Madam Patience Key, a female aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on Saturday officially announced her candidacy for the 2024 Edo governorship election in the state.
Key, who declared her aspirations at the PRP headquarters in Benin, expressed her motivation to contribute positively to the state through inclusive interaction with its citizens.
She revealed that under her potential administration, human capital development would be a primary focus area aimed at improving the quality of life for all Edo residents.
She said “human capital development is one critical area I will focus on. The human capital development will be by treating human beings right.
“Still on human capital development, we will look at Education and build vocational skills which I call professional academy because in America, skills drive wealth.
“My human capital development policy will start from when a child is born because that is when you shape them.
“We need to build talents and create an enabling environment for Small businesses to thrive because business of government is to create enabling environment.
“I will be running a model of government that would work with the private sector, SMEs to grow the Edo economy.
The aspirant expressed her desire for a more balanced economic landscape in the state, minimizing the gap between rural and urban areas.
Key, who previously served as the chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora, United States of America, emphasized that there is no need to search for better opportunities abroad, asserting that ample opportunities exist right here in Edo.
“Edo gave me everything I needed to grow in life before I left for the United States. So there are greener pastures and enjoyment here too,” she added.
Additionally, the State PRP Chairman, Dr. Greg Igbinomwahia, emphasized the necessity for a shift in political leadership in Edo, citing the perceived lack of development under the governance of both the APC and PDP.
He urged the people of Edo to make a decisive choice by voting for the PRP, asserting that it is the party capable of offering hope and meaningful change.