Atiku: I’ll make South-West industrial hub as president

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, says his government will make the South-West region industrial hub of the country if elected as President in the forthcoming general election.

Atiku made the promise while addressing PDP supporters at the party’s presidential campaign rally in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Thursday.

The former Vice President said: “I am committed to making sure that industrialisation of the South-West is achieved and has the support of the Federal Government.

“There are five major commitments to the people of this country.

“We must make sure there is unity; we must make sure there is inclusion of every part of this country in our government.

“We will also make sure that security situation is under control, so that there will be peace, law and order in every part of this country.”

Atiku further solicited the votes of the people of Oyo State with a pledge that his administration would provide good governance for Nigerians.

Also speaking at the rally, the PDP National Chairman, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, said the party has a great dream for the country, adding that the party was gradually bringing the dreams to bear before APC took over power.

Ayu called on all aggrieved members of the party, including the G-5 Governors led by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to return to the party to collectively work toward its success in the 2023 general election.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, a member of the G-5 was absent at the campaign rally.

The PDP chieftains including the chairman of the Presidential Campaign Council and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel; and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; among others were present at the event.

The Star