would be confronted decisively to enable farmers to return to their farms, children to return to school and businesses to operate freely.
“We will confront insecurity decisively so that our farmers can return to their farms, our children can return to school, businesses can operate freely, and families can live without fear,” he said.
“No Nigerian should be forced to live in an IDP camp because his or her government has failed to provide security. My administration will work to ensure that Nigerians displaced by insecurity can begin to return safely and with dignity to their communities.”
