Olawale Adebayo, Lokoja
As part of efforts to revive the ailing Nigeria economy,thePresidential Candidate of the Labour Party ,Peter Obi has pledged to move Nigeria from a consuming Nation to Producing Nation.
Obi who made this promise while addressing a large crowd of party faithful at campaign rally at the Confluence stadium, Lokoja on Tuesday.
According to him “It is a promise for I and my team are prepared to be held accountable for that we will move Nigeria from a consuming Nation to a consuming one”.
“We will make sure that production starts from local level, we will increase minimum wage since the minimum wage today can hardly sustain workers,we should be able produce enough for consumption and even export to create wealth.
In his words,”Good people of Kogi state,we are not here to buy your vote, we are here to tell you how we are going to save the country,we want to unite Nigeria, we want to bring the family back together, we want to bring back the rule of law”
“We will consult you before taking any decision on any matter that affects you because power belong to you.”
Obi also promised to ensure the the steel industry is revived to give strong backing to the economy.
“Steel industry is very important to the development of the Economy, therefore we will liaise with professional and experts who know what to do with the Ajaokuta steel company immediately we are sworn in .
The labour party presidential candidate urged the people toreject other parties at the polls even if they bring money to buy their votes.
“If they bring money , collect their money but vote against them at the polls . Tell them we want to follow those who know road.tell them that your tired of being in the wilderness” he stated.
Earlier,the convener of “Bring back our girls” campaign organisation Aisha Yesufu who was on the campaign train told the audience that “Nigeria needs Peter Obi as ,he represents fearlessness needed to address the insecurities in the country.
“We are no longer safe in our own homes,we must vote for somebody we can hold accountable to provide good governance,our lives must be made matter we must vote for someone who can make our lives matter,Peter Obi is the one”.
“Nigerian youths are tired,of knowing someone before you can gain employment,vote for inclusiveness, let’s give Nigeria a president that is competent and can deliver us”. Aisha Yesufuadded
