Commerce, An Economic Strategy For Development  -Governorship Aspirant

Commerce, An Economic Strategy For Development  -Governorship Aspirant

Dr. Jeffrey Kuraun, an All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Benue State has described commerce as an essential component of national development and wealth creation. 

Dr. Kuraun in a statement issued to newsdishng.com stated that, “Commerce is an essential component of national development and wealth creation. Commerce generates various employment opportunities in different areas such as transport and logistics, banking, and retail. We must promote trade (internal and external) and provide an enabling environment to all sectors that provide aid to trade (transport, banking, insurance, warehousing, advertising, communication). Trade will fuel economic growth, support good jobs, raise living standards and help the good people of Benue provide for their families with affordable goods and services”. 

The young and vibrant candidate said E-commerce technology will play a very important role for Benue trading partners and give consumers greater purchasing power and allow them to buy a wider variety of goods at lower prices. “We will establish hundreds of assistance programs to businesses and entrepreneurs in the form grants, advice, training, and management counseling” he added.

In a related development, the gubernatorial hopeful has outlined business model behind night-time economy as a viable policy for development in the State. 

Dr. Kuraun said if elected as the Governor of the State, he will utilize water resources to develop a night-time economy. “We will dredge the River Benue to prevent/avoid frequent flooding, enable navigation and promote inland water transportation to serve as a viable alternative or addition to road transport”, he said.

Dr. Kuraun also declared that his passion to drive a positive change in Benue state would make a positive difference. “Inland water transportation is environmentally friendly and will be the most economical mode of inland transport in Benue. We will establish Benue River Maintenance Agency (BRMA) for upkeep, care and sustenance of River Benue and its tributaries” he said.

He noted that collectively, will also construct waterfront facilities for entertainment, dining, nightlife, leisure/recreation, arts, music, theatre, festivals, events and tourist attractions including shopping malls and hotels for accommodation to earn revenue, promote tourism, create jobs and ensure our towns and cities become safer, vibrant and more attractive at night. 

“Some of the proposed tourist attractions that can be developed through public and private sector collaboration and will be the first of its kind in Nigeria include: Makurdi Waterpark (family amusement park), Makurdi Musical Water Fountain (dancing fountain), Makurdi Boat Cruise (sailing near the Benue river bank aimlessly for fun) and Makurdi Eye (State capital observation wheel)” he added.

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