Frank Nweke exhorted Ndi Enugu to see the forthcoming election beyond the prism of politics but “a fight to reclaim who we are as Igbos” because those “things that make us Igbos are either lost or daily challenged by leaders who have undermined our capacity, insulted our identity and spat on our dignity.”
By Emma Ogbuehi
Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Enugu State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. Frank Nweke Jr., has unveiled his manifesto to the people of State.
The former Minister of Information under the Olusegun Obasanjo presidency who is seeking the mandate of Ndi Enugu to occupy the Lion Building – Government House Enugu – come 2023 anchored his manifesto on what he termed ‘Seven Key Thrusts for Reigniting the Coal City’.
At the unveiling which took place at Kobb event centre, Enugu, Mr. Nweke said his administration will focus on Leadership, Governance, Security and Human Capital Development.
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The former Director-General of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group said he will also seek the Economic Transformation of the state, Environmental Sustainability and infrastructure as well as Technology and Innovation.
He assured that he will harness the young population in Enugu State and provide the enabling environment for them to thrive.
He further said that the location of the state places it on a vantage position as both a regional and national trade route, thus creating an opportunity for it to be a trade and business hub at local and international levels.
While pledging that he will run an honest and transparent administration if elected governor, Nweke said he will keep the campaign simple and speak to issues affecting the state.
He exhorted Ndi Enugu to see the forthcoming election beyond the prism of politics but “a fight to reclaim who we are as Igbos” because those “things that make us Igbos are either lost or daily challenged by leaders who have undermined our capacity, insulted our identity and spat on our dignity.”
Nweke further charged Ndi Enugu to join him “to stand on the side of those who understand what it means to be our brother’s and sister’s keeper. Onye aghana Nwanne Ya. APGA!”