The governorship candidate of ACCORD in Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Emem Coffie, has revealed he has designed a template to create wealth and lift Akwa Ibomites out of poverty if elected governor in 2023.
His words: “I am not a regular politician, I think differently. Even if you are not educated, our administration will empower everyone in Akwa Ibom and make sure they succeed. What is growing vibrant economies in the world is Small and Medium-sized Enterprises; I am coming with the large heart to help our people because they are suffering.”
Engr. Coffie stated this on Monday at a Townhall meeting with Stakeholders of ACCORD at the party’s new secretariat on Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo.
According to the structural engineer and successful entrepreneur, the State would continually find it difficult to develop and experience the needed economic growth if it rely only on the federal allocations to drive its economy.
Engr. Emem Coffie, who was flanked by his wife, State Chairman; Rt Hon Martins Ansa and other party Executive Committee members told stakeholders who filled the hall to its brim that, “things must change in Akwa Ibom,” promising to carry out radical development by focusing on wealth creation, encouraging commercial agriculture and attracting investments.
”We need re-orientation and I must tell you that wealth creation is my top priority because we have to deliberately do something to create something for our people to survive and come out of poverty.”
Meanwhile, no fewer than 300 Point Of Sale (POS) terminals have so far been distributed free to Akwa Ibomites by the ACCORD party’s Governorship Candidate; Engr Emem Coffie.
The guber candidate explained that the approach reflects the party’s commitment to delivering practical solutions to members financial challenges.
The Townhall meeting featured question and answer session and distribution of empowerment forms to stalwarts of the party.
