In C’River ,Atiku promises to prioritize devt of Calabar Port

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar

The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has urged the people of Cross River to be loyal to the party, noting that the state would benefit if he emerges winner in the forthcoming election.

He spoke  at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar during his presidential rally also promised to develop the Calabar port as part of efforts to promote commercial activities in the South-South region of the country.

He said he will also ensure the construction of rail lines from Lagos through Calabar to Port Harcourt while promising to link the state with other parts of the country through the construction of road infrastructure.

The former Vice President  said when the port is properly developed the Eastern flank of the country will be served, employments will be created and it will be a golden opportunity for the people of the state.

“I have factories in Adamawa and if the port in Calabar were working, I would not need to pass my goods through Lagos.

“If you open up the Calabar port, the Eastern flank of Nigeria will be served by the Calabar port and that will be massive business and employment for people in this part of the country.

“The moment Calabar port is functional it will be an attraction and benefit to the people.

“Developing the Calabar port will be a golden opportunity for the state and if you vote PDP we will implement this project which has been grounded by the APC.

“Your agricultural produce will be to your own benefit if the port is functional”, Atiku said.

“Continue to be loyal and PDP will continue to be loyal and beneficial to you”, former vice president said during the party’s rally in Cross River.

While giving reasons he should be voted for, Atiku said he would restructure the country for Nigerian’s benefit.

“If you open up the Calabar port it will create massive business and important opportunities for the people of Cross River State. Another thing you should understand, the moment the Calabar port is expanded and is functional, it is going to be an attraction to factories and businesses and it will be to the benefit of the people of Cross River State.

“This is just one, again agricultural potentials are going to be multiplied. So developing Calabar port alone is going to be an abundant opportunity for the people of Cross River and I promise you, if you vote for PDP for the president and governorship, we will work together with your governors, your legislators we will implement this policy which has been grounded by APC.

“There is the issue of infrastructural development, that is first of all, the road networks connecting you with neighbouring states and then secondly the proposed rail line from Lagos through Calabar to Port Harcourt,” Atiku said.

He said his policy of restructuring the country is another very important policy of us which we will implement so you hold your leaders accountable at the local level.

He also promised to inject US $10 billion  into the economy which will be deployed to enable our young men and women set up small businesses.

He thanked the people of the state for always having faith in the PDP saying the turnout for the rally is “evidence of massive support we enjoy in this state”. 

He charged them to continue to be loyal to the  PDP  and the PDP will continue to be loyal to you.