Representative Dennis Idahosa (APC-Ovia) has made a commitment to equip no less than 100,000 young individuals in Edo with technological capabilities, should he be chosen as governor.
On Friday, at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Benin, Idahosa made public his ambition to run in the 2024 Edo gubernatorial election.
The legislator expressed his intention to achieve this ambitious goal through partnerships with both the Federal Government and international allies.
"India is currently handling telemarketing for a majority of American firms. I see no reason why our young people in Nigeria, and particularly in Edo, shouldn't have similar opportunities," he stated.
Following his announcement, Idahosa, who represents the Ovia Federal Constituency, revealed plans to also provide training for youths in the field of renewable energy.
"The youth are the driving force behind my political involvement and the primary reason for my gubernatorial candidacy, as they make up about 70 per cent of Edo's electorate," the APC gubernatorial hopeful explained.
He further disclosed plans to hire approximately 5,000 teachers, who will be young people, to address the teaching shortage in the state's public schools.
Idahosa highlighted that young people would also constitute a significant portion of his cabinet members, acknowledging their hard work, resilience, and intelligence.
"I plan to involve everyone in my administration, but I will serve as a bridge between the young and the old," the federal legislator affirmed.
He encouraged his supporters to maintain peace and conduct a campaign driven by insight, expressing confidence in his victory at the polls, given the party's nomination.
"I am confident that this gubernatorial election is practically won for APC. With the party's support and prayers, I was able to reclaim the Ovia Federal constituency seat for APC.
"I have brought 120 projects to my constituency and constructed 27 schools. Given my track record, I am well-suited to be Edo's next governor," he asserted.
Expressing concern over the impact of the farmers/herders clashes on agricultural production in his constituency, Idahosa pledged to work with the federal government to bolster the state's security framework.
He also committed to prioritising the state citizens' healthcare, stating his intention to construct one healthcare facility in each of the state's 192 wards.
Mr Lawrence Okah, Edo APC Secretary, who, along with other executive members, welcomed the aspirant, reassured that the party's state leadership would provide equal opportunities to all aspirants, emphasising that the party does not favour any particular aspirant. (NAN)