*EDO STATE APC PRESENTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENT*
Benin City, Edo State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated its New Media Campaign Committee in Benin City, Edo State, amidst a grand event that lit up the state capital.
Party leaders and faithful gathered to listen to the party’s candidates for the 2024 gubernatorial elections, Senator Monday Okpebholo and its deputy governorship candidate, as they presented a comprehensive plan to address the economic and security challenges facing the state to face.
APC candidates have presented a solid economic recovery 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 other than 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.- Work with the private sector to create job opportunities, especially for young people.- Improve tax collection and administration to increase government revenues for public services.- Reduce corruption and red tape that hinder business and economic activity.
On security, the candidates emphasized a multilateral approach, working closely with security agencies, community leaders and neighboring states to address poverty, unemployment and organized crime. They promised to:
_Security improvements_:
– 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 supervision. – Establish community-based security initiatives that engage local stakeholders in identifying and addressing security challenges. – Improve information gathering and sharing among security agencies to prevent and respond to threats effectively. – Work with neighboring states and the federal government to coordinate a regional approach to security challenges. – Ensure 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 installed Media Committee poised to amplify the party’s message and engage the electorate.
“This comprehensive plan is a testament to our party’s dedication to the people of Edo State,” Senator Okpebholo said. “We are confident that our leadership, good governance and commitment to inclusive development will revitalize our economy and ensure public safety.
“The event marked a milestone in the APC campaign, demonstrating the party’s readiness to address the challenges facing Edo State and offer a brighter future to its citizens.
