PORT HARCOURT (Sundiata Post) – Dr. Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has lauded Keke Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (KORAN) for their ingenuity and industry.
Peterside, who made the commendation at Elelenwo during a visit, said his government would pay special attention to the needs of KORAN because the association is engaging idle hands by providing employment opportunities to Nigerians.
“Your job is very important to us because without you there would have been serious transport chaos in our communities. Keke gives over 5,000 persons job. If these jobs were not available, this probably would have translated to 5,000 idle hands and we all know the consequences. I know that some of you are graduates, yet you have decided to do this job to help yourselves and your families so that you can stay off crime.
“I will assist you because I know you have challenges. When we come to government in May, we will sit with you and tackle all the challenges.”
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Peterside also addressed the issue of multiple taxation, describing it as unfair and unacceptable. He described the extortion and intimidation of keke operators as inhuman but promised to sit with them after the election to see to the end of all the infractions.
On security, the APC candidate said his government will work with unions like KORAN to ensure that lives and property are secure. On his part, Peterside promised to strengthen existing microfinance agencies so that KORAN members can obtain loans, invest in other forms of business and generally live a more meaningful life because APC is all about change for the better.
But he warned that everybody must be prepared to drive this change. “In this election, we have two options, either to move forward or backward, the choice is ours. But moving forward means good security, development, peace, continuity, stability and progress. Our party, the APC offers all these and more. So obtain your voting card because it is your power. In addition, ensure that you sacrifice by waiting to vote and be certain that your vote counts.”
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