Daniel Okwara.
Interview : I have the ambition and the ability to revive the dead economy from hands of Rochas Okorocha who have impoverished Imo State- Daniel Okwara talked about his gubernatorial ambition.
DezMayorz Nigeria was with Imo State gubernatorial aspirant – Pilot Daniel Okwara. The following are excerpts from the conversation, transcribed by Dez Mayorz crew.
Excerpt : A great number of people in Imo state believe in you for 2019 election.
Yes, I have the ambition and the ability to change and revive the dead economic system in Imo state. I want to revive the impoverished Imo State from the present governor Rochas Okorocha and this administration. Imo people deserve better, these people have deceived us alot. And this must stop. I will be the governor of Imo State for the betterment of Imo State.
Excerpt : Which political party are you contesting from . APC or PDP?
It is on low key for now, we are making smart moves and negotiating with parties that have genuine ambition with us and not parties who have selfish interest. I am fully coming for 2019 election, the party will soon be revealed to the public.
Excerpt : Some people are recommending you start from Local government chairman before contesting for the governor.
Obasanjo who became the president of Nigeria. Was he a local government chairman before he became the president? The answer is no.
Excerpt : As a topflight pilot who has travelled across the globe. What’s the difference between the Nigeria aviation system and other countries aviation system.?
Nigeria have not started, there is no room for comparison. Our airport has no facilities. We are still operating under two run way while other countries like China have parallel four run ways. Nigeria landing system is very poor.
Excerpt : Can Nigeria be developed in the next 10years to meet up with other countries standard.?
Chinese people are still very primitive than us but they are more developed than us. 80years ahead of us.
Nigeria require Divine speed to meet up with other countries speed of development.
Nigeria require Divine speed to meet up with other countries speed of development- Daniel Okwara .
Excerpt :Few Months ago ,you raised alarm of fraud…. How someone made away with your unique Apple laptop….
Yes, I went to court after police investigation. We have resolved, the person in question was remorseful. He reported that he was rubbed and the laptop got missing….. I have forgiven him and I have withdrawn my charges.
Excerpt : You are popular in Nigeria, and many referred you as the celebrity CEO and business man. What’s your secret on that?
It’s the Lord’s doing, it’s not by my power. I love and appreciate everyone and I don’t look down on people.
Excerpt : You support the youths alot and sponsor entertainment event.
I love the youth, am a youth. It is not about how much you used to sponsor the event, but the love attached to it.
Excerpt :There’s on going revolution in Nigeria to stop the over aged people. The Youth want to take over power.
“Not too young to run ” . It’s a welcome development. Let the youth get their voters card (PVC) and vote accordingly. The youth will take over, it’s a reality.
Excerpt : What can you say about Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike in Rivers State?
Wike is Mr project. He has done great job even with low state allocation compared with his predecessor. Nyesom Wike is among the best governor in Nigeria. Party aside, the truth is Wike is working.
Excerpt : Donald Trump referred Nigeria as the most beautiful country.
Nigeria is so blessed and rich with human and natural resources. No Tsunami nor earthquakes, our weather and climate is stable. The problem is our leaders and our collapsed system. Nigeria is not better than 30years ago. Dubai was developed from their natural resources earnings, yet Nigeria has done nothing. There is every reason for us to be the best.
Donald Trump is invariably telling our leaders that they are stupid, because we have what it takes to make our country among the best, the most beautiful, most favourable, one of the most visited, yet our leaders do nothing.
Nigeria is so blessed and rich with human and natural resources. No Tsunami nor earthquakes, our weather and climate is stable. The problem is our leaders and our collapsed system. Nigeria is not better than 30years ago. Dubai was developed from their natural resources earnings, yet Nigeria has done nothing. There is every reason for us to be the best.
Donald Trump is invariably telling our leaders that they are stupid, because we have what it takes to make our country among the best, the most beautiful, most favourable, one of the most visited, yet our leaders do nothing.- Daniel Okwara.
Excerpt : When you finished school, did you ever looked for a job?
I looked for jobs but I didn’t find a job, so I started mine.
Excerpt : There is a gossip that you might be into yahoo yahoo.
What is yahoo? I don’t know about it. Am a business man, Am into Exportation and importation and Printing business. Not into Yahoo yahoo.
Excerpt : Have you ever participated in MMM or Ponzi Scheme?
I don’t believe in such, it’s for lazy people. I don’t believe in quick money. It’s a criminal act.
Excerpt : What do you have to tell Nigerian youth?
You can make it, just believe. You can make it without anyone helping you out. I believe in starting first, start first and you will grow and flow with it.
Excerpt : Thank you.
God bless you, you are very welcome.
