Vincent Egunyanga
15 November 2008
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Another implication for Edo State is that Tony Anenih will no longer wield influence in the PDP having failed to deliver his state to the party.
On what he intends to achieve in politics, adams Oshiomhole disclosed that he had always reflected on what must be done to fix Nigeria and make her a better country for the benefit of her people. "This concern informs our involvement in the struggle for social justice, equity, public welfare, governance and the democratic development of Nigeria".
In 2006 when he launched his governorship campaign in Benin, Edo state, the governor disclosed that the main challenge is how to use public policy and public resources to deal with the grinding mass poverty.
"Despite the colossal endowment of Nigeria, our people have too much of too little. Despite the resourcefulness, industry and zeal of Nigerians, we are still confronted with the nagging paradox of a rich nation of very poor people".
At the swearing-in, ceremony, Adams Oshiomhole rolled out what he plans to do in the next four years for the people of Edo State.
He plans to develop and upgrade public schools in the State through what he calls a gradual and dynamic public school system. He said the state university at Expoma will be empowered to create quality environment for students and staff with a view to the attainment of excellence.
He said he intends to develop good road networks in the state, build more houses, create jobs and end poverty in the state.
He has already mapped out three priority areas of attention for his administration. These include:-
Priority One:- Restoring, Renovating and Refurbishing schools in the state.
Priority Two:- This include infrastructural restoration of roads, water and power. On power, he intends to work with the electricity service providers to extend power supply to the rural communities to complement the state government's rural electrification programme.
Priority Three:- This will involve restoring production in agriculture and industry.
He also intends to tackle healthcare system, combat crime, develop culture and tourism, sports etc.
Making promises by politicians is not new in Nigeria. But what we have had been promises and no action. We once had a minister who promised to turn stones to bread and give us uninterrupted electricity within six months. That did not happen.
Whether Oshiomhole will end poverty in Edo State as he has promised, only time will tell.
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