Presidency

Tinubu to Nigerians: My govt’ll give more attention to education, healthcare

President Bola Tinubu says his administration will give more attention to education and healthcare, as well as provide the enablement for industrialisation and investments in consonance with his vision of creating an economically stable and prosperous country.

Tinubu made the vow at the second-term inauguration of Imo State Governor. Hope Uzodimma, in Owerri, the state capital, on Monday, January 15, 2024.

The president said he is well-attuned to the concerns of citizens, assuring them that the challenges brought on by very essential reforms are being addressed.

He said: “In the past 40 years, a few people were cornering our commonwealth, and calling it subsidy, but I call it wasteful. Right now, we are all bearing and sharing that pain. But things are looking up. Things will get better for the good of all Nigerians. With me, there is hope.

“I assure you that there will be substantial development in education for your children; priority on industrialisation; healthcare will receive more allocation and attention. We will train more health workers.”

President Tinubu commended Governor Uzodimma for his stewardship in Imo State, describing him as the “real hope” of the state.

“It is a great honour for me to be here in Imo State. And to congratulate the people of Imo for being discerning and determined to vote into a second term, a very unique individual who resonates with a progressive agenda, Senator Hope Uzodimma,” he added.

Tinubu, according to a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said he is committed to building a united and secure country, adding: “Before now, people were afraid of coming to Imo state, but today Imo is safe and open for business. What we have learned from this experience is the importance of unity, cooperation, and a focus on our internal security.”

President Tinubu, therefore, implored the governor to work harder for the people of Imo State, stressing that hard work is the reward for a re-election.

Speaking after the administration of oaths of office by the Imo State Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Chukwuemeka-Chikeka, Governor Uzodimma pledged that his second tenure would be an uncommon tenure in the execution of policies.

Unfolding his priorities, the governor said the next four years of his administration would focus on deepening the shared prosperity mantra through massive infrastructural expansion, adding that the vision of his government is anchored on a 10-year development plan which has the capacity to make the state self-sufficient.

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