December 12, (THEWILL) – The lawmaker representing Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Senator Gershom Bassey, has said he will partner with the youths to develop the state.
Senator Bassey made this known while engaging with youths under the auspices of the National Youth Council of Nigeria.
Explaining that his aspiration to govern Cross River is driven by a desire to develop the state, he promised to complete all projects started by past governments, especially the abandoned Tinapa Project.
“All previous administrations in this state had one common goal and they were from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The projects were aimed at the economic development of Cross River State.
“Tinapa was not meant to be a shopping centre. It was intended to boost the economy of the state, create jobs and to create a bigger and better economy.
“The rural development drive of former Governor Liyel Imoke and the industrialisation drive of Governor Ben Ayade are all aimed at achieving one economic goal: To create jobs and wealth.
“The mindset is not about creating a competition among the three administrations in the state. If you do that, it gives you a wrong narrative of the present state of the state.
“Today I am saying I will make an impact on the economy of the state, if elected as governor. I will make the private sector more attractive than the public sector. That is why I am ready to partner with the youths,” he said.
The Chairman of the NYCN, Comrade Dan Obo, described Senator Bassey as tested and trusted.
Obo said that the youths of Cross River had been undermined for too long and they would not take the recognition of the senator for granted.
“The youths of this country, especially Cross River State, have been undermined for too long.
“And the fact that you have decided to come and meet with us shows a very serious concern and we shall not take it for granted.
“I also want to thank you for the young people you have been able to support through your empowerment programmes. So I welcome you and pray that God will continue to protect and guide you throughout this journey,” He said.
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