Chief Joshua Akporowho Denila

U-TURN 2027

A New Dawn for Delta State is Here

For too long, we have traveled down a road of neglect and poverty. It's time to turn away from a system that has failed us. This isn't just a campaign; it's a collective decision to change our direction towards a future of prosperity, security, and dignity for every Deltan.

Education

This section outlines our plan to reverse the decay in our educational system. We will move from crumbling infrastructure and demoralized teachers to creating world-class learning environments where every child can succeed. We will provide free education from primary to secondary level with 3 years compulsory skill acquisition. Click on each solution to see our focused commitment.

☹️ The Problem

  • Crumbling Schools: Neglected and unsafe learning environments.
  • Demoralized Teachers: Poor welfare and lack of professional support.
  • Unaffordable Fees: Quality education is out of reach for many.
  • Outdated Skills: Curriculum disconnected from modern job demands.

💡 The U-Turn Solution

  • Rebuild & Equip Schools: Aggressive renovation and modernization program.
  • Invest in Teachers: Prioritize welfare, training, and timely salaries.
  • Affordable Quality Education: Reduce costs and expand transparent scholarships.
  • Skills for the Future: Integrate vocational and technical training.

Security

Peace is not negotiable. This section details our strategy to turn from a state of fear and insecurity to one of enduring peace and safety. We will deploy AI driven security technology with advanced people recognition and behavioural tracking to stamp out all social vices with advanced access control in all communities statewide. By empowering communities and creating opportunities, we will address the root causes of crime and build a secure Delta for all. Explore our solutions below

☹️ The Problem

  • Rampant Crime: Rising kidnappings and violent clashes.
  • Top-Down Policing: Security efforts disconnected from communities.
  • Youth Vulnerability: Lack of opportunities pushing youth towards crime.
  • Porous Borders: Easy entry for criminal elements.

💡 The U-Turn Solution

  • Technology Driven Community Policing: Empower local vigilantes and intelligence networks.
  • Youth Engagement: Create jobs and rehabilitation programs.
  • Strengthen Borders: Enhance security at community entry and exit points, with advance emergency response systems and teams.

Economic Empowerment

Here, we outline our U-Turn from economic stagnation to a vibrant, opportunity-rich economy. Our plan focuses on industrialization, agriculture, and entrepreneurship to create sustainable jobs and empower our people, as illustrated by our job creation projection, in this plan, factories will be estalished in all local government headquarters within the first two years of this administration. Our youth deserve more than joblessness and despair. We will train over 25,000 software developers across the state and setup an Artificial Intelligence technology Hub that will drive the next wave of aritificial intelligence in Nigeria and other parts of the world. .

☹️ The Problem

  • High Unemployment: A generation of youth without jobs.
  • Stagnant Industry: Lack of investment and support for businesses.
  • Neglected Agriculture: Untapped potential for food security and jobs.
  • No Startup Capital: Young entrepreneurs lack access to funding.

💡 The U-Turn Solution

  • Industrialization & SME Support: Attract investment and provide accessible loans.
  • Agricultural Revolution: Invest in modern farming and market access.
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Fund: Provide seed capital for innovative ideas.

Projected Job Creation (First Term)

Accountable Governance

The era of impunity and corruption must end. This section details our unwavering commitment to a U-Turn from a system of plunder to one of absolute transparency and accountability. We will restore integrity to public office and ensure that the people's resources work for the people. All government tax collection and services will go online with full automation to stamp out corruption and weed out bad eggs from the system

☹️ The Problem

  • Widespread Corruption: Public funds diverted for private gain.
  • Weak Institutions: Anti-graft agencies lacking autonomy.
  • Opaque Contracts: Lack of public oversight in procurement.
  • No Accountability: Public officials acting with impunity.

💡 The U-Turn Solution

  • Zero Tolerance for Corruption: Absolute transparency in public finance with a technology driven civil service and full computerization of government operation within six months.
  • Empower Institutions: We will setup a Delta State anti corruption buy with full autonomy.
  • Transparent Procurement: Enforce strict due process and public oversight.
  • Mandatory Lifestyle Audits: Ensure accountability for all public officers.

Affordability & Prosperity

The high cost of living is crushing families across Delta State. Our final pillar outlines a U-Turn from this economic hardship to affordable prosperity. Through targeted initiatives in affordable health care, agriculture and commerce, we will tackle high food prices, after two years we will ensure a minimum of 18 hours of electricity daily in all LGA across the state using solar energy and the state's abundant gas resources. In our first year we will give out 500,000 solar power kits assembled in Delta to ensure every rural household gets basic power. We will make life easier for every Deltan with a minimum of 3 free government run electric buses in every LGAs.

☹️ The Problem

  • Soaring Food Prices: Basic necessities becoming luxuries.
  • Market Exploitation: Unfair pricing and trade practices.
  • Poor Infrastructure: Bad roads increasing costs of goods.

💡 The U-Turn Solution

  • Food Security Initiatives: Boost local production to stabilize prices.
  • Fair Market Regulation: Curb exploitative pricing practices.
  • Infrastructure for Commerce: Improve roads to reduce transport costs.