Am Here To Change Nigerian Narrative Says Felix Presidential Aspirant


 



A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Nicholas Felix, has said the N100m nomination and expression of interest forms will not stop him from pursuing his presidential ambition.

Felix said this on Saturday in Lagos while declaring his aspiration to contest the 2023 presidential election.

The 40-year-old Edo State indigene, who is a United States-based pastor and industrialist with business concerns across Nigeria, disclosed his seven-point agenda which includes tackling insecurity and addressing the massive unemployment.

He said he is in the race to change the Nigerian narrative through the support of the not-too-young-to-run law, promising to bring more young professionals home and abroad together to contribute to the development of our great nation.

Felix said, “I didn’t expect it to be this expensive, but I later got different views about it. If the purpose of the high cost of the form is to scare the youth, I will not be scared. In fact, by next week I will purchase the form. It is time for a youth to come on board and do something differently. Nigerians have been yearning for a young leader and the time is now.” 

Reeling out his seven-point agenda, Felix said, “Rescuing Nigeria and Nigerians from perennial insecurity by strengthening and equipping of our military formation and the police force.

“More men and better equipment are desperately needed! Improving power generation by revisiting and correcting loopholes in the privatisation process and also delving into alternative energy sources.

“Providing quality and affordable healthcare for the people. Infrastructural management and development. Eradicating corruption in all forms and blocking all sources of financial leakages in the system·

“Improving the standards of education in Nigeria· Agricultural mechanisation· Socio-economic development (youth empowerment, poverty alleviation, HIV/AIDS eradication, child welfare improvement, and protection of vulnerable groups).”

He promised not to betray Nigerians if elected, adding, “Mark my words compatriots, we will never betray your trust and the social contract that will exist between us, and in the first 100 days, we will fight insecurity with every force and might.

“We will restore the confidence and the glory of our men in uniform who pay the ultimate price to keep us safe.

“We will revamp the educational system and overhaul its philosophy to solve societal problems through adequate research and proper implementation. We will empower our talented youths by investing more in information technology, science, engineering, and humanities as well as encourage start-ups and support other micro-businesses.

“In collaboration with the private sector, we will create jobs by providing enabling environment for citizens to thrive. We intend to turn away from our culture of consumerism to becoming a producing and self-sufficient nation.

“We will not pay lip service to the diversification of our economy, we will develop the solid mineral sector and invest massively in agriculture, to put Nigeria on the map, as a major food belt in Africa.  

“We will tackle our electricity problem head-on, from generation to transmission and distribution, as we intend to explore other sources of energy without relying on our hydrothermal and gas potential alone.

“Most importantly, on the front burner of our policies, I will champion the cause of peace and unity of our dear country. Also, since good governance precedes development, it has become imperative that I surround myself with the most qualified and experienced professionals to help pilot the affairs of this great country- Nigeria, in the right direction.”

The presidential hopeful said through his array of initiatives, as one who has lived, worked, and employed professionals abroad, particularly in the USA, he would work with the most excellent professionals back home and in the diaspora, to resuscitate our ailing economy.

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