Objectives
The party’s objective in this sector shall be:
- To ensure responsible and efficient exploitation of our mineral resources
- To ensure that government maintains exclusive rights over mining activities in the country;
- To attain self-sufficiency in minerals and refined petroleum products
- To contain environmental degradation arising from mining operations.
Iron and Steel Development
Iron and steel development are the foundation of an industrial revolution in Nigeria. Therefore the government of our party will undertake the following measure:
Objectives
- To ensure the completion and take-off of Ajaokuta Steel Complex because of its primary desirability to various industrial concerns, especially on railway systems.
- Ensure that a viable iron and steel industry is established and maintained as a pre -requisite for industrial and technological take-off.
Niger Delta
The situation in Niger Delta is a sore on the nation’s conscience, which calls for special attention. The deteriorating condition and the declining standard of living of our people there is a source of embarrassment to the nation and a cause for serious concern. Our party shall tackle the Niger Delta question once and for all by constructively engaging the people in the Delta with a view to finding amicable and lasting solution to the problem. This engagement will cover, among others, the following:
- Environment
- Infrastructure
- Political and economic participation
- Derivation
- Relationship with oil companies
Filed Under: ACN Manifesto
Saturday, August 06, 2011
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