The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has pledged to tackle poverty in Nigeria with a view to reduce it to the barest level if elected president in the 2019 general elections.

Dr. Ezekwesili made the pledge during a courtesy visit by “Women in Politics Organisation” to her campaign office in Abuja on Thursday.

Daily Trust reported her saying her government would mainstream gender-related issues, especially as it concerns the welfare of women and the girl-child.

While acknowledging that poverty cannot be completely eradicated from the society, she promised to work hard to minimize it through inclusive economic growth and job creation for the youth.