As the countdown to 29th May begins, signaled by the collection of Certificate of return by the Cross River State Governor-Elect, Sen, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, His Deputy, Hon. Peter Odey and the 25 Members-Elect of the Cross River State House of Assembly, the governor elect has said that his administration will empower young people to live their dreams and forget about appointments into government offices.
Otu who revealed this as part of his plans for governance spoke on "The People's First" Manifesto, shortly after receiving his Certificate of Returns from the electoral umpire, INEC. He said he will focus on the people and ensure Cross Riverians are placed first in every policy or actions of his administration adding that he will make appointments unattractive to young people by empowering them with skills and resources to be enterprising and self reliance.
He said he will provide an enabling environment for businesses and entrepreneurs to flourish, while subsidising all factors of production.
"…for the youths and women, your time has come, people will see and envy you, they shouldn't be envy and bitterness anymore in Cross River State. Appointments won't be popular again, we will support our young people in various skills development and support their entrepreneurial dreams. We will make the state business friendly and subsidies all factors of production."
"…Like the party chairman as said, Monkey work Monkey chop, no big man will come and reap the fruits of your labour"
We will increase Women participation in governance, we will give Cross River State a facelift. I will not let you down, my words is my bond, if I cannot do it, I won't say it. But initially there will be sacrifices from us all." He concluded.
He also used the opportunity to thank the party for standing strong all through the various stages of the race.