Ezekwesili promises to reduce poverty if elected

Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili , the Presidential Candidate for Allied Congress Party of Nigeria has promised to reduce poverty to the barest level in the country if elected in 2019 .

Ezekwesili made the pledge during a courtesy visit by ‘ Women in Politics Organisation ’ to her campaign office in Abuja on Thursday .

According to her , poverty cannot be completely eradicated from the society , but she would work hard to minimise it through inclusive economic growth and job creation for the youth .

The candidate said that being a woman was not a challenge for her to win the election , reiterating that she was keen on giving dividends of democracy to all Nigerians .

“ The unemployment figure in the country is scaring and a huge number of graduates co
me into the labour market every year .

“ Some will argue that gender equality is a deal that cannot be achieved , but I disagree because the society is already moving in that direction .

“ I will ensure good representation , poverty alleviation and good economic policy for the development of the economy , ” she said .

Ezekwesili also promised to put in place policies targeted at empowering women to tackle poverty , as well as establish a sustainable financial system that would address discrimination against women .

She called on youths in the country to shun all forms of vices, and not to allow themselves to be used by politicians during and after the general elections.


( NAN )