*Promises to work For Resuscitation of Ajaokuta Steel
The senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
for Kogi Central, Barr. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has promised to work for the resuscitation of the Ajaokuta steel company when she gets to the Senate.
Barr. Natasha made this known on Monday, January 23, 2023, when she took her campaign to Ajaokuta local government area to end her Ward-to-Ward campaign.
She called on the people to come out in their numbers on election day to vote for her and other PDP candidates.
“Your action on February 25, 2023, general elections can make Ajaokuta steel company works, don’t allow party loyalty to deny us the opportunity to correct past mistakes.
“By the special grace of God, this election will be the starting point of a democratic revolution that will bring about reforms to our economy, society, and our well-being as a people. God will not come from heaven to change our condition, let’s take action to change our story.
“As we leave here today, take our message of hope to your family members and friends to vote for PDP, don’t forget the promises you have made to yourselves. Whenever you drive through Ajaokuta steel company, remember these promises so that we can drive a new narrative for ourselves, and reposition Ajaokuta as one of the wealthiest local government areas in the country.
“We have suffered enough, don’t be afraid, don’t allow yourself to be intimidated”, she said.
Barr. Natasha has been leading the campaign for the revival of the Ajaokuta steel company in her senatorial district. She had led protests to draw the federal government’s attention to the moribund steel plant.
Recalled that without any political office, Barr. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan held the National Assembly to a standstill on 1st March 2018 during the National Assembly’s sectoral debate where she exposed the factors militating the revival of Ajaokuta steel company, and suggested the way forward.