| 21 June 2018 | Ukorebi Esien
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party in Cross River
State, Dr. Paul Udayi, has said if given the opportunity to run the affairs of
the state as governor, he will only do one-term of four years under which he
will I reposition the state on the path of development and return her lost
glory.
The Obudu born politician who disclosed this on Wednesday while
address newsmen on the state of affairs in the state, said his intention to
rule for just one term of four years is "In order not to distort the
zoning formula that is already in place.
“I do not need more than three years to do all I need to do
after which I will write my hand-over note. He added
"My intention to run for the governorship of Cross River
State is in response to the cry of Cross Riverians for good leadership. As a
child of God, I know that if the right leadership is on the throne, the people
rejoice.
"I will reposition Cross River on the path of
development and return the lost glory. When you think about development, the
first thing that comes to mind is security. With good security in place, with
the available natural and human resources, you do not need to go searching for
investors. Investors will look for you because they have security for their
investments.
The Real Estate Developer charged electorate who are
disappointed in the way the state is being run, to effect a change by collecting
their Permanent Voters Card, and get ready to change the narrative for the
better.
"Everyone who has not got his Permanent Voters Card
should ensure to do that now so that they can vote in the kind of leadership
they want.
He said, "Cross Riverians have a choice to decide their
fate in the forthcoming general elections. If they miss it this time, they
would have lost it. This is not the time to continue to complain, it is the
time to make the change.
"The housing investment in Akpabuyo brought in not less
than N15bn into the economy of the state. So, I have a testimonial.
Shelter will top my priority as a governor. Within three years, the development
I will bring to the state will be better imagined.
"On youth development, aside from political appointment,
I will embark on development that will last a lifetime. Building entrepreneurs
and business managers in an environment that is very enable."
In the real estate sector, Udayi said that he had invested
over N15bn in housing schemes in the state, adding that he was ready to widen
the scope if given the mandate to lead the state.
"With good infrastructure in place and the right
operational policies, investors will trace you. Infrastructures development is
what touches the life of the common man.
"I will also look at areas of entrepreneurial
development, social and housing development, education and health. I will go
all out for rescue mission. The state needs to be rescued.
"As a realtor, I know the right thing to do and I have
demonstrated it with the construction of over 300 housing units in Akpabuyo for
the low and medium income earners.
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