Okocha joins Delta gov race, promises private-sector approach PDP

 

A maritime expert and PDP governorship aspirant in Delta State, Mr. Peter Okocha, has declared that he would introduce the private-sector mentality into the business of governance.

He also promised to utilise the 13 per cent derivation fund to develop the oil-producing communities in Delta State.

A statement on Sunday by his Campaign Organisation said the business magnate made the promise at WADATA Plaza, National Secretariat PDP in Abuja, when he returned his Expression of Interest Form for the governorship race in Delta State.

He said, “It is my intention to introduce the private sector mentality into the business of governance. In fact, good corporate governance would be the driving force of my government. Civil servants must deliver efficient services and appropriately remunerated.

“Furthermore, if elected, I will use the 13 per cent derivation fund to develop the oil-producing areas of the state because the people in these areas suffer environmental degradation, untold health hazards as well as economic deprivation resulting from oil exploration activities.

“My government would be pan-Deltan. No part of the state would feel abandoned and I assuredly declare that it is my intention to build on the legacy of the present administration.”

Present at the event were leaders of various interest groups from Delta State among which were Delta State PDP Youth Solidarity Group, National Congress of Anioma Youths and the Delta State Multi-Ethnic Coalition.

 

Okocha joins Delta gov race, promises private-sector approach PDP