In continuation of his engagements with religious groups and leaders in the country, Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, on Sunday again spoke of his plans to retool the economy for the benefit of all Nigerians.
Speaking at a townhall meeting with Muslim Leaders from South-West Nigeria in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the APC standard bearer also commended religious leaders in the country for their continued prayers and sermons, which he noted, had contributed to unity and peaceful coexistence.
Describing the forthcoming 2023 general elections as “Nigeria’s momentous encounter with destiny”, Tinubu urged the Muslim clerics to educate their followers on the importance of exercising their franchise and voting only tested candidates with a track record of excellent public service.
Tinubu, who spoke partly in Yoruba language, said: “This election season has been a hybrid of facts and falsehood, truth and lies. I would like the election to be one based on facts and truth.
“What is a candidate’s record of performance and what are his policies. I ask you to urge your followers to come out and vote and to do so wisely.
Vote for a candidate that has vision for a peaceful, prosperous Nigeria where tolerance and compassion undergird our constitutional and legal rights.” he added.
The 2023 Presidential Election frontrunner assured Nigerians that he would be “a fair and just leader,” adding, that he believes fairness and justice is consistent with the tenets of Islamic faith.
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Citing his excellent stewardship as Lagos State Governor,iu Tinubu promised to use that experience to lead Nigeria in the “same spirit of innovation and pragmatic vision to uplift the nation and renew the hope of Nigerians.
On security, Asiwaju Tinubu vowed to end the reign of terror, kidnappings and other violent crimes by recruiting more personnel that would be trained and retrained, in addition to providing more security tools and gadgets for effective fight against criminal elements.
The nation’s economy, according to Tinubu, would be diversified and restructured towards achieving at least 6 percent growth annually.
He promised that these goals would be achieved through the reforms of industrial policy, infrastructural enhancement, power sector innovation and significant budgetary reforms.
Regarding the agricultural sector, Asiwaju Tinubu promised to guarantee food security through enhanced productivity and improved farm incomes in order to ensure that no child goes to bed without food to eat.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
