The Presidential Candidate, of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, in Jigawa State on Monday, ahead of the February 25, presidential election campaign said he would unlock the potentials in the North through agriculture and quality education.
Obi made the promise in Dutse, the state capital, while addressing various stakeholders in the state, including the youths, Women, traditional rulers.
Obi, before the rally told the people that he and his Vice Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmad if elected would develop Jigawa State adding that he would turn its various arable land for production of goods for export.
Obi-Datti media in a statement on Monday said the LP Presidential candidate also reiterated his position on securing the country and turning it away from consumption to production and engaging the youths who are in their productive ages.
“Obi assured the youths of quality education and that they should be ready and willing to take back their country and take their destiny in their own hands.
“At the Palace of the Emir of Dutse, His Royal Highness, Dr Muhammad Nuhu Sanusi, Obi explained he came with his Vice to honour him and seek his blessing in their quest to seek the peoples mandate to build a new Nigeria where justice and equity prevail.
“He told the Emir that He and Datti are in the race believing that they have what it takes to build a new Nigeria away from the worsening situation where poverty is increasing every day.
“Obi said that this country has no business having over 133 million Nigerians living in multi dimensional poverty with the abundant human and natural resources in the country.” The statement reads.
The statement added that the LP flag bearer also talked about developing Jigawa State and opening its borders and preparing the State for export.
“He repeated his earlier message since his campaign that this election should be driven by the people’s desire to enthrone the most competent person with capacity and antecedent. Persons they can trust with verifiable records.” The statement said.
