PEOPLE’S CHARTER OF NEEDS – DIVINE MANDATE CONSOLIDATION AND CONTINUITY.
I am Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, Honourable Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, and the All ProgressivesCongress (APC)
Gubernatorial Candidate of Ebonyi State.
Iam a destiny child who grew
from grass to grace through dint of hard work, determination and God’s
Grace. In all my struggles and strides, I strived to be the best at everything,
even though opportunities were limited. Right from my young age, I explored my environment and was never idle for any reason.
Grace. In all my struggles and strides, I strived to be the best at everything,
even though opportunities were limited. Right from my young age, I explored my environment and was never idle for any reason.
I shall run the Government of Ebonyi State on the principle of People’s
Charter of Needs. The Charter shall be based in open Governance and
performance management, with the aim to make decisions through citizens’ input while focusing on outcomes and outputs.
I shall hold town hall meetings with the people of Ebonyi State and residents to ensure that Government, citizens and organized private sector work together to implement and sustain people grown Governance. I will rely on my core
values of humility, integrity and accountability in serving you as the
Governor of Ebonyi State. These and many more we will achieve together,
through:
1. EDUCATION
Where We Are In Education
The literacy level in Ebonyi State has improved to a point that the State is
out of the map of the Educationally disadvantaged States in Nigeria. This
is due to the establishment of various innovative Institutions of learning in
Ebonyi State. Some of them include, the King David Gifted Academy,
Ebonyi State Vocational College and David Umahi Federal University of
Health Sciences, Uburu, among others.
In order to further improve on the sector, my administration shall emphasize on entrepreneurship, skill acquisition and education for economic self-reliance at all levels and strengthening of the sector per zone, including its leadership, through;
a.Improvement of the infrastructure and welfare of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) and College of Education.
b.Upgrading the infrastructure and status of Ebonyi State College of
Education, Ikwo.
c.Strengthening of Tertiary Institutions and improving their infrastructural needs in Ebonyi State.
d.Promotion of vocational and technical education at all levels.
e.Rebuilding of more public schools and provision of amenities.
f.Provision of teaching and learning materials.
g.Increased effective monitoring and supervision.
h.Training and retraining of teachers in public schools.
i.Engagement of more teaching personnel in public schools.
j.Reactivation of Parents Teachers Association(P.T.A) system and
community participation in education delivery.
k.Partnership with Private Schools Owners to enhance quality education in Ebonyi State.
l.Partnership with faith-based organizations for improved moral and
civic education.
m.Strengthening of Ebonyi State Scholarship System with priority to
indigent and outstanding scholars.
n.Revitalization of boarding school system in our secondary schools.
o.Establishment of education reward system.
p.Introduction of Ebonyi State Education Trust Fund.
q.Introduction of Annual Science, Technology and Arts Fair and
Competition.
values of humility, integrity and accountability in serving you as the
Governor of Ebonyi State. These and many more we will achieve together,
through:
1. EDUCATION
Where We Are In Education
The literacy level in Ebonyi State has improved to a point that the State is
out of the map of the Educationally disadvantaged States in Nigeria. This
is due to the establishment of various innovative Institutions of learning in
Ebonyi State. Some of them include, the King David Gifted Academy,
Ebonyi State Vocational College and David Umahi Federal University of
Health Sciences, Uburu, among others.
In order to further improve on the sector, my administration shall emphasize on entrepreneurship, skill acquisition and education for economic self-reliance at all levels and strengthening of the sector per zone, including its leadership, through;
a.Improvement of the infrastructure and welfare of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) and College of Education.
b.Upgrading the infrastructure and status of Ebonyi State College of
Education, Ikwo.
c.Strengthening of Tertiary Institutions and improving their infrastructural needs in Ebonyi State.
d.Promotion of vocational and technical education at all levels.
e.Rebuilding of more public schools and provision of amenities.
f.Provision of teaching and learning materials.
g.Increased effective monitoring and supervision.
h.Training and retraining of teachers in public schools.
i.Engagement of more teaching personnel in public schools.
j.Reactivation of Parents Teachers Association(P.T.A) system and
community participation in education delivery.
k.Partnership with Private Schools Owners to enhance quality education in Ebonyi State.
l.Partnership with faith-based organizations for improved moral and
civic education.
m.Strengthening of Ebonyi State Scholarship System with priority to
indigent and outstanding scholars.
n.Revitalization of boarding school system in our secondary schools.
o.Establishment of education reward system.
p.Introduction of Ebonyi State Education Trust Fund.
q.Introduction of Annual Science, Technology and Arts Fair and
Competition.
r.Strengthening of adult education to reduce adult illiteracy.
s.Rebuilding of the library system across the State for improved reading
culture.
t.Periodic convocation of Education Summit in Ebonyi State.
u.Introduction of our dialects in the curriculum of our primary and
secondary schools.
v.Payment of priority attention to school safety and security.
w.Teaching of Sciences and Technology in Igbo language.
x.Ensuring that no child of Ebonyi State will be out of school for any reason.
Reviving Public Schools to compete with private schools anywhere in Nigeria.
z.Building of Aeronautical Engineering school in Ezza.
aa.Building of University of ICT, Science and Technology in Offerekpe, Izzi.
2. HEALTH
Where We Are In Health
There is an infrastructural overhaul of the three tiers of healthcare delivery
in Ebonyi State.Some of them are,the virology centre, a world class
referral hospital with centres of excellence –the David Umahi Federal
University of Health Sciences and Teaching Hospital, Uburu and the
thirteen (13) general hospitals, including the magnificent new FETHA complex.
In full cognizance that Health is wealth,my administration shall be
committed to improve healthcare delivery in the State, through:
a.Re-establishment of Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki.
b.Improvement of service delivery in the general hospitals.
c.Staffing and equipping of the existing primary healthcare
development agencies to enhance quality services.
d.Strengthening midwife service scheme.
e.Introduction of regular free medical outreaches and health care
awareness campaign, especially in underserved areas.
f.Collaboration with health care professionals, faith-based
organizations and development partners in healthcare delivery.
g.Enhancement of capacity of health care professionals through
exchange programs and trainings.
h.Introduction of medical volunteer service scheme to support health
care delivery in the State.
i.Provision of Government Community health scheme for the less
privileged and vulnerable ones.
j.Supporting Ebonyi State Health Insurance Scheme.
.Provision of Health insurance scheme for Ebonyians of 80 years and above.
3. AGRICULTURE
Where We Are In Agriculture
The State policy of one-man one-hectare has contributed to food security
in the State. Agriculture has been promoted as the commonest second
address in Ebonyi State.
We will further develop our Agriculturalsystem through practical farming.
Being an agrarian state with arable land, favourable climate for Agriculture
and hardworking farming population, the vision of my administrationis to
adopt a practical approach to Agricultural productivity to increase food production for security, job creation and livelihood,through:
a.Provision of Agricultural inputs and services to PRACTICING FARMERS.
b.Revitalization of Agricultural Extension Services to farmers to provide
them with modern farming techniques.
c.Support farmers with agro-processing and value chain services, such
as food packaging, preservation, and marketing.
d.Promotion of Graduate Agricultural scheme.
e.Restoring the dignity of Agriculture through school and demonstration farm project,at all levels.
f.Revitalization of veterinary institutions and services across the senatorial zones.
g.Re-activation of Nkaliki poultry farmand Ezzamgbo farm complex.
h.Strengthening of Farmers Cooperative Societies.
i.Deepening of one-man one-hectare Agricultural scheme.
j.Providing soft loans to Farmers in Ebonyi State.
k.Establishment of a composity Commission where farmers products
are purchased by Government.
EASE OF DOING BUSINESS
Where We Are In Ease of Doing Business
A basic condition for businesses to thrive is security. In Ebonyi State, the
introduction of 24 hours lightning of the streets has greatly improved
security of business and longer hours of business operations in the State.
I am aware that the business community is a critical partner in the development of every society. Conscious of the need to provide a favourable business climate, my administration will:
a.Establish a Business Community Forum for regular review of business
activities in Ebonyi State.
b.Harmonize and liberalize taxation.
c.Eliminate third parties in the revenue collection mechanism.
d.Provide enabling environment to attract local and direct foreign
investments.
e.Enhancement of the business environment for job and wealth
creation.
5. CIVIL AND PUBLIC SERVICE
Civil and Public Services are the backbone for the implementation of
Government programs and policies. These core segments of the population
will form critical partners to drive the development agenda of my
administration. We will achieve this through:
a.Ensuring regular promotion of workers and prompt payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities.
b.Provision of employment opportunities.
c.Provision of incentives to motivate workers.
d.Partnership with senior citizens to mentor civil and public servants.
e.Expansion of housing schemes for workers.
f.Training and retraining of the State workforce for improved service
delivery.
. HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT/WELFARE OF EBONYIANS
I am convinced that developing human capital is the surest route to
empowering citizens and adding value to our economy; and that a well
ordered society is a function of reformed minds.My administration shall
commit to growing a large number of skilled and knowledgeable citizens
with attitudinal formations, through:
a.Establishment of the directorate of attitudinal change and discipline.
b.Profiling and empowerment of skilled citizens whose products and
services will be needed both within and outside the State.
c.Promotion of vocational and technical education for skills enhancement.
d.Partnership with local technologists and fabricators(artisans).
e.Strengthening of Micro, Small and Medium Scale enterprises (MSMSEs).
f.Paying due attention to the wellbeing of the people(‘Stomach infrastructure’).
g.Improvement of Ebonyi State Transport System and Services.
7. WOMEN AND CHILD CARE
Where We Are In Women And Child Care
In other to ensure adequate protection of the rights of Women and the Girl Child, Ebonyi State has passed the Child Right Law, the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Lawand end female genital mutilation FGM.
The State, as well, has a tremendous percentage of Women in Government
positions.
My administration will further run a gender sensitive Government, while
sustaining the protection of the rights of the Girl Child, through:
a.Increase in women participation in politics and governance.
b.Prohibition of Gender-Based Violence.
c.Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation.
d.Promotion of Free maternal and child health care.
e.Support girl child education.
f.Promotion of marriage and family support programmes.
WATER SUPPLY
Water is life and my administration shall be committed to increase provision and access to quality water supply through:
a.Reactivation of existing water schemes across the State.
b.Reticulation of water to rural and urban areas.
c.Provision of regular water supply in the State.
9. SOLID MINERALS
Ebonyi State is richly blessed with abundant mineral resources, such as lead, zinc, salt, limestone, etc., spread across the various Local Government
Areas. My administration shall:
a.Strengthen existing solid mineral policy to enhance investment opportunities.
b.Enhance host community participation in mineral exploration and
ensure optimal benefits to the people.
c.Protect host communities from environmental hazards, arising from
solid minerals exploration and exploitation.
d.Establishment of solid mineral processing factories.
10. INTERNAL SECURITY
Where We Are In Internal Security
The State has consistently employed alternative conflict resolution
mechanism, in providing solutions to crisis. One of the highlights of the
State’s Internal Security architecture is the establishment of Ebubeagu
Security Outfit and community policing to protect lives and properties, in
conjunction with other security agencies and the provision of Security
Facilities, CCTVs and Infrastructural rehabilitations.
We will improve greatly in this sector, knowing fully well that the security
of lives and property is the primary responsibility of Government. In
recognition of growing security threats in our society, my administration
will prioritize internal security in Ebonyi State through:
a.Establishment of community security forum.
Establishment of Ebonyi State Boundary and Reconciliation Commission to delineate intra-state boundaries, reconcile, reconstruct and rehabilitate conflict areas.
c.Improvement of internal security based on community watch.
d.Strengthening the existing vigilante groups to partner with security
agencies.
e.Peace building and conflict resolution.
f.Improving the quality services of Ebubeagu Security Outfit.
11. ALTERNATIVE POWER
Where We Are In Power
‘Light and crime are in conflict’ –Ebonyi State introduced operation
illuminate Ebonyi streets and roads, to fight crime and insecurity. The
provision of Street Lights in Ebonyi State has increased safety, night life and
business operations, with reduced crime rate.
I am aware that energy is a critical resource for industrial and overall socio
economic development of any society. My administration will leverage on
the ongoing amendment of the power generation act,to provide alternative power supply in Ebonyi State, through:
a.Partnership with energy investors to provide alternative power supply for industrial and domestic use.
b.Deployment of alternate power supply (solarfarm, etc.) to power
street and traffic lights and other uses.
c.Renewable energy.
d.Re-introduction of rural electrification programme to energize our
communities.
e.Introduction of gas generators to power most of our facilities like the
Government House, Shopping Mall, Airport,
ICT AND SMART CITY
Life and services in the contemporary world are driven by digital
technology. My administration shall mainstream digital technology in
service delivery,through:
a.The establishment of ICT Directorate.
b.The expansion of training of public and civil servantsin ICT.
c.Provisionof free internet services in public institutions.
d.Installation of digital surveillance systems in strategic areas in the
State.
e.Strengthening of road security in the State, through digitalization.
13. ENVIRONMENT
Where We Are In Environment
Ebonyi State is adjudged one of the neatest States across the Nation.This
is due to the State’s proactiveness and intentional policies to ensure that
her citizens enjoy a healthy environment.
An environmental friendly society is a requisite for productivity and
healthy living. In recognition of the challenges created by climate change
and other environmental hazards, my administration shall:
a.Recruit and deploy more environmental health workers to drive
Ebonyi State environmental policies.
b.Establish Ebonyi State Waste Management Agency.
c.Revitalize waste recycling system for wealth creation.
d.Partner with environmental protection agencies and the organized
private sectorfor improved performance.
e.Sustainflood and erosion control programs.
f.Promote Green Ebonyi Initiative.
14. SPORTS AND YOUTHS DEVELOPMENT
Where We Are In Sports And Youths Development
Ebonyi State now boasts of a solid foundation for Sports and Youths
Development with the re-construction of Pa Ngele Oruta Township
Stadium, the ongoing Olympic Stadium, school sporting competitions and
empowerment programs.
Sporting activities promote mentaland physical development,social
entertainment, unity,and economic gains. To this effect, my administration
shall:
a.Partner with sports investorsto establish male soccer team forEbonyi
State.
b.Promotegrassroots sports development in schools and non-school
communities.
c.Establish Ebonyi State Sports Academy.
d.Strengthen the State annual sports festivaland competitions.
e.Complete the ongoing Olympic Stadium to boost sports
development in the State.
15. CULTURE AND TOURISM
Culture and Tourism is a viable sector that my administration seeks to
harness. This is in addition to promoting our cultural identity and leisure.
We will achieve these through:
a.Introduction of annual State wide cultural festival.
b.Identification, development, and marketing of exiting tourist sites in
Ebonyi State.
c.Promotion of our indigenous language and culture.
d.Establishment of Ebonyi State cultural centre to house museums and archives.
e.Revitalization of parks and recreation centres.
16. HOUSING AND ESTATE
Housing is acknowledged as a basic human need, to that effect, my
administration shall:
a.Re-establish Ebonyi State Housing Development Corporation.
b.Establish a master plan for the coordination of environmental
friendly estate development.
c.Partner with Federal Housing Authority and the organized private
sector to provide affordable housing in Ebonyi State.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE
Where We Are In Infrastructure Development
Ebonyi State has become a reference point for all things innovative and
solid in infrastructure. We introduced the concept of concrete pavement in
infrastructure and constructed over 1500km roads on concrete pavement.
The Ebonyi International Airport -The biggest International Airport in
Nigeria is near completion.Over 15 twin flyovers completed and
numerous roundabouts with water fountains to boost tourism, completed.
We have the biggest and most beautiful Government House in Africa, to
add to the dignity and status of the young State. There is the Ebonyi Mall
–A Dubai Model Mall, completed and in use. Equally, the St. Margaret
Umahi International Market, completed with subsidiaries in the Local
Government Areas.
These are huge economic drivers and foundations for the upward growth
of Ebonyi State.
My administration envisions consolidation and sustenance of existing infrastructure in the State and develop a policy that will be cost-saving,
effective and efficient, through:
a.Strengthening of Infrastructure management and maintenance policy
for the State.
b.Establishment of a maintenance unit in each ministry, department,
and agency of Ebonyi State Government.
c.Exploration of alternative energy sources for the maintenance and
expansion of the streetlights.
d.Partnership with communities and end-users of existing infrastructure
to protect them from vandalization.
e.Expansion of rural and urban infrastructure.
18. RELIGIOUS AND WELFARE
The Body of Christ, His Church, has remained the foundation of our
successes in Ebonyi State. Our visions, missions,and actions are a product of Divine Mandate. As such, our administration will continue to anchor
our road maps on the precepts of God to serve His people, through:
a.Sustaining the relationship between the Government of Ebonyi State
and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
b.Sustaining the relationship between the Government of Ebonyi State
and Divine Mandate Pastors.
c.Ensuring adequate welfare of our Men of God.
19. ROADS AND BRIDGES
Ebonyi State has become a reference point for the best road networking
Nigeria.Today, we are known as the first State to set the pace in employing
concrete pavement for our road infrastructures a feat of 50 years
guarantee. We have constructed over 1500km roads on concrete
pavement.The present administration has not just built legacy roads but
breath-taking flyovers,making the rightof wayeasier and better. These
road infrastructures are driven to improve the safety of our people and for
the benefit of all road users.
To ensure the improvement and sustenanceof our road infrastructure
policies, our administration shall:
a.Expand our road infrastructures to rural areas.
b.Employ global road technology to safeguard our roads and
strengthen our economy.
c.Strengthen our resolve in connecting our communities and improving
the transportation of Agricultural produce through building of
bridges.
d.Introduction of flyovers at other strategic points in the State to
further complement the magnificent ones done by the present
administration.
e.Cost-effective maintenance of the road infrastructures in place.
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
The present Government has laid solid foundations and created and in
road to turn Ebonyi State into a Commercial Hub to link the South East
Nigeria with the Northern Nigeria, Calabar and PortHarcourt Sea Ports
and also part of Cameroun. The International Airport in Ebonyi State and
the major connecting road network in the State shall facilitate Commercialization. The location of St.Magareth Umahi International Market along Trans-Sahara Highwayand the African Biggest Shopping Mall shall allow for Inter-Regional & Inter-African Nations Businesses and Commerce.The State has as well established three (3)Industrial Zones in the State as a commitment to encouraging rapid Industrialization in the State.
My Administration shall:
a.Search and admit more business moguls of repute to invest in our
commercial facilities.
b.Partner with business people to establish their subsidiaries in Ebonyi
State.
c.Empower Ebonyi People with business talents and ideas within and
across the nation to develop themselves and boost our economy.
d.Ensure that Ebonyi People who are into importation shall use the State as their point of distribution of their Goods
e.Commit to actualization of Industrialization and upsurge of
Companies in the State through public-private partnership.
f.Promote the manufacture of basic consumables of the people in the
State within the realities of demand.
g.Promote the purchase, usage and export of our local content.
a.ReactivateEbonyi State Pipe Production Company.
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