The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Delta State election, Engr. Isaac Eshor, has unveiled his manifesto, outlining proposals covering agriculture, electricity, education, healthcare, maritime development, employment and public-sector reforms.
Eshor presented the document in Asaba on Tuesday, saying his proposed administration would focus on improving the utilisation of the state’s natural and economic resources.
According to him, Delta State’s oil and gas resources, agricultural potential, waterways and maritime location could provide opportunities for economic development and employment if properly harnessed.
Eshor Outlines Electricity Proposal
A major component of the manifesto is electricity supply.
Eshor proposed the development of gas-to-power projects, saying Delta State’s natural gas resources could be utilised to support electricity generation for households, businesses and industries.
“We believe that uninterrupted power supply is achievable. Delta State possesses enormous gas reserves that can be converted to energy rather than being wasted through gas flaring,” he said.
He proposed the use of gas-powered turbines and related infrastructure, alongside greater local participation in the construction, operation and maintenance of power facilities.
Eshor said improved electricity supply would help businesses reduce operating costs, support industrial activities and create employment.
His reference to uninterrupted electricity represents a policy objective contained in his manifesto and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of immediate 24-hour electricity across the state.
Eshor Says Agricultural Investment Proposal Was Frustrated
The AAC candidate also spoke about an agricultural investment initiative he said he previously sought to bring to Delta State.
Eshor said the Pan-African agricultural scheme had the potential to attract approximately $1 billion in investment and create employment through the development of agricultural production areas.
He claimed the initiative could generate at least 2,000 direct and indirect jobs in each local government area, subject to the availability of suitable farmland.
According to Eshor, he held a series of meetings with the Delta State Commissioner for Trade and Investment between 2023 and early 2025 regarding the proposed investment.
He alleged that the initiative did not receive the necessary support from the state government.
“I brought a Pan-African agricultural scheme that would have brought an investment grant capable of attracting about one billion dollars to the state for agricultural development,” he said.
Eshor said he would seek to revive the proposal if elected governor in 2027, adding that he already had contacts that could assist in pursuing the investment.
The claims regarding the proposed $1 billion investment, projected job figures and the alleged lack of government support are attributed to Eshor and were not independently verified for this report.
Eshor Questions Management of State Resources
Eshor also raised concerns about the management of Delta State’s financial resources.
He cited ₦4.199 trillion in federal allocations, excluding internally generated revenue and the state’s 13 per cent derivation, as the amount he said accrued to the state over the period under reference.
He argued that resources available to the state should be reflected in improved infrastructure, healthcare, education, electricity, employment and other public services.
Eshor proposed stronger transparency and accountability mechanisms in the management of public funds.
The ₦4.199 trillion figure cited by Eshor was not independently verified as part of this report.
Education and Workers’ Welfare
On education, Eshor proposed free education in public primary and secondary schools.
He said the proposal was intended to ensure that children would have access to education regardless of their parents’ financial circumstances.
He also proposed monthly bonuses of ₦100,000 for government-employed teachers, doctors and nurses, while other civil servants would receive ₦50,000 monthly.
Eshor said the proposed bonuses would help improve staff motivation and retention.
He further proposed prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pension entitlements, as well as reforms to civil service housing and loan schemes.
Healthcare Proposals
In the healthcare sector, Eshor proposed free maternal healthcare for pregnant women and free medical treatment for Deltans aged 70 and above.
He also proposed upgrading healthcare facilities and improving the welfare and working conditions of medical personnel.
According to him, greater attention should be given to vulnerable groups and access to essential healthcare.
Maritime and Blue Economy Proposals
Eshor, who has a background in the maritime sector, also outlined plans to develop Delta State’s maritime economy.
He identified the state’s coastline and waterways as opportunities for investment in shipping, vessel maintenance, marine transportation, logistics, fisheries and related activities.
One of the proposals is the establishment of a modern dry dock and supporting maritime infrastructure.
Eshor said the development of such facilities could attract investment and create employment in the maritime sector.
Youth Employment and Security
On youth development, Eshor proposed vocational training, entrepreneurship programmes and increased opportunities for young people in employment and governance.
He also proposed working with relevant security agencies and strengthening community-based security mechanisms to improve safety across the state.
He said a secure environment would be important for economic activity and investment.
Eshor Describes Manifesto as Social Contract
Eshor described the manifesto as a framework for his proposed administration if elected governor in 2027.
“This manifesto is more than a collection of promises. It is a contract with the people of Delta State, founded on integrity, driven by compassion, and guided by a clear vision of prosperity, development and shared progress,” he said.
The manifesto unveiling comes ahead of the 2027 Delta State governorship election, with electricity, agriculture, employment, education, healthcare, infrastructure and economic development among the issues likely to feature in political discussions.
The proposals contained in Eshor’s manifesto remain policy commitments and would require appropriate funding, legislation, regulation and implementation if his party wins the election.
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