Daily Times Nigeria News23 Oct 2024
Constitution Review: House to engage NGF, NGE, LG chairmen, CSOsSP
Shehu Obed Paul
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Shehu Obed Paul is a Nigerian politician from Gombe. They have contested 1 election (1 win) across 1 party. Most recent: 2023 House of Representative Elections as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate.
Political Career
Biography
Shehu Obed Paul is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, G.C.E., and BSc.. He contested the 2023 Gombe State House of Representatives election as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate alongside running mate Danlele Timothy A.. He won the election.
Party Positions
Policy positions from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s manifesto.
Anti-corruption
PDP commits to strengthening anti-corruption institutions (EFCC & ICPC) and enforcing transparency reforms, including asset declaration laws and removal of immunity clauses for public officials.
Education
Ensure free education up to Junior Secondary School (JSS1) level and commit to revamping tertiary education.
Energy
PDP pledges to eliminate gas flaring, enforce air pollution regulations, complete deregulation of downstream petroleum sector, and lay gas pipelines nationwide for industrial use.
Environment & Climate
Commits to reclaiming and rehabilitating land devastated by desertification and soil erosion through afforestation in affected areas.
Healthcare
Provide free medical services for pregnant women and children under five years, rehabilitate health facilities in each LGA, and support local production of essential drugs.
Infrastructure
Accelerate the completion of key rail projects, including standard gauge rail lines between Lagos and Kano (Phase 1) and Port Harcourt to Jos (Phase 2), by privatizing or concessioning the Nigerian Railway Corporation to private operators.
Reliefs and scholarships
Introduce a service compact (SERVICOM) aimed at improving governance through enhanced engagement with the public sector.
Security & Defense
PDP plans to refine recruitment methods, retrain personnel, improve logistics, and strengthen early warning systems for police reform.
Technology & Digital
Will establish internet/computer learning centers in all LGAs, provide computers for secondary schools, and enforce local content policy for telecom equipment.
In The News
Tribune Online22 Oct 2024
Constitution review: Reps set to engage NGF, NGE, LG chairmen, CSOs, othersNew National Star12 Jun 2024
I disburse 50 million worth of grant to my constituents without budgetary allocation – Hon. Obed PaulPeoples Gazette Nigeria7 Mar 2023
INEC releases full list of elected lawmakers for Nigeria’s 10th AssemblyThe Guardian Nigeria News28 Feb 2023
Goje returns to Senate as PDP shines with Dankwambo, othersShow 2 more articles
Tribune Online27 Feb 2023
#ElectionResults: Goje, Dankwambo win Gombe Senate seatsRipples Nigeria27 Feb 2023
Sen Goje, Dankwambo win Gombe Senate seats, PDP sweeps Reps seatFollow the 2027 race
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