The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has vowed to secure Nigeria and make it possible for the citizens to go about their daily activities without any fear if elected as president in the 2023 presidential election.

Tinubu promised to increase the security forces in the country, adding that State Police and other measures to spur grassroots democracy and development would be explored by his administration.

He said this at the APC presidential campaign rally held at Michael Okpara Square in Enugu State on Wednesday.

The APC presidential standard-bearer equally promised to make Enugu State the manufacturing hub of Nigeria, saying the state has what it takes to be the economic powerhouse of the country.

Tinubu said not only is the state blessed with mineral resources, it has a friendly climate good for national prosperity.

“I am determined to solve insecurity at the state, regional, and national levels. Citizens will no longer fear bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists.

“I will increase our security forces, upgrade tactical communications and transportation, improve our surveillance and protection of critical places and facilities like marketplaces and roads.

”Those who seek to do harm will be tracked down and will know no rest until they change their violent ways,” the former governor of Lagos State stated.

On the agitation for more control of resources and police by states, Tinubu said: “States need more authority and resources to spur grassroots democracy and development.

“States must have more of a say regarding law enforcement. State Police and other measures will be explored.”

Tinubu further vowed to make Enugu State an international export hub and a tourism destination.

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“I dream of an Enugu State where agriculture is flourishing, and national and international exportation is the norm. I envision a state where manufacturing and production are booming. Where domestic and international automobile, heavy machinery and other companies set up assembly plants.

“In this visionary state, tourism will be a major source of income. People will travel far and wide to watch their favourite teams play at the Nnamdi International Azikiwe Stadium, to enjoy a game of golf at the Enugu Golf Club and to visit the National Museum of Unity.

“I dream of an Enugu State where the intelligent, talented and hardworking citizens standing before me today have access to quality education, affordable healthcare, lucrative jobs and real opportunities.

“My industrial master plan encourages domestic manufacturers and producers. My administration will create the right business environment through lower import tariffs on the semi-manufactured inputs needed to increase manufacturing here.

“We will provide tax credits and reduce interest rate loans for businesses. Youth employment will be increased through employer credits and on-the-job training,” he added.

Tinubu, therefore, praised the people of Enugu State for being very talented and showcasing the talent wherever they find themselves.

Also speaking at the rally, Imo State Governor and South-East Coordinator of Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council, Hope Uzodimma, urged the people of South-East to rethink their politics, saying the time has come to frontally confront the challenges of the region.

The governor said the people of the region needed a courageous leader who can take bold decisions and guarantee fairness and justice, adding that Tinubu is such a leader.

“We cannot follow a vehicle that has no tyre. Even when you push it, it’s going nowhere,” he said.

Others at the rally were the APC Deputy National Chairman, South, Emma Enekwu; former Governors Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom); and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole; among others.

The Star