GOVERNORSHIP candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, says the state needs a competent, credible and hardworking governor to efficiently manage the state’s resources and effectively execute people-oriented programmes.
Obaseki spoke during an interactive session with civil society organizations in the state. He noted that with declining oil revenues and the consequent reduction in federal allocation to states, fresh ideas are needed in the running of government adding that diversifying the economy has become even more imperative to ensure sustainable growth and development.
“Edo State lost two generations to bad governance by the PDP and ‘career politicians’. The political base can no longer be restricted to people with traditional political anthem; we now need to infuse fresh blood, thinking and resources into our politics, and that is what people like me came into the political scene to characterize”, he stated.
“Yes, I believe that I fit into that new paradigm of governance. With a successful career of over 30 years as an investment banker and wealth management expert, and the valuable experience I have garnered as Chairman of the State’s Economy & Strategy Team in the last eight years, I am very clear on the direction that we should be looking in order to move Edo State to the next level of infrastructural development, industrial growth and technological advancement.
“Lagos has shown itself as a model, and I don’t see the reason why we can’t have other models in Nigeria with Edo blazing the trail as a mini-sized Nigerian state that can survive as a country. To achieve this status, we require competent, credible and hardworking managers, and that is what I am.”
He further urged civil society groups in the state to stay true to their cause as advocates for the entrenchment of good governance. “It is important that civil societies remain what they are meant to be. That is, to serve as watchdogs for the government and as promoters of democratic values.”
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Obaseki spoke during an interactive session with civil society organizations in the state. He noted that with declining oil revenues and the consequent reduction in federal allocation to states, fresh ideas are needed in the running of government adding that diversifying the economy has become even more imperative to ensure sustainable growth and development.
“Edo State lost two generations to bad governance by the PDP and ‘career politicians’. The political base can no longer be restricted to people with traditional political anthem; we now need to infuse fresh blood, thinking and resources into our politics, and that is what people like me came into the political scene to characterize”, he stated.
“Yes, I believe that I fit into that new paradigm of governance. With a successful career of over 30 years as an investment banker and wealth management expert, and the valuable experience I have garnered as Chairman of the State’s Economy & Strategy Team in the last eight years, I am very clear on the direction that we should be looking in order to move Edo State to the next level of infrastructural development, industrial growth and technological advancement.
“Lagos has shown itself as a model, and I don’t see the reason why we can’t have other models in Nigeria with Edo blazing the trail as a mini-sized Nigerian state that can survive as a country. To achieve this status, we require competent, credible and hardworking managers, and that is what I am.”
He further urged civil society groups in the state to stay true to their cause as advocates for the entrenchment of good governance. “It is important that civil societies remain what they are meant to be. That is, to serve as watchdogs for the government and as promoters of democratic values.”
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