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2023: PDP Guber Candidate in Benue State Promises to Harness Agric Potentials to Boost State’s Economy

By Isaac Kertyo Makurdi

Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic party, PDP, Hon Titus Uba has promised to improve the revenue base of the state and harness agricultural potentials to boost the state’s economy.

The PDP Flag Bearer who is the Speaker of Benue State House of Assembly made this promise while interacting with members of Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Benue State Wing, maintained that he would bring his experience in the private sector as a trained Engineer to bear on the development of the state.

Hon Uba stated the importance of River Benue to the economy of the state, pledging to make Benue a commercial center of the North Central Region by dragging the river. He further hinted that his administration will tackle cases of flooding in the Makurdi Metropolis.

The Standard Bearer averred that a government led by him will collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Teachers and other professional bodies to initiate policies and programs that would improve the the standard of education in the state.

Responding, the state Chairman, Nigeria Union Teachers, Benue State Wing, Mr Levi Akuma applauded the candidate for interacting with the union and promised to work for his victory in the next general elections.

The Leader of the NUT described the Speaker as a humble personality, stating that he is the only Governorship candidate in the state to recognize the union. He lauded Governor Samuel Ortom over the promotion of Teachers as well as Implementation of the minimum wage for civil servants.

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