Oba Abdulraheem, the governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kwara, has promised to embark on political and economic reforms if elected. 

Mr Abdulraheem, who spoke with journalists, said he would create a governable environment that promotes and supports the socio-economic well-being of the people through his Strategic Actions to Change Kwara (SACK) strategy.

“We want a Kwara State that works for all propped by a determined focus on shared prosperity for all, driven by a vibrant economy and underpinned by quality service based on equity and justice. “The ultimate goal of government and governance is the welfare and security of the people,” the NNPP governorship candidate said.

He said his government would pursue vigorous value orientation to minimise corrupt practices and reduce and eliminate waste and leakages in public financing.

Explaining his education agenda, Mr Abdulraheem, former vice-chancellor of the University of Ilorin, said there would be a deliberate focus on educational infrastructure renewal, arresting and reversing the decay at the basic education level.

He added that there would be unhindered access to free, qualitative basic education for all in Kwara.

“There will be a drastic reduction in out-of-school children population; progressive decongestion and expansion of instructional space and facilities, promoting ICT and e-learning,” Mr Abdulraheem stated. “I will embark on capacity-building through re-conceptualising the teacher training education in order to match the goals of the Universal Basic Education.”

The governorship candidate said the professional focus of the colleges of education and polytechnics would remain sacrosanct while there would be enhanced conditions of service, including career opportunities for trained teachers.

(NAN)