Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, on Wednesday, reeled out his plans for Delta State as he continues his stride to land the governorship seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Omo-Agege, in his manifesto released on Wednesday detailed how he will rebuild the state if elected governor in 2023.
The Deputy President of the Senate in a manifesto titled “The EDGE to Build a New Delta (BAND) said his plan for the state spreads across employment and empowerment, good governance, development and enduring peace and security.
He noted that his time as a Commissioner, Secretary to the Delta State Government, and a two-term senator, has afforded him an extensive view of the issues that pertain to governance.
He added that with his vast experience in governance, he remains motivated to build a Delta State where the people’s future is brighter than their past.
The Federal lawmaker also said if elected into office in 2023, he would also initiate a youth development program that connects them to creative endeavours and generate energies for honourable work.
The deputy senate president said, “EDGE encapsulates Employment and Empowerment, Good Governance, Development and Enduring Peace and Security. It is a product of profound thought based on my practical experience both in the Executive and Legislative arms of government. Having served as Secretary to the Delta State government, as a Senator, and now as Deputy Senate President, I am privileged to have a panoramic view of the issues of governance.
“It is these experiences I am bringing to bear on my plans for Delta state. Yes, governance is tough, but it is not all rocket science. So we are going to engage with vigour on all fronts, and build a brand new Delta.
“I will address our scary unemployment rate by prioritizing public investment in agriculture and tech-driven entrepreneurship. My plan as stated in our manifesto will change the business ecosystem of the state and create an investment-friendly charter that makes access to funds and infrastructure a natural way of life.
“Human capital development, agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, housing and other labour-intensive interventions are at the core of our agenda. We shall establish a Delta State Employment, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Programme (DEEP), and facilitate the establishment of cluster industries in each of the 25 LGAs of our state.
“We will deliberately create an enabling environment for industries and manufacturing. Establish technology hubs, set up small business loan guarantee schemes, promote skills acquisition and set up a Career Development Centre for Deltans.
“As part of our plans to promote ease of doing business, we’ll undertake institutional and process reviews, remove red tape and bureaucratic bottlenecks, improve infrastructure, and re-engineer our peace and security strategies while establishing a one-stop repository of business knowledge and information,” he said.
