Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday said the current administration would begin to implement its campaign promises immediately the national assembly passes the 2016 budget into law.
He gave the indication while representing President Muhammadu Buhari at the inauguration of the newly-constructed Ota township road in Ado-Odo/Ota council area of Ogun state.
The inauguration of the road was part of the activities lined up to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the state.
He said the federal government had mapped out plans to support artisans in the country with funds to help improve their businesses.
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”I want to assure the people that immediately the budget is passed into law, we will zoom into action and all our promises will be fulfilled,” he said.
”We have plans for artisans and market women; they are already in our plans in the budget and we will give them soft loans to boost their businesses.
“We must not lose sight of the fact that it is the masses that voted for us and we must not let them down.”
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He also said the cornerstone of the present government was to provide employment for youths across the country, insisting that all of government’s promises, particularly to the youth, would be fulfilled.
While commending Ibikunle Amosun, governor of the state, for the massive infrastructure development, he called for the continued support of the people.
In his address, Amosun thanked the VPand appealed for continued understanding from the citizens, saying government could not finish everything at once.
He said his administration would not relent in its mission to rebuild the state, by ensuring an all-round development.
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The president also inaugurated the Aiyetoro township road in the Yewa north local government area.
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