Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has vowed to reduce poverty by fifty p.c (50%), particularly within the rural areas earlier than the tip of his administration within the state.
Nwifuru who was represented by the state commissioner for Skills and Job Creation, Mr. Elijah Oko-Udu, disclosed this whereas talking with newsmen shortly after a stakeholder’s city corridor assembly to assessment the appointment of his aides.
He expressed readiness to eradicate poverty and enhance agriculture and schooling throughout the brief interval of his administration.
He stated, “Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru through the ministry of skills and job creation is determined to reduce poverty by fifty percent within a short time in office.
“The state through my ministry will soon have a comparative advantage to compete with the states in the Federation.
“You know that our state is formerly known as backwards and poorest in terms of education and agriculture but by the end of this tenure, Ebonyi State will have a great tangible thing to boast of.
“Ebonyi State under Francis Nwifuru will now compete with other states favourably.”
He additional applauded the governor for his willpower to carry alongside all stakeholders as a manner to foster peace and unity within the state.
