The frontline aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming Anambra 2025 Governorship Election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has vowed to develop a homegrown solution to address the rising insecurity in Anambra State if elected governor.
Prince Ukachukwu, a renowned
philanthropist, made this vow during a conversation with newsmen in Osumenyi,
Nnewi South Council Area of the state, while reacting to the numerous cases of
kidnapping, killings, and other heinous crimes in the region.
Ukachukwu maintained that the
situation has escalated because the current leadership in the state is not
attuned to the realities of local governance and has only proposed solutions
that are alien to the problems at hand.
The business mogul stated that
with the gift of emotional intelligence and street credibility that God has
blessed him with, and by harnessing the collaborative efforts of security
institutions and agencies, he will be able to provide workable solutions that
will permanently reduce incidents of crime in the state.
He noted that matters of
security are very sensitive and require a high level of confidentiality;
however, he emphasized that non-kinetic approaches will form the bulk of the
comprehensive package he will implement if elected to address the insecurity
situation.
According to him, providing
numerous avenues for positive engagement of youths, which his administration
will focus on, will significantly reduce the number of errant youths who resort
to criminality.
“It is essential for Ndi
Anambra to understand what we are facing, which I attribute to the sustained
neglect of young people by successive governments.
“Many youths have found
vocations in all kinds of crimes, making substantial amounts of money.
“We must discourage this not
only by being decisive in dealing with criminals when caught to diminish the
allure of crime but also by opening avenues for gainful opportunities for young
people,” he noted.
Ukachukwu, who prides himself
as a "street general," expressed confidence that he understands how
to generate wealth and deploy it to impact lives. He added that with his
expertise in various kinds of businesses and his extensive contacts, he will
leverage state resources to attract investments that will create jobs and
wealth opportunities for the populace.
The astute politician promised
to harness collaborative efforts from security institutions and agencies, both
locally and nationally, to combat insecurity on a kinetic level.
He also vowed to establish a
mentorship and adoption model for nurturing businesses owned by young
entrepreneurs across the state.
“Under this initiative, we will
see accomplished business leaders mentor and adopt young entrepreneurs who are
just starting out, providing them with support and other necessary assistance.
“This will be similar to the
Apprenticeship Business Model but will be unique in that the processes are
properly streamlined,” he said.
The business mogul noted that
as Igbos, “Our people must return to a communal system of living where everyone
supports each other’s growth.”
According to him, the widening
gap between the rich and poor remains a driving force behind various crimes in
the region.
“If you observe closely, you
will notice that those being kidnapped are often perceived as wealthy. The
reason is that criminals feel they need to steal from them to elevate their
status.
“What if we begin to create a
system where the wealthy support the growth of the poor—financially,
educationally, or through other means?
“As a street general, I
understand the language of the street and will definitely respond if elected
governor,” Ukachukwu enthused.
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