Tinubu in Delta, Edo promises to build on success in power sector

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised to build on the achievements of the present administration in the power sector.

Tinubu said this in continuation of his meeting with APC delegates in Edo and Delta states ahead of the party’s presidential primary election.

According to a statement by his media office, Tinubu spoke about his policy agenda for the nation.

A key area he discussed was the power sector and its importance to industrialization, a productive economy and retaining talent.

“The size of the economy is restrained by the size and capacity of our power infrastructure, for it is the ability to generate and distribute electricity that powers industrial processes and lights our households throughout the day and into the night. Sufficient power generation not only brings light into the darkness but also illuminates the path leading from poverty to prosperity, from limited growth to an unprecedented acceleration in development,” he said.

If elected president, Asiwaju promised to build on the current administration’s progress made in the sector. He highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships in plugging the gap between current power provision, and demand.

The APC leader also noted that bankable power infrastructure would contribute to encouraging Nigeria’s talented sons and daughters to return home from the diaspora.

In Delta State, the APC leaders pledged their support and that of the delegates to the presidential aspirant, describing Tinubu as a leader, politician par excellence, and the best aspirant in the presidential race.
Asiwaju thanked the delegates for their support. He noted that as he moves towards the party nomination, the general election and hopefully the governance of our beloved nation, he will continue to reach out and consult broadly.
His aim is to form an inclusive government that formulates the best policies and brings progressive good governance to the people.

The APC chairman Delta State, Elder Sobotie, said Asíwájú was no stranger to Delta APC and pledged the support of the delegates for him.
The dialogue was attended by party leaders in the state, including Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, former Labour and pro-democracy activist, Chief Frank Kokori, former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Temi Harriman and frontline politician, Chief Paulinus Akpeki.

He also paid a courtesy call on the Oba of Benin, Ewaure 11 before meeting with the party’s delegates in Benin city.

Tinubu said the royal father is an institution of one of the greatest kingdoms in Africa, with a rich and illustrious heritage.

“My courtesy call on you is a call of respect and tradition. I have come to seek your prayers and blessing for my presidential aspiration before going on to meet with APC delegates in your kingdom,” he said.

His royal majesty, the Oba prayed for Tinubu, describing him as a household name in Nigeria’s politics with an impressive track record as a private sector businessman, governor of Lagos, and a proven democrat.

In his meeting with the Edo delegates of the party, Asiwaju promised them transformational leadership. The delegates in return declared their support and endorsement for him.

Joining Asiwaju Tinubu on the trip were former governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima; TETfund Chairman, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim Imam.