A gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, has mentioned that he was higher geared up to maximise the assets of the state for optimum development.
He famous that following his wealth of expertise, having traversed a number of federal ministries, departments and businesses, working with growth companions, native and worldwide our bodies, in addition to in diplomatic circles, no different aspirant might match his pedigree to control the state .
Umakhihe, who’s the fast previous everlasting secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Meals Safety, hails from Edo North senatorial district.
Talking to APC management and social gathering supporters in Afuze, the executive headquarters of Owan East Native Authorities Space, whereas declaring his intention to contest the Edo governorship election, Umakhihe that mentioned he joined the governorship race to yield to the patriotic name by one and all on the necessity for him to serve his individuals in addition to ship good governance within the state.
Whereas expressing optimism that with the assist of the individuals, victory was certain, Umakhihe mentioned, “My objective for asking to be voted as governor is to make sure that each single particular person prepared to work ought to be capable of get a job or the coaching that results in a job, and earn a residing wage that may pay the payments, and supply high quality life.”
The aspirant opined that along with his expertise and achievements whereas on the helm of the ministry, his precedence can be to revolutionise the agriculture sector to spice up the Gross Home Product (GDP) of the state.
“I’ve traversed a number of Federal Ministries, Departments and Businesses, working with growth companions, native and worldwide our bodies, in addition to in diplomatic circles the place I ensured efficient coordination and supply.
“I’m geared up to maximise the assets of Edo State for optimum development. It’s due to these details and your commendations, that I’ve executed effectively and displayed a lot competence in my former assignments as a federal civil servant, I’ve accepted the decision on me to return and serve you within the capability of a Governor.
“I’ve had in depth expertise working with the personal sector in delivering tasks of Public Non-public Partnership. I hereby yield to all of the patriotic calls, as a result of the voice of males they are saying is the voice of God.” Umakhihe mentioned.
Umakhihe, who solicited the assist of Edo APC to clinch the social gathering’s governorship ticket mentioned, “The previous 35 years of my stewardship as public servant has uncovered me to the little issues that issues to a number of individuals – young and old. I’ve additionally found that, their voices, particularly these with out voice or alternative are left to cope with the challenges.
“Throughout this era additionally, I’ve executed a lot to offer aid to the despair and cushion a few of their pains, inside and out of doors my fast communities via my foundations and in line of my official engagements,” he mentioned.
He hailed the senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole for being the strongman of the Edo politics, notably the APC regardless of the social gathering being the opposition within the state from 2020.