… seeks cooperation of online journalists ahead of campaigns
Alhaji Shuaib Yaman Abdullahi, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, on Sunday had a meeting with the Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP) in preparation for the 2023 general elections.
Yaman had the meeting with the online media practitioners at Emirate Hotel, Ilorin.
He used the avenue of the interactive session to express his intent and vision for Kwara State in readiness for the PDP governorship campaign flag-off on Wednesday.
He disclosed that he has the vision to make the State one of the best revenue generating State as which will put the state in competition with Lagos and a few others.
He said: ” It is embarrassing how Kwara Government is borrowing and servicing debt. This is not sustainable at a time when Govt is not generating corresponding revenue. Production of cotton alone in Kwara can generate what we need to revitalise the State”.
The PDP guber candidate also made a promise to make development cut across every nook and cranny of the state.
“Every part of Kwara (South, North and Central) will receive adequate attention of our Government. As it stands today, we already have discussions with major players in the manufacturing and food and technology industries” he explained.
“All of them are ready to bring down their industries to Kwara. DANO, Peak Milk and a host of others too.
“We are looking at investing seriously on young people by exposing them to the right way of doing things.
While commenting on his manifesto, the guber candidate said he will champion a campaign of open mindedness and make available to citizens of Kwara manifesto that’s realisable, adding that “We are not going to promise what we cannot do.”
Yaman also made a clarification on his relationship with Governor of the state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, saying he has no competence to practicalize good ideas.
“On relationships with the present governor. I have had several opportunities to discuss with Gov Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq but am not sure he is convinced about those beautiful ideas. I believe this is why we are where we are today. When you don’t have the competency to make good ideas practicable, you are bound to fail.”
While commending the input and contribution of ASKOMP in circulating information to the people of Kwara state, Yaman solicited effective cooperation with the association for a successful and efficient campaign.
Salihu Shola Taofeek, the Chairman of the Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP), has earlier said the body which houses professional Online journalists in the state is engaging Candidates in 2023 general elections to unravel their manifestos and effectively disseminate them to the citizens.