President Goodluck Jonathan has said that if elected, he will create young businessmen and young farmers because small and medium scale enterprises will be encouraged.
President Jonathan while addressing the crowd during his presidential campaign in Kano said “any country that we are at par with now can never overtake Nigeria again in all fronts-in economic front, in industrial sector, in agriculture; and that is why we are trying to create young farmers.
“We are trying to create young business men. Luckily, we are in Kano, and if you talk about business, you remember people like the Aliko Dangotes, you can remember the Dantatas, the Rabius and others.
“So, we will surely work with you to encourage small and micro medium scale enterprises to make sure young people like you grow up to the likes of Aliko Dangotes.That is what we stand for, that is what we are working for.’’
He added that his administration will improve commerce and industry in the state, he said “We reassure you that working with you, working with the incumbent PDP government; we will surely continue to improve commerce and industry in Kano. We will make sure young people have jobs, our women will have jobs; and that the economy of Kano will continue to grow from strength to strength.’’
Meanwhile, Senate President, David Mark while speaking during the zonal campaign of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Otukpo said “Jonathan remains the best that can move the nation forward.”
He charged the people of Benue state to vote en masse for the Peoples Democratic Party come next month.
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