Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman of United Nigeria Air, has has aid he would prioritise security, economic transformation, job creation, infrastructure development, education, human capital development, agriculture, technology, skills acquisition and value reorientation if he is elected the next governor of Anambra State.
Okonkwo said this on Friday while declaring his intention to be part of the November 8 Anambra governorship election at a brief ceremony in his country home in Ire village in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area.
Okonkwo also revealed that he would contest the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The business mogul who used the occasion to inaugurate his provisional campaign council ahead of the party’s primary said he was driven by a sense of responsibility to contribute his quota to the development of Anambra after a deep reflection and extensive consultations with stakeholders,
Okonkwo noted that though Anambra is a land of limitless potential with industrious entrepreneurs and resilient people, the state had not lived up to its full promise as a result of poor governance.
“The pains and horror of insecurity have left our people living in the bondage of fear. People earnestly cry for real security and progress.
“With a deep sense of responsibility, and unwavering commitment to the future of our dear Anambra State, today I declare my intention to contest the forthcoming governorship election.
“I believe Anambra deserves the best.
” Together, we can build a state that truly works for everyone; a state where governance is about service to the people and not to self,” he said.
Okonkwo said he would prioritise security, economic transformation, job creation, infrastructure development, education, human capital development, agriculture, technology, skills acquisition and value reorientation.
He described his entrance into the race as a movement to reclaim Anambra from stagnation and placing it on the path of sustainable development.
” I cannot do it alone. I need your support; together, we can make Anambra a shining example of excellence and good governance.
“I pledge to prioritise the welfare and well-being of our people, particularly the youths, women and the vulnerable populations.
“My vision on this movement is to build an Anambra that is prosperous, secure, and globally competitive.
“No society can thrive without security and accountable leadership.
” We will work closely together with security agencies, invest in community policing and ensure efficiency in government.
“It is for this movement and for the good of our collective future that I intend to pursue this vision on the platform of APC,” he said.
(NAN)
