The Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture has
endorsed the candidature of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All
Progressives Congress, APC, in the Sept. 19 Governorship election in Edo
State.
The President of the Chamber, Mrs. Helen E. Atekha-Odemwingie, who led a
team of Executive members that received the candidate at a forum in
Benin City said they have scrutinized his publicly available manifesto
and are confident that his outlined policies and programs will solve the
challenges confronting industrial and economic growth in the State.
She stressed the importance of reviving the industrial sector of the
state to provide jobs and promote economic growth and urged all
residents to elect Pastor Ize-Iyamu because his proposed plans to boost
commerce, agriculture, and industrialization are sound and practical.
On his part, Ize-Iyamu who thanked the Chamber for its endorsement
expressed his disappointment with the present Obaseki-led government for
its neglect of the industrial sector and its poor management of
important factors meant to encourage investments and drive economic
growth.
He assured the members of his commitment to rebuild the infrastructure
of the state and strengthen security to attract investments, support
women operating local and small scale businesses to boost the economy
and eradicate poverty.
The APC candidate called for continuous support and partnership and
presented copies of his SIMPLE agenda manifesto, stating that the
document represents a binding agreement between him and the people if
elected as the next Governor of the State.