Buhari working to reposition economy, says Edo legislator

A member of the Edo State House of Assembly from Akoko-Edo South Constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Agbaje, has assured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s effort to reposition and stabilise the economy. He said: “I am confident that these efforts would change the situation for the better”.

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Agbaje, who called on Nigerians to be hopeful of a better country, said: “I consider it an obligation as well to let you know the challenges confronting us and our determined efforts. This is important so as to bridge the gap between expectations and realisations”.

He spoke at the weekend, in Igarra, Headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, during a Town Hall Meeting and interactive session with his constituents.

Agbaje said: “We are all witnesses to the economic woes now bedeviling our dear country. The situation knows no exception. Governance at all levels have been seriously affected and in some cases almost brought to its knees, hence it has become increasingly difficult for governments to make good, its promises and obligations to our people.

“Irrespective of this untoward situation, we must look forward with hope and this is more so, as the All Progressive Congress (APC)-led Federal Government is working assiduously to reposition and stabilise the economy. I am confident that these efforts would change the situation for the better.

“Permit me to say that the 2015 constituency projects is being handled by my predecessor, Hon. Dele Oloruntoba. I want to express hope and confidence that the projects are on-going and that they will be well executed.

The legislator added: “The 2016 budget has been presented already; it is going through the process of possible review. I want to assure you that I and my colleague from the North constituency have been putting heads together to making sure we have our fair inputs which we will pursue vigorously. Subsequently, however, I hope that we will take advantage of this kind of town hall meetings to articulate our needs in order of priority and set them as our common agenda and targets. This will guide us to project our collective interest.

“Within the period under review as a new legislator, I have moved two Motions on the floor of the House and have also contributed positively to other Motions and Bills which I am convinced are in the interest of my people. I became the first to move a Motion that got to a resolution of the House in this Sixth Assembly of Edo State.

“With the support of my colleagues, I moved a motion of urgent public importance on the BEDC impunity which resulted in the power outage experienced in Igarra community and environs. We got justice.

Buhari working to reposition economy, says Edo legislator