"I Want To Leave A Legacy Of Good Governance In Osun State"...Tunde Adedeji Vows
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Elder Tunde Adedeji |
Adedeji, who chairs the board of several blue chip companies and also, has represented the State as a member of the Technical Committee on Regional Integration of Western Nigeria, is no stranger to quality administration and management.
Having also served on the board of Osun State Agricultural Development
Corporation, Adedeji is a strong and dedicated member of the All Progressives Congress, APC whose philosophy of life specifies that, “man does not live by bread alone”.
According to the guber aspirant, this philosophy of his, made him to choose the camp of the progressives; all along the lines of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), Action Congress (AC), Action
Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and presently All Progressives Congress (APC) where he is one of the leaders in Ayedade Local Government.
He described the incumbent governor, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola as a man whose developmental stride has
clearly demonstrated his professional calling.
He disclosed that, "having done an extensive research on harnessing the huge resources of Osun State to increase its capacity, shore up the revenue and fill the huge infrastructural gap, including grassroot agricultural potentials and poverty alleviation through massive investment in Agriculture, Agro industry, and Agribusiness, pointing out that this will come as a way of building on the achievements of past and serving administrations in the State".
"This is in addition to equitable and
fair wealth distribution", he further noted.
Soliciting for the support of the good people of Osun state, Elder Tunder Adedeji assured that, "if given the mandate to serve you, I intend to
lead an all-inclusive government, bridge the gap between the rich and
poor; provide developmental initiatives that are sustainable and positively impactful on the generality of our people".
"I will particularly encourage the women folk by reserving 40% of appointment for our women".
On his vision for the state, Elder Adedeji disclosed his intention to elevate Osun State to the next millennial stage of envy, equity and justice, economic liberation, financial empowerment and above all, the fear of God.
"Please, give me your support that will help us all to steer the ship of the State of Osun unto the harbour of greatness", he implored.
“My chances of becoming the party’s candidate and winning the next
governorship election in Osun State are bright” he said.
Speaking on his gubernatorial bid, Elder Adedeji said he had to join the gubernatorial race to bring in the much needed investment to develop the state, harness the huge resources, shore up revenue and fill the gap in infrastructure.
“I have what it takes in terms of exposure, education and vision to lead Osun State to the next level of development. I have been in politics since 1998. Prior to that, I was active in student politics, a king maker and parliamentarian during my days in University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife (OAU))", he revealed.
"Nobody could have been president of the Students Union without my input. I attempted the House of Representatives in 1999 and my ticket was ceded to a former Speaker of the House of Representatives. I cooperated with Chief Bisi Akande; our great leader, political father, mentor and great coach".
"I have been a loyal party man. I have gained a lot from our progressive
leaders; I am a key player in Osun Politics".
Adedeji noted that, the greatest travail of the progressives was the struggle for the actualization of the mandate
of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
"I am glad that I was part of the process. I am able to mix maximally with different kinds of people; youth, women, the old, privileged and under privileged. I have a lot of contacts both locally and internationally that can be harnessed to bring in the much needed investment to develop the state".
"I want to leave a legacy of good governance” he said.
Tasked on how he hopes to approach the electoral contest, Adedeji said he would fight the election on economic issues.
“Osun should not be a poor state. The state is endowed. If given the mandate, I will leverage on the infrastructural development efforts of the incumbent".
"All that is needed is a visionary leader, who can think out of the box, come up with solutions that will address the paucity of development in the state".
Since Osun state is an agrarian community, we have to increase productivity through massive investment in agriculture, agro industry and agribusiness.
"I am committed to building a state where there would be economic buoyancy, a hub of modern development and beehive of business investments and employment generation
activities”.
He promised to create new jobs, ensure proper training and enabling
environment for the civil servants in the state.
“Work is the antidote to poverty” he said.
Adedeji who praised Major General Leo Segun Ajiborisa (Rtd), Alhaji
Isiaka Adeleke (of blessed memory), Navy Commodore Anthony Udofia,
Brigadier General Anthony Obi, Brigadier General Theophilus Bamgboye, Chief Bisi Akande, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Ogbeni Rauf
Aregbesola for contributing towards the development of the state, promised to lead an all-inclusive government, bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, provide developmental initiatives and encourage women reserving forty percent of appointment for them.
“Having garnered experiences in private and government agencies, I
have decided to bring to bear the flourishing and unending exposure I
have acquired over the years to serve my people".
"I feel there is no better time than now, to contribute at a higher pedestal to the development of Osun State than 2018".
"I have been in public administration and business for years. All I can do is to strive to do better", Adedeji stated.
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