Vote To Say Enough Of APC And Its Lack Of People-Centred Policies – Makinde Tells Ondo Electorate
Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged eligible voters in the Saturday governorship election in Ondo State to come out enmass and make a bold statement with the elections.
Governor Makinde in his monthly newsletter released on Thursday said all lovers of good governance should come out and say enough of the APC and its lack of people-centred policies.
He said It is time for Nigerians to rally around the PDP as the party that can help Nigeria get out of the economic doldrums.
He wrote “Let me start by encouraging everyone in Ondo State to come out this Saturday and make a bold statement with the Ondo State elections. Let all lovers of good governance come out and say enough of the APC and its lack of people-centred policies. It is time for Nigerians to rally around the PDP as the party that can help Nigeria get out of the economic doldrums.
“If you are still undecided, look at all the efforts PDP governors are making for their people. Just yesterd
” As usual, it was a people’s first budget. Based on the data we have from previous years, there is a 7:10 chance of us implementing the items in the budget. So, the people of Oyo State can expect more infrastructure development, more educational projects, and more economic development.
“This brings me to the two questions I will answer in today’s newsletter.
“The first comes from Idayat, whose question is regarding what the Oyo State Government is doing about employment. Well, yesterday, we announced the highest number of recruitments in one swoop under any government in Oyo State. 14,500 teachers are being recruited.
“We are also recruiting about 3,300 health workers. But the fact remains that there are only so many direct jobs that the government can create. The entire civil service in Oyo State is just a tiny fraction of the Oyo State working population. Our primary responsibility is to continue to focus on creating an environment that will allow the private sector to thrive and create employment.
“That is why over 22% of our budget is for infrastructure. The more infrastructure we build, especially roads, the more economic development we have. As we always say, where roads go, development follows. So, Idayat, we will continue to prioritise job creation and support skills development in Oyo State to help bridge the unemployment gap. I also wish you the best in your job search.
“The second question is from Clement. His question touches on a subject close to my heart. He asks if the Oyo State Government plans to create more/new industrial estates within Ibadan metropolis.
” The answer is quite obvious. We have been talking about the Ilutuntun Business District in Akinyele Local Government Area- a modern take on Dugbe. That area is developing rapidly, with the train station and the 65 km Moniya-Ijaiye-Iseyin Road. We are also looking forward to an agro-industrial processing hub in that area. By God’s grace, when that project is completed, it will really open the area up more
