A leading Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in the November 6th gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Mr Valentine Ozigbo, has pledged to ensure that Anambra State becomes economically competitive, not just in Nigeria, but in the global economy, if elected as governor of the state come November 6, 2021.
Mr Ozigbo made the declaration on Thursday, February 18, 2021 when he visited Anambra East Constituency as part of his on-going state-wide constituency tour, sponsored by Barrister Chinedu Idigo and Dr Ejike Nwene.
Addressing the party faithful and other stakeholders during the visit, Mr Ozigbo noted that Anambra, has the human and material resources to be economically vibrant and competitive if only a competent, capable, and emotionally intelligent leader is elected to steer the affairs of the state.
According to the respected business leader and philanthropist, Anambra State is not operating at its optimum potential, adding that the missing ingredient is an experienced leader who will challenge the status quo and adopt strategic, critical, and creative thinking in leading the state.
He assured that with strategic planning, effective policies, and synchronised execution, Anambra State can compete effectively on all fronts, and become the envy of all other states in the country.
Stressing his point further, Ozigbo said Anambra East, for instance, is a blessed agrarian society with the capacity to supply tons of food to the country, but regretted that the farming system there is still at the peasant level and as a result, Anambra East is operating grossly below its potential.
The astute businessman further informed that he plans to create the right ecosystem for Anambra State to be attractive and trendy for investors to come in and do business.
While addressing the gathering, one of the hosts, Barrister Idigo, who was represented by his personal Assistant, Alpha Aniemeka, revealed that he decided to throw his full weight behind Ozigbo’s aspiration because he “saw sincerity of purpose, a track record of excellence, and a man prepared and ready to challenge the status quo”.
He urged the people of the constituency to insist on competence in choosing a leader, and to do away with sentiments and reject all kind of inducements to sell their conscience.
Ozigbo, who is the founder of the Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation, also distributed bags of rice and other souvenirs to the audience.
On his team during the visit were senior members of his campaign organisation, including Ejike Oguebego, a former state Chairman of the PDP; Ikechukwu Akaeze, a former Chairman of the PDP in Dunukofia Local Government Area; Barrister Martin Okechukwu Ngoesina, the coordinator of the VCO Organization in Oyi Local Government Area; Honourable Peter Umeonwuka; Innocent Ugwo, the leader of the Val Ozigbo Youth Movement; and Mrs Oby Mezi, the woman leader of VCO Youth Movement.
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