On his four cardinal visions:

“Our administration has four cardinal visions. We intend to achieve all four visions within our first four–year term. They are as follows: i.) build confidence of the people in their government by demonstrating accountability and responsive leadership. ii.) build a viable economic structure—where everyone who wants to work can be gainfully employed. iii.) build our crippled infrastructure that will enhance the growth of commerce, and iv.) build our (the nation’s) human capacity by investing in our youth—i.e. encourage and develop mid–level manpower, artisans, technicians, technologist, researchers and advanced researchers in all of our tertiary educational institutions.

“Regarding the first cardinal vision, within twenty–four months of our administration, every Nigerian, either home or abroad, will feel a significant impact of our administration in their daily lives. Immediate and effective solutions to basic needs to sustain human existence such as uninterrupted electricity, portable pipe–borne water, drainage systems, and good road networks will be implemented. To our nationals residing outside of the country, all of our foreign missions shall be retooled such that the welfare of our citizens residing in their jurisdiction will be their first priority. The acquisition of passports, visas, and all other immigration services shall be streamlined to make it as painless as possible. All our entry ports shall come under the Office of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, we are committed to upgrade all entry–port facilities, within the first twenty–four months, to twenty–first century standards.

“Regarding the second cardinal vision, the epileptic banking system shall be overhauled. There cannot be any meaningful growth in the economy with the current costs of borrowing at 25%. We will partner with our banks such that they will be the engine that drives commercial development, sustainable physical development, human development, and innovative research and development in our institutions of higher learning. We will encourage, support, and reward small business entrepreneurs by providing access to funds through government–backed loan guarantees.

“Regarding the third cardinal vision, we will build our aging infrastructure and provide a common–sense approach to meet new infrastructural challenges. We will partner with the private sector, the state governments, and local governments to bring about desirable results to meet short–term needs and long term goals. All of our state capitals, including Abuja, shall have direct infrastructural assistance from the federal government.

“Regarding the fourth cardinal vision, we will invest in the next generation. The youth is Nigeria’s most valuable asset. Therefore, we intend to promote world–class educational facilities that meet the challenges of the twenty–first century global economy and beyond. All educational institutions—from special education, vocational education, trade schools, and first–class research institutions shall be adequately funded. No Nigerian will be denied an educational opportunity. Our education will be tailored towards our immediate and future needs. We will conquer the land for the benefit of the people.”

Ositelu speaking in the ‘ITEN Framework’, his manifesto for the 2019 general elections.

Isaac Ositelu

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