The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta State, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, has unveiled his development blueprint, pledging to harness the state’s natural and human resources to improve living standards if elected governor in 2027.
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Iyovwaye made the pledge at the Delta State Professionals Mega Town Hall Meeting held in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, where he outlined plans covering industrialisation, agriculture, energy, education, healthcare, security and job creation.
Key Highlights
- NDC governorship candidate Chris Iyovwaye has presented his development agenda for Delta State ahead of the 2027 election.
- He promised to prioritise industrialisation, agriculture, energy, education and healthcare.
- The candidate proposed large-scale cassava production and the development of agricultural value chains.
- He pledged to explore the state’s solid mineral resources and use natural gas for power generation.
- Iyovwaye said his administration would work with professionals and strengthen security to support economic activities.
The meeting, themed “Resetting Delta: The Role of Professionals and Labour Beyond Vision 2027,” provided a platform for the candidate to engage professionals and discuss his proposed approach to governance.
Iyovwaye: Industrialising Delta Is Achievable
Iyovwaye lamented that despite Delta State’s vast natural resources, many residents continued to experience poverty. He attributed the situation to what he described as the failures of successive administrations.
He said his proposed administration would work with professionals to ensure that qualified individuals were appointed to strategic positions in government.
According to him, industrialisation in Delta State was achievable with the right policies and effective use of available resources.
“Industrialising Delta is not a rocket science, it is achievable,” he said.
Cassava, Solid Minerals and Gas-to-Power Plans
On agriculture, Iyovwaye pledged to take advantage of the state’s arable land to promote large-scale farming and strengthen agricultural production.
“My administration will invest heavily in cassava production and other agricultural value chains to boost internally-generated revenue and create employment opportunities,” he said.
The NDC candidate also promised to explore Delta State’s solid mineral deposits, arguing that their development could generate revenue and create employment.
“Our state is blessed with abundant mineral resources. Many people are unaware of their existence, let alone their economic value.
“Proper exploration of these resources can generate millions of dollars and significantly increase the state’s internally-generated revenue,” he said.
On energy, Iyovwaye said his administration would seek to utilise natural gas currently being flared by oil companies for electricity generation.
Jobs, Education, Healthcare and Security
He also proposed establishing industries to create employment opportunities for young people and reduce social problems, including internet fraud popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo.
On education, the governorship candidate promised to revitalise the sector, describing it as a foundation for sustainable development.
He also pledged to improve healthcare infrastructure to expand residents’ access to quality medical services.
Addressing security, Iyovwaye said his administration would strengthen security across the state to enable farmers to return to their farmlands without fear of attacks.
Lecturer Blames Poor Leadership for Nigeria’s Development Challenges
Earlier, Dr Ebipuade Sapre-Obi, a lecturer at Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, attributed Nigeria’s developmental challenges to poor leadership.
He said the country’s difficulties were linked to the failure of successive leaders to implement policies and programmes effectively to address citizens’ needs.
Sapre-Obi urged Nigerians to support leaders with clear development plans and the commitment to tackle poverty and other national challenges.
He commended Iyovwaye for offering himself for public service and appreciated the NDC campaign organisation and other stakeholders for organising the town hall meeting.
The event featured an interactive question-and-answer session and attracted participants from several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), among others.
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