Akan Udofia: Why I choose Umbrella over broom ahead of 2023
The Chief Executive Officer of Desicon Engineering Limited, Mr. Akan Udofia has clarified his position on the political party belongs ahead of 2023 governorship election.
Mr Akan Udofia who is said to be interested in the race, posited that he belongs to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The CEO stated this when he addressed the November, 2021 Congress of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Akwa Ibom State Council, Uyo.
Mr Akanimo Udofia maintained that he identified with the PDP because of the symbolic significance of its logo, the Umbrella.
He reasoned that since the umbrella signifies coverage and security, Akwa Ibom State people are well covered by the principles and ideals of good governance come 2023.
The business icon identified human capital development as the best form of development, noting that the time is ripped for the building of Akwa Ibom people through people – oriented government and empowerments.
Mr Udofia added that it is only when an individual is well taken care of that he will be able to use the infrastructures put in place so far.
According to him, the 2023 electioneering and governance should focus on people and human development.
He noted successive governments in Akwa Ibom State have done enough in physical infrastructure, stressing that attention should be redirected to impacting in human lives and also promote better life.
The 2023 PDP Governorship aspirant commended Governor Udom Emmanuel’s industrialization stride and maintained that the best way to sustained the gains by the incumbent administration beyond 2023 is to ensure that whoever will succeed the Governor must be ready to embark on human capital development.
Mr Udofia added that it is only when an individual is well taken care of that he will be able to use the infrastructures put in place so far.