A governorship hopeful for Benue State in the 2027 election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jeffrey Kuraun on Thursday rolled out an economic blueprint promising to create jobs and deliver infrastructure across the State.
Unveiling his “Vision Direction” manifesto in Abuja, Kuraun laid out plans to revive local industries, slash red tape for businesses and pour funds into utilities and rural links—essentials he called non-negotiable for any thriving economy.
Kuraun vowed to spark hiring through skills training, agribusiness ventures and small-business loans, aiming to forge “a productive economy that creates opportunities for young people” and lifts living standards statewide.
“No economy can grow without good roads, reliable public utilities and access to markets,” Kuraun said, pledging heavy spending to connect farms to buyers and unlock trade.
“We will invest heavily in infrastructure because no economy can grow without good roads, reliable public utilities and access to markets,” he said.
Kuraun also promised to promote free trade initiatives capable of opening up Benue to regional and international markets.
He noted that debt management and prudent financial administration would be adopted to ensure sustainable development without overburdening the state.
According to him, “We must manage resources responsibly, reduce unnecessary spending and ensure that every kobo borrowed is tied to measurable development outcomes.”
Kuraun further pledged to create policies that would support small and medium enterprises, describing local businesses as critical drivers of economic expansion.
He stressed that modern infrastructure and investment-friendly policies would attract investors, improve productivity and boost internally generated revenue for the state.
The governorship hopeful added that his administration would also pay attention to innovation, technology and entrepreneurship to position Benue as a competitive economic hub.
“Our vision is to create a prosperous Benue where innovation thrives, businesses grow and citizens have access to sustainable economic opportunities,” he said.
Kuraun maintained that the overall objective of the manifesto was to improve living standards, promote inclusive governance and drive long-term economic transformation across the State.
