Amidst the debilitating effects of insecurity and power failures in the country, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party Mr. Peter Obi, has outlined how he intends to tackle insecurity and the power disruptions in Nigeria if elected into office come 2023.
Obi made this disclosure while addressing a section of Nigerians at a town hall meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States. The Presidential candidate also took to Twitter to articulate his thoughts on the matter.
‘’We intend to lay special emphasis on critical infrastructure, especially power, to ensure a clear measurable increase of 200% of today’s generation, transmission and distribution, within the shortest possible time through a public-private partnership. We will tackle insecurity robustly, through an aggressive increase in personnel and equipment and inclusive training of operatives in our security agencies. We will rebuild Nigeria’s military power, promote economic growth, and enhance its technological prowess to improve Nigeria’s diplomatic influence in sub-regional, regional and global affairs via peacekeeping activities’’.
Peter Obi also said a review of the Nigerian constitution would be a part of a major restructuring process saying, “The review of the constitution will be part of the overall restructuring Nigerians desire. It will entail legislative, executive, and judicial actions.
“Ultimately the Nigerian people will decide.’’
Baring his mind over graft, Obi stated, “We will have zero tolerance for corruption; block leakages and cut the cost of governance. Our total commitment to transparency and accountability in government business is the only credible way to achieve limited to zero corruption. We will pay particular attention to tackling Nigeria’s myriad domestic challenges, in particular improving governance and promoting national cohesion in as much as an active foreign policy critically depends on a vibrant and peaceful domestic situation’’.
The Labour Party’s candidate asked Nigerians to think long-term in solving the nation’s problems just as he called for competent people not to shy away from the responsibility to take Nigeria out of its current problems.
“Thinking through 2023 and beyond, we must think seriously about a leadership that is imbued with competence, capacity, credibility, and commitment. The 4 Cs, will be required to turn Nigeria around. We will pursue aggressively modalities for raising the national internet penetration, as well as the increased contribution of ICT to overall economic growth and aid national development. Africa will remain the centerpiece of our foreign policy. We will improve Nigeria’s diplomatic sphere of influence via peacekeeping, trade, and investment initiatives,’’ he stated