The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has finally unveiled his campaign manifesto.
Obi, released the 72-page manifesto via his official Twitter page on Sunday 4 December, the Manifesto titled, “It’s POssible: Our Pact with Nigerians”.
The former governor of Anambra state had come under criticism in some quarters, especially among members of the All Progressive Congress, for not having a manifesto.
Announcing the release of the manifesto Obi wrote, “I have the honour to present our 72-page Manifesto, titled, ‘It’s POssible: Our Pact with Nigerians.’ This Manifesto, its overarching and visionary policy planks, lays out our mission focus and mandate for securing, uniting and making Nigeria productive. I invite you to peruse the policy document. -PO”
The LP presidential candidate said he would end banditry and insurgency if elected president and also build expansive and world-class infrastructure for efficient power supply.
The manifesto includes seven priorities, See them below:
“To secure Nigeria, end banditry and insurgency, and unite our dear nation, to manage our diversity such that no one is left behind.
Shift emphasis from consumption to production by running a production-centered economy that is driven by an agrarian revolution and export-oriented industrialization.
Restructure the polity through effective legal and institutional reforms to entrench the rule of law, aggressively fight corruption, reduce cost of governance, and establish an honest and efficient
civil service.
Leapfrog Nigeria into the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), through the application of scientific and technological innovations to create a digital economy.
Build expansive and world-class infrastructure for efficient power supply, rail, road and air transportation, and pipeline network, through integrated public-private partnerships, and entrepreneurial public sector governance.
Enhance the human capital of Nigerian youths for productivity and global competitiveness through investment in world-class scholarship and research, quality healthcare, and entrepreneurship education.
Conduct an afro-centric diplomacy that protects the rights of Nigerian citizens abroad and advances the economic interests of Nigerians and Nigerian businesses in a changing world.”