2019: Natasha Akpoti Vows to Drive Industrialization, Steel Reforms - Mary Amodu
The Social Democratic Party (SDG), Senatorial aspirant in Kogi State Barr. Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has vowed to drive Industrialization through Steel sector’s reform and promote host Communities rights via Social Justice .
Addressing newsmen after picking her nomination forms at on Friday, she said her major policy trust would be the revitalization of the Ajaokuta Steel complex and all other ailing Steel companies in Nigeria stressed that a functioning Ajaokuta Steel complex was capable of generating huge employment opportunities to the citizenry, high revenue generation to the country, technology transfer among other benefits.
"I would push for reforms in the steel sector, the creation of the steel laws, the creation for the steel authorities and so much more to ensure that social justice is included in the constitution.
Speaking further on her aspiration to the senate, she said it is geared towards boosting the economy of the state and work hand in hand with the present administration to promote policies that would place control of common natural resources in the hands of citizens.
"It is unethical, unwise for some persons to keep holding on to the dark age that government is responsible for the economic growth and development of a nation". She said
Akpoti stressed the need to create a responsive government framework which shall stimulate the entrepreneurial ecosystem to support the growth of new businesses in Kogi Central, attract private sector investment.
"It is also worthy to note that I will push for inclusive governance which forms the fundamental principles of what the SDP stands for.
“It is all about bringing government closest to the grassroots, ensuring that their voices are captured and represented, ensuring that laws and governance meet the weakest of those in our society,”
According to her, our people have been marginalised from the necessity of government. When it comes to social justice and economic development we have been absolutely neglected.
She added that people have realised that government and governance is so far away from the masses, saying she stepped into the senatorial race to make a difference in matters that are crucial to their existence.
“So I can be the voice of the voiceless, though I have been a known advocate for the revival of Ajaokuta Steel Company, and we have achieved some milestone but that’s not enough and there is so much that’s needs to be done.
Akpoti said in addition to right to life as enshrined in the constitution, she will in addition advocate for rights to portable water, good roads, quality education adequate healthcare delivery and inclusive governance which she said the SDP stands for.
"Although Social Objectives are captured in the second Chapter, section 17 under the Fundamental Objectives and Directives Principles of State Policy in the same Constitution, it is NOT a right. Objectives of government are different from the RIGHTS of citizens. It’s important to mention that the dividends of Democracy can only be derived when the laws spelling out the legal and political rights of citizens also recognize Social and Economic rights".
Akpoti, who is the Founder of Builders Hub Impact Investment Programme, said she decided to contest under SDP, because the party's philosophy resonates with her ideologies on politics.
"The context of Social Justice is derived from the concept of Human Rights and Equality which implies that people should have equal access to healthcare, quality education, wealth creation opportunities, good basic infrastructure, justice, promotion of Host Communities rights and every other socio-economic advantage which guarantees the enjoyment of life as residents of Kogi Central senatorial District and Citizens of Nigeria".
Addressing newsmen after picking her nomination forms at on Friday, she said her major policy trust would be the revitalization of the Ajaokuta Steel complex and all other ailing Steel companies in Nigeria stressed that a functioning Ajaokuta Steel complex was capable of generating huge employment opportunities to the citizenry, high revenue generation to the country, technology transfer among other benefits.
"I would push for reforms in the steel sector, the creation of the steel laws, the creation for the steel authorities and so much more to ensure that social justice is included in the constitution.
Speaking further on her aspiration to the senate, she said it is geared towards boosting the economy of the state and work hand in hand with the present administration to promote policies that would place control of common natural resources in the hands of citizens.
"It is unethical, unwise for some persons to keep holding on to the dark age that government is responsible for the economic growth and development of a nation". She said
Akpoti stressed the need to create a responsive government framework which shall stimulate the entrepreneurial ecosystem to support the growth of new businesses in Kogi Central, attract private sector investment.
"It is also worthy to note that I will push for inclusive governance which forms the fundamental principles of what the SDP stands for.
“It is all about bringing government closest to the grassroots, ensuring that their voices are captured and represented, ensuring that laws and governance meet the weakest of those in our society,”
According to her, our people have been marginalised from the necessity of government. When it comes to social justice and economic development we have been absolutely neglected.
She added that people have realised that government and governance is so far away from the masses, saying she stepped into the senatorial race to make a difference in matters that are crucial to their existence.
“So I can be the voice of the voiceless, though I have been a known advocate for the revival of Ajaokuta Steel Company, and we have achieved some milestone but that’s not enough and there is so much that’s needs to be done.
Akpoti said in addition to right to life as enshrined in the constitution, she will in addition advocate for rights to portable water, good roads, quality education adequate healthcare delivery and inclusive governance which she said the SDP stands for.
"Although Social Objectives are captured in the second Chapter, section 17 under the Fundamental Objectives and Directives Principles of State Policy in the same Constitution, it is NOT a right. Objectives of government are different from the RIGHTS of citizens. It’s important to mention that the dividends of Democracy can only be derived when the laws spelling out the legal and political rights of citizens also recognize Social and Economic rights".
Akpoti, who is the Founder of Builders Hub Impact Investment Programme, said she decided to contest under SDP, because the party's philosophy resonates with her ideologies on politics.
"The context of Social Justice is derived from the concept of Human Rights and Equality which implies that people should have equal access to healthcare, quality education, wealth creation opportunities, good basic infrastructure, justice, promotion of Host Communities rights and every other socio-economic advantage which guarantees the enjoyment of life as residents of Kogi Central senatorial District and Citizens of Nigeria".
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