The Oyo South senatorial candidate of Accord party, Kolapo Kola-Daisi has said interest of youths, particularly his constituents, would be protected if elected in 2023.
He stated there was need to address challenges facing youths across the nation.
He said youths constitute critical parts of the nation’s voting strength, lamenting that most of them are jobless with nobody seemingly interested in addressing their problems.
Kola-Daisi, who was the special guest at a programme tagged: ‘The Podium’ organised by the Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), said as an economist and finance expert, he would deploy his knowledge and experience to tackle challenges of the youths.
Speaking on his ambition, he said: “I can say that I am fortunate that I came from a family that is well-grounded. Nothing is supposed to ‘enter my head’.
“I will remain level-headed. I can also say that I have reliable political leaders in our party, Accord. They are always there to ensure that we do what is right at the right time. I pledge that after emerging victorious, I am not going to forget where I started from.”
He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to find lasting solution to all issues relating to the ongoing strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
According to him: “I do not wish to apportion blames. All I want is that there should be an end to the incessant strike action by ASUU. Our society must start prioritizing the interests of our young ones. Governments should redirect resources towards the welfare of our youths, our students.”
“Teaching is one of the most noble professions in the world. Our society should do what is right to encourage those involved with this profession.
“Another thing is that Nigeria cannot, as a nation afford what we are presently witnessing. Between 60 and 70 per cent of our youths are already jobless. We cannot afford to now add our public university students to this growing number.
“We should not keep these university students away from school. This wastefulness is too much. Government should put them into consideration and in fact make their welfare a priority while preparing the budget.”