By Nkechi Ojukwu
A man with large heart who believe in human development, multi -business mogul, Basil Maduka has categorically mentioned that competent leadership and quality representation is required for the long awaiting progress and development in Owerri zone.
Maduka made the comment while having a chart with journalist in Owerri last weakened on his ambition to represent Imo East Senatorial District, Owerri zone in the National Assembly.
The aspirant who explained that the Red Chamber is not a place for fighting, but is where wise and visionary men who have managed resources, invested in human and capital development and obtained the prerequisites capacity to offer the needed representation to the citizenry.
Maduka, decried on ceaseless insecurity in Imo State and South East in general, as a result of hunger, unemployment and frustration.And the end-products he opined leads to the decimation of innocent lives,disruption of economic activities and destruction of property among others.
According to him security issues are the product of corruption on the part of political leaders access board. Adding, they only manipulate the common man to enrich themselves, build expensive houses in other countries and achieve their selfish aims.
“Time flies, our youth are ageing without achieving anything because nothing is laid for them to take by and our future generation may not have patient with the present situation.
He said, unfortunately, apart from lacking the requirement for security, the professional politicians lack the excellent ability to build and negotiation skills and commitment to attract industries and companies to develop the state and all the Local Government Areas .
Maduka promised that if elected he would use his position to bring a lasting solution to the lingering insecurity, for peace to be restored. A competent leader is one who protects the lives and property of the populace.”It is due to poor leadership, lack of accountability at all levels of government and unemployment that have fueled the insecurity being experienced in the Southeast and Imo state in particular.
As an experienced multi-national business wizard ,
I will ensure that infrastructure, mega projects as well as companies will be built in the zone and in the state to provide employment to the youths and ring roads in the LGAs of Owerri zone will not be left out.
