The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Katsina State, Lado Dan Marke, has pledged to tackle youth unemployment and ensure that academic qualifications translate into meaningful economic opportunities.
Mr Dan Marke made the commitment on Saturday in Katsina while inaugurating a 17-member advisory committee of his campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He declared that his administration, if elected, would end the situation where young people graduate without securing employment.
“For our youths, the time of dumping certificates is over,” he said.
The candidate promised to introduce policies that would help young people gain employment, establish businesses and contribute meaningfully to the state’s economy.
He identified agriculture, education, healthcare and irrigation as key sectors his administration would prioritise to generate economic opportunities and improve living conditions.
Mr Dan Marke also pledged to adopt a market-driven economic approach to encourage private-sector investment, reduce poverty and create a favourable environment for businesses to flourish.
Expressing concern over what he described as excessive taxation and extortion, he promised to implement measures to reduce the financial burden on businesses and residents.
On healthcare, he said he would establish specialist hospitals to expand access to advanced medical services and reduce the need for residents to seek treatment outside the country.
He added that his experience in business management had equipped him with practical knowledge of running enterprises, which he intended to apply towards driving economic development in the state.
Earlier, the PDP state chairman, Nura Ahmadi, introduced the 17-member advisory committee and charged its members to remain committed to the party’s success.
Similarly, the director-general of the campaign council, Sagiru Musa, urged party supporters to unite and work towards achieving their objective of changing the state’s leadership.
(NAN)
