If elected, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has pledged to facilitate smooth exploration of the region’s petroleum reserves.Information Guide Nigeria
According to Naija News, the former vice president made the declaration on Tuesday in Bauchi State during a PDP presidential campaign rally.
The PDP flagbearer promised to restore the North East region’s rail transportation system as well if elected as the next President.
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According to Atiku, the train lines will facilitate the movement of crude oil to seaports for export as well as petroleum products from Gombe and Bauchi to other regions of the nation.
The PDP candidate also said he would invest in the empowerment of youths and women in order to discourage restiveness and other forms of anti-social behaviour across the country.NYSC portal
He expressed happiness at the huge crowd of supporters seen in Bauchi and commended the state governor, Bala Mohammed, for the development strides in the state.
He said: “I want to thank the people of Bauchi State for this wonderful support, the support that we have not seen in any other place across the country. I also want to thank Governor Bala Mohammed because of the good works he has done in Bauchi as we are seeing here today.
“Governor Bala Mohammed has constructed roads, schools, and health facilities and we want to commend him for all these achievements. And we recommend him to you people so that you can vote for him, and if you vote for PDP, vote from top to bottom.
“I have also pledged that the petroleum resources that have been discovered between Bauchi and Gombe States will be exploited for the broad benefit of the people, and I pledged to make sure our young men and women receive loans to set up their small and intermediate enterprises for self-employment.“JAMB Result
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