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…Unveils Seven-Points Development Roadmaps
Ben Dunno- Warri
A strong contender in the race of Warri Federal Constituency, House of Representatives seat in 2027 general election, under the platform of National Democratic Party (NDP) Dr. Sheriff Mulade, has reaffirmed commitment to the employment of youths and sustainable empowerment programs for women, mostly traders across various ethnic groups in the area.
This was contained in the seven-point development agenda aimed at promoting inclusive representation, technological advancement, economic viability and employment opportunities across the constituency.
The NDP candidate who unveiled the agenda, tagged; “The Mulade Sheriff Development Compact, while briefing newsmen in Warri yesterday, noted that the area had been denied the opportunity of experiencing human capital and infrastructural development far too long by those who have had the opportunity of representing it at that level.
While stating that he chose the come to the media to unveil his agenda because journalists serve as a window through which information about public affairs reaches the wider society, he maintained that anyone seeking political office should be able to tell the electorates what he intends to achieve and how such objectives would be accomplished.
According to him; “It is important if you are aspiring for a political office to tell the people what you want to do for them and how you are going to get it done,” he said.
He said the first pillar of his agenda was purpose-driven representation, stressing that a lawmaker could not effectively represent the people without regularly consulting them.
“I cannot go to the Green Chamber in Abuja saying I am the one representing the Warri Federal Constituency without consulting with my people,” he said.
Mulade identified unity-driven representation as the second pillar, describing Warri Federal Constituency as a multi-ethnic constituency comprising the Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo and residents from other parts of Nigeria who live and contribute to the development of the area.
He argued that all stakeholders must be carried along in the political and developmental process, noting that non-indigenes also play significant roles in the economic life of Warri.
“Most of the investments in Warri are owned by non-indigenes,” he said.
The NDP candidate listed people-oriented representation as the third pillar, saying constituency projects should address the genuine needs of communities and deliver lasting benefits rather than temporary relief.
He called for regular engagement with communities to identify their priority needs instead of imposing projects without adequate consultation.
For the fourth pillar, Sheriff Mulade proposed inclusive representation, saying every ethnic group, community and interest group should have a sense of belonging in governance and representation at the National Assembly.
He said representation should extend beyond particular ethnic groups and accommodate the interests of all eligible residents of the constituency.
“If given the opportunity to represent the people in 2027, I would support a system of representation that gives different groups access to political participation,” he said.
Sheriff Mulade identified economic empowerment and sustainable development, particularly for women and youths, as the fifth pillar of his agenda.
He said his office would engage ministries, government agencies, multinational companies and other critical stakeholders in the business sector to attract employment and economic opportunities to the constituency.
He also disclosed plans to establish an employment desk in his office through which available opportunities would be communicated and distributed across the various ethnic groups, including non-indigenes.
“The women are our target for empowerment while the youth will engage constructively through employment opportunities,” he said.
On the sixth pillar, employment opportunities, Sheriff Mulade said his previous experiences in community leadership had given him an understanding of how to engage businesses and institutions to create opportunities for residents.
He recalled that during his tenure as youth president and later as a community chairman, he engaged multinational companies operating in the area and facilitated employment opportunities for residents.
He said he would deploy his relationships, experience and influence to attract more employment opportunities to Warri Federal Constituency if elected.
“This is what I believe I have knowledge of, and before the end of the four years, I will change Warri,” he said.
The candidate’s seventh and final pillar is accessibility, reliability and dependability.
Mulade promised to remain accessible to constituents and intervene in matters within his capacity, saying physical absence from the constituency would not prevent constituents from reaching his office.
He described his word as his integrity and bond, saying his performance should be assessed through his actions and willingness to honour his commitments.
The candidate said the seven-point compact was designed to provide a clear direction for his proposed representation and to ensure that the people remained at the centre of governance.
He also emphasised the need to prepare young people for the future, describing youths as an important part of the constituency’s development process.
