By Reporter
A candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) vying for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu 1 Constituency , Adekunle Razaq Aderibigbe has harped on wealth creation and infrastructure development through the maritime industry in the communities.
The NNPP candidate who spoke over the weekend in Lagos with newsmen reiterated that the Ikorodu Lighter Terminal under his constituency has the potential to create over a million direct and indirect jobs in less than one year.
NNPP candidate affirmed that Lagos State , Federal Governments would work in synergy to create wealth from the port adding that ideas are enormous through sponsorship of important bills.
Aderibigbe stated that part of his manifesto in the forthcoming election will emphasis on how to revamp the Ikorodu Lighter Terminal for optimal utilisation noting that the facility is a gold mine which has not be harnessed as it ought to.
According to him, if voted into office next year, there are strong indications that the constituency will reap bountifully from the port because bills on wealth creation would be the focal point as a lawmaker , pointing out that NNPP is not resting on its oars in the area of employment.
Aderibigbe who also expressed disappointment over poor infrastructure decay by the current administration ,lamented that “My interest in the lighter terminal is that there is so much businesses to tap from the facilities.
“I am so much passionate about the strategic location of the facility and how it can benefit us as host communities.
“The terminal is up to task in wealth creation and what I intend to do if elected is to promote bills that can bring about more investments in that terminal because our focal points centred on how to bring about employment and engagement for my people , Lagosians and even Nigerians in general .
“Though its a national asset even though its under our constituency but employment is in the forefront of my manifesto “,he added.
The young and vibrant politician called on communities leaders and youths to change the narrative in the political landscape of the state adding that interest of the people in the community is of optimal importance .
Aderibigbe maintained that wealth is a function of attracting investment and effective infrastructure system, play key roles for public sector participation in furtherance for businesses around the communities to thrive.