Oyo State Governor and Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has outlined a four-year plan to reset Nigeria's economy and promote national unity. Speaking at a North-Central town hall meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Makinde promised to introduce special intervention programmes for vulnerable groups, including women in agriculture, market women, women living with disabilities, and widows. He emphasized that his proposed administration would focus on improving the living conditions of all Nigerians.
The APM gathering, held at the Ta’al Conference Centre, attracted supporters and defectors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties. Makinde's reset agenda drew attention from various groups, who were present at the town hall meeting. The governor highlighted the need for effective governance, citing his recent activities as evidence of his energy and stamina. He claimed to have travelled from Ibadan to Abuja and then drove for three and a half hours to Lafia, where he held meetings with party candidates until 2 a.m.
Makinde pointed out that Oyo State had reduced its dependence on federal allocation from over 80 per cent in 2019 to 65 per cent by 2022. However, he claimed that the removal of fuel subsidy in 2023 had pushed the state's dependence on federal allocation back to almost 80 per cent. The governor emphasized the need for a comprehensive economic reset, utilizing data science and evidence-based decision-making. He expressed confidence that his proposed administration could reset Nigeria's economy and provide a new direction for sustainable development.
The governor outlined key areas of focus for his proposed administration, including restructuring the country's security architecture and improving education. He promised to establish a transitional government of national unity from May 29, 2027, to provide a new direction for Nigeria's sustainable development. Makinde's reset agenda aims to create a country where life would be better for all citizens. He urged Nigerians to support his proposed plan, emphasizing that it was aimed at promoting national unity and improving the economy.
Makinde's presidential campaign has gained momentum, with the APM holding a North-Central engagement alongside the PBAT Door-to-Door campaign. The party gathering attracted supporters and defectors from various political parties. The governor's message resonated with the attendees, who were eager to hear his plans for Nigeria's development. Makinde's campaign has focused on promoting his reset agenda, which he believes will have a positive impact on the lives of all Nigerians.
The governor's emphasis on energy and stamina was seen as a response to concerns about his age in the 2027 presidential contest. Makinde cited his recent activities as evidence of his ability to serve and govern effectively. He expressed confidence that his proposed administration would be able to reset Nigeria's economy and provide a new direction for sustainable development. The governor's message was well-received by the attendees, who were eager to hear his plans for Nigeria's development.
Makinde's proposed administration would focus on creating a country where life would be better for all citizens. He promised to reset Nigeria's economy, utilizing data science and logic, and reset the country's socio-political environment in four years. The governor's reset agenda has gained attention from various groups, who are eager to see his plans implemented.
Key points
- Makinde promises to reset Nigeria's economy within four years if elected president in 2027.
- The governor's proposed administration would focus on restructuring the country's security architecture, improving education, and resetting the economy.
- Makinde plans to establish a transitional government of national unity from May 29, 2027.
