The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) Governorship candidate in the forth-coming governorship election in Edo, Patience Ofure-Key has promised to implement favourable policies that will reduce poverty if elected into office.
Ofure-Key said this during her campaign tour to Ogua, Ofuwenegbe ward 5 in Ovia North East, Ukhiri Eresoyen ward 8, Ikpoba-Okha, and Ore-Oghene, ward 5, Oredo Local Government Areas of the state.
Ofure-Key, who is the only Female candidate in the race, thanked the communities for their support, while reeling out her plans to focus on realistic promises to enhance the peoples’ lives with available resources.
‘`We need the right leadership in Edo for good governance and quality health care, particularly to reduce maternal and child mortality,” she emphasised.
She highlighted plans for robust skills acquisition and agricultural programmes that would target self-sufficiency in food production amid secure environments for farmers.
Ofure-Key, a former chairman of Nigerians in the Diaspora, pledged collaboration with the diaspora community to drive state development.
She said that her manifesto prioritised impactful changes and empowerment programmes that would combat poverty and foster creativity among Edo’s populace.
Reflecting on her anti-human trafficking efforts, Ofure-Key acknowledged the role of stakeholders and the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, in reducing the scourge in Edo and Nigeria.
According to her, Tourism development featured prominently in my agenda, aiming to leverage cultural heritage for economic growth through global attraction.
Ofure-Key urged Edo people to rally support and vote for PRP, adding that PRP mission, vision and policies supported business-friendly environments.
The community leaders, Elder Sunday Bazuaye and Comrade Efosa Ada, expressed satisfaction with Ofure-Key’s plans and pledged support for PRP in the upcoming election.
Ofure-Key was accompanied on the tour by her running mate, Ojo Abuomwande, party chairman Dr Greg Igbinomwanhia, the state secretary Jeffrey Imonmion, and other party members. (NAN)
By Nefishetu Yakubu
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