APC gov candidate promises agro-free trade zone

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, has said his government will facilitate the establishment of an agricultural free trade zone in Okun land if elected come November 11, 2023.

This, he said, would enhance agro-based processing for export and enhance the rapid development of social infrastructure in the area.

Ododo was speaking at the zonal campaign rally of the APC in Kabba, headquarters of Kogi West Senatorial District on Saturday.

“We will initiate a massive public works programme to rehabilitate all major roads in Okun land by engaging at least 500 young people from the zone in our first 100 days in office,” he said.

The APC governorship candidate assured the people of Kogi West that his administration would build on the existing legacy projects of the present administration in the area such as the Kogi State University, Kabba, Isanlu General Hospital, GYB Model Secondary School, Okebuku, Rice Mill, Ejiba and the revitalisation of Omi Dam water project, among others.

While acknowledging the need to do more to improve the lives of the people of the state, Ododo reaffirmed his commitment to transform the state by promoting an all-inclusive government that will accord equal opportunities to men, women and youth, irrespective of their tribe, religion or political affiliations.

He commended the people of Kogi West for supporting his candidature and urged them to reject those he described as enemies of the state’s agenda for security and prosperity, stressing that only the APC has what it takes to build on the success of the present administration in the state.

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