From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
A Senatorial aspirant for Kogi West, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Muyi Aina has given an assurance that the zone will witness accelerated development under his representation if elected come 2023 general polls.
Dr. Aina gave the assurance at the weekend, in Lokoja, while unfolding his plan of action for the exalted seat before a 3-man panel championing the Media Parley organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), kogi State Council for National Assembly aspirants in the state.
Dr Aina noted that as a development-oriented strategist,he will ensure that the people in his district have access to adequate job creation, improved education, effective security, efficient healthcare and other social and economic development opportunities to boost their livelihood
He pledged that,if given the mandate, he would articulate their needs through active participation in the formulation of laws, represent their voice and bring about much of dividends of democracy to them, particularly in the area of economic empowerment.
The aspirant, who disclosed that he was an arrow head of a youth enterprise innovation that attracted more than N980 million grant to the people of the district, added that he was instrumental to the establishment of an agro enterprise outfit at Obajana which empowered many youths on economic enterprise for self reliance.
In his blue print,a copy of which was made available to Our Correspondent, Dr Aina promised equitable distribution of projects and resources across the district.
He also pledged to ensure equitable access to healthcare through grassroots health system developments, including centres and microinsurance schemes, to minimise out of pocket payments.
According to him, he will reinstate the glory of kogi West, by facilitating educational infrastructure and human capital development to his people among other promises.
In his remarks, the Chairman of NUJ in the state, Alhaji Adeiza Momohjimoh,urged more good people like Dr Aina to join politics and make positive impact in the life of the people.