A Kogi State, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in the November 16 election, retired Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, has promised to strengthen local government administration if he emerged governor of the state.
Speaking to Journalists on behalf of the Campaign Organisation, Alamoh Samuel over the week reemphasizes Jibrin’s pledge during his consultation tour to stakeholders in the state.
According to him, Jubrin had promised to strengthen the local government by conducting a transparent council elections where people at the grassroots could feel the impact of governance.
The aspirant who pledged to operate open and direct governance with the people, as well focus of infrastructural development, including, construction of new roads and the repair of bad ones within the state.
“My ambition is to liberate the people from poverty by bringing governance to the doorstep of every resident of the state,’’ he said.
Jubrin further promised to restore the dignity of the state and its residents through solution-driven, socio-economic interventions, inculcation of clear values and understanding of fundamental rights, which he said were articulated in the party manifesto.
He assures citizens of need to work with the Federal Government for the revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Company and ensure full and prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pensioners.