By our reporter
Mr Aka Eze Aka, the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) chairmanship candidate for Udenu Local Government Council in the forthcoming local government election in Enugu State, has pledged to end insecurity in the area.
Aka, who was the immediate past Commissioner for Information and Communication, in Enugu State, made this pledge during the unveiling of his manifesto for Udenu people in Enugu.
The chairmanship candidate said he would tackle insecurity in Udenu Local Government Area through youth oriented programmes and empowerment.
He said he would engage the youths in area on agriculture, sports, Information and Communication Technology, education and skills acquisition to harness their potentials.
Aka said that youths indulge in crimes because they were not engaged, adding that he would tackle insecurity to enable farmers in the area to grow their crops.
He said: “We will improve communication channels, organise local vigilance effort and strengthening infrastructure; we aim to create a safe environment for all residents.
“This coordinated approach is informed by the understanding that youth unemployment and poverty contribute to insecurity and by addressing the root causes, we can build more secured and prosperous Udenu.’’
He said his approach mirrored the state’s three-pronged strategy, focusing on integrated youth employment programmes, rural development initiatives and enhanced community policing.
On agriculture, the former commissioner said he would create synergy with the state agriculture initiatives by ensuring that Udenu became a leading hub of agricultural productivity and industrial growth.
He also said he would partner with local communities and the state to secure land for agriculture and industrial development.
According to him, lands will be designated for industrial and agricultural purposes.
He said the gesture would provide opportunities for both subsistence and large-scale farming to ensure food security in the council area and state in general.
“We will create jobs; support local businesses and ensure that Obollo Afor remains second-fast growing urban centre in Enugu after Nsukka.
“We will unlock the true potential of our local economy and increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the benefit of all, ” he said.
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