By Thompson Yamput
The Kogi Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Usman Ododo, has promised to facilitate the establishment of an Agricultural Free Trade Zone to enhance agro-based processing for export in the State if elected.
Ododo, who made the promise at the APC Zonal campaign rally in Kabba on Saturday, said that the free trade zone would enhance rapid development of social infrastructure in the state.
the guber candidate told the people of Okun land that the Nov 11 Governorship election in the state is a serious matter that should be taken serious for sure victory.
He also promised to initiate a massive public works programme to rehabilitate all major roads in Okun land by engaging at least 500 young people from the zone in his first 100 days in office as the Governor of Kogi State.
The APC candidate assured the people of Kogi West that his administration would build on the existing legacy projects of the present administration in the area such as the Kogi State University Kabba, the Isanlu General Hospital, the GYB Model Secondary School in Okebuku, the Rice Mill in Ejiba and the revitalisation of Omi Dam water project among others.
He acknowledged the need for him to do more to improve the lives of the people of the state, when elected as governor.
Ododo reaffirmed his commitment to transform the state by promoting an all-inclusive government that would accord equal opportunities to men, women and the youth irrespective of their tribe, religion or political affiliations.
He, however, commended the people of Kogi West for supporting his candidature and urged them to reject those he described as enemies of the Kogi Agenda for security and prosperity.
“I want you to know today that only the APC has what it takes to build on the success of the present administration in the state, ” Ododo stated. (ephemeralnews)
