Akwashika Godiya
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Akwashika Godiya is a Nigerian politician. They have contested 2 elections (2 wins) across 2 parties. Most recent: 2023 Nigerian Senate Elections as Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate.
Political Career
Biography
Akwashika Godiya is a male political candidate affiliated with the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Born circa 1974, he represents Nassarawa in the 2023 senatorial election, where he secured a victory. His educational qualifications include FSLC, SSCE, and BSC, though no specific institutions are mentioned.
He is a candidate from Nassarawa State, competing in the 2023 senatorial race within the SDP. His background remains limited to the qualifications and electoral outcome provided.
Party Positions
Policy positions from Social Democratic Party (SDP)'s manifesto.
Agriculture
Will provide state subsidies for farmers and peasants, reposition agricultural support programs, and encourage private foreign investment in agribusiness to boost food security.
Anti-corruption
Strengthen the independence and accountability of the judiciary by improving remuneration, working conditions, upgrading facilities, and expediting trials to deter corruption.
Economy & Trade
Nigeria commits to advocating for non-reciprocal trade status under WTO and addressing developmental issues from the Doha Ministerial, aiming to reform World Bank/IMF policies to better serve Third World countries.
Education
The SDP will design educational programs in the tech, edtech, and agricultural sectors with active Diaspora involvement, including allowing Diaspora voting in Nigerian elections.
Energy
Will eliminate federal government monopoly on power supply and devolve responsibilities to states and the private sector over five years, aiming for a significant expansion of private sector involvement beyond existing Independent Power Projects (IPPs).
Enterprise grant support
Will restructure CBN’s entrepreneurial program to cover all six geopolitical zones and extend micro-finance support for youth-led businesses under a skills acquisition program.
Environment & Climate
Commits to stopping gas flaring within two years as a specific environmental policy.
Foreign Policy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be restructured to improve foreign policy capabilities by enforcing language skills for diplomats and maintaining a 60:40 ratio between career and non-career diplomats.
Governance & Reform
The SDP pledges to ensure community participation in Niger Delta development programs, drawing on existing reports like NDDC and Ledum Mittee Report, aiming for holistic region-wide growth within four years.
Infrastructure
Committed to rapid improvement of critical infrastructure like electricity, petroleum products, water supply, and access roads to reduce production costs and enhance competitiveness.
Reliefs and scholarships
Will develop effective mortgage institutions offering long-term loans to homebuyers at low interest rates
Security & Defense
Overhaul the Nigeria Police Force in training, orientation, and practices to adopt international best practices for modern policing
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