Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has joined the race for the presidential seat.
His media office stated on Sunday that the minister had been consulting stakeholders in his All Progressives Congress (APC) party as well as stalwarts of opposition political parties.
He publicly declare his intention on April 19, the media office stated.
After visiting Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, he added that Ngige issued a statement to consult with the opposition, talking to supporters in Amansea, a town on the border with Enugu. The
Media Office also said that Ngige's position was informed by his belief that his aspirations had a bipartisan appeal.
"I visited the Governor of Enugu as part of a state-wide consultation. He belongs to the PDP but is an Igbo.
" He is a very realistic and demanding person. Also, Enugu Remember that it is the capital of the former Eastern Region, and you know that respect is mutual.
"That week I also consulted with other Nigerians who were not in the party, so I had to consult with the Governor of Enugu that he would also consult.
" He I told me to put the ball on the net.
"That is, this trip isn't just for APC members. Our brothers at PDP are of those I'm eager for a position in their party. I easily agree to rise above some.
"I'm not afraid at all. I'm doing that job. Even the brothers of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) will be involved in future challenges," he said.
Minister also stated that the history of his administration as a civil servant, governor, senator and minister made him stand out.
"What we were in Anambra in 34 months did not do, for eight years.
“I did 34 months during which I laid the foundation for the new Anambra. I didn`t just lay the foundation; I also took the house beyond the lintel level.
“I built schools, returned schools to the missions, rescued Odumegwu Ojukwu University from the status of a glorified secondary school – built structures there and secured accreditation for 15 courses including Law and Medicine.
“I rehabilitated and upgraded our general hospitals, including EnugwuUkwu, Onitsha, and Amaku in Awka and restructured the state`s civil service, and also introduced examination as a basis for promotion.
“I built more than 500km of roads across all senatorial zones that are still standing today.
"I also inherited 42 billion N of debt when I took office. I'm not talking about it. I put my hand on the plow and started working, paying off pensions and salary delinquency," he said.
Ngige added that he has the advantage of being part of this government and part of the 7th Senate.
"I'm well prepared for the job," he emphasized.
"I'm going to transform Nigeria like I transformed Anambra. It's dated April 19th. All roads should lead to the arrow, where the problem will be solved," Ngige said. I made a joke.
Nigeria's News Agency