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  • ‘Fulfil your campaign promises’

    ‘Fulfil your campaign promises’

    Industrialist and chieftain of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi, has called on political leaders to sacrifice for the country.

    Ajadi, speaking yesterday on Eid-El-Kabir, said they should fulfil their promises to voters.

    He urged them to emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah’s command and fulfilment of promise to Allah, saying they should develop the country and bring prosperity to Nigerians.

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    Ajadi said: “Despite the harsh economy, I enjoin Muslims to rejoice for the gift of life. When we are alive, there is hope for a better tomorrow. We should be grateful to Allah for the peace we enjoy in our nation.

    “Political leaders must remember promises during electioneering campaigns and fulfil same to the electorate who defied rain and sun to vote for them.

    “Our leaders should fear and respect God. They should ensure people don’t not suffer.”

  • Sanwo-Olu: I’ll fulfill campaign promises

    LAGOS State Governor-elect Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Lagosians that he will implement his campaign promises and break new grounds in good governance.

    He promised to hit the ground running, following his inauguration on Wednesday at Tafawa Balewa Squares, Onikan.

    Thanking Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his campaign team, led by Tayo Ayinde, the party officers led by Chairman Tunde Balogun, and supporters, including Muslim members who are fasting, he noted that the governorship election went well.

    Noting that party members looked forward to the inauguration with excitement, Sanwo-Olu said as from Thursday, the new administration will begin to deliver dividends of democracy to Lagosians.

    The governor-elect spoke in English and Yoruba at the Lagos APC victory rally held at the Police College, Ikeja at the weekend. Party elders, chieftains and followers were in one accord at the event where the ace Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, entertained the crowd.

    At the ceremony, party leaders and campaign directors received certificates of service from Sanwo-Olu in recognition of their commitment to the party.

    The party officers include Balogun, Ayinde, Cardinal James Odumbaku, Alhaji Ganiyu Badmus, House of Representatives member Jimi Benson, Bolanle Akinyemi-Obe, Ashipa Kaoli Olusanya, Sesan Daini, and other elected local government chairmen.

    Sanwo-Olu, who stormed the venue around 11.48 am, gave a hint on the direction of his administration, saying that policies, programmes and projects would be dictated by the needs of the people.

    He promised to immediately tackle the challenges of flooding, traffic management, schools and hospitals, job creation and empowerment for artisans.

    He said his administration would not condone laziness, urging intended beneficiaries to develop their talents, interests and abilities.

    Turning to local government chairmen, Sanwo-Olu said they should strive to replicate at the grassroots the expected growth strides of the administration.

    Acknowledging refuse disposal as a major challenge, he said disposal bags would be evenly distributed to get the heap of refuse off the environment.

    He said the government would enlighten and mobilise churches and mosques to play a role in the dissemination of vital information on environmental sanitation and cleanliness.

    Ayinde, who thanked the party faithful, spoke on the efficacy of prayers, which worked well for him as the campaign manager because his team approached the assignment with determination and spiritual prayers.

    Noting that the campaigns were Herculean tasks, he said Sanwo-Olu lived to expectation as a sellable candidate.

    He said the flagbearer’s youthfulness and dynamism were captivating to the electorate.

    Ayinde thanked the campaign team members for their loyalty, saying the directors approached the tasks with dedication.

    He noted that Sanwo-Olu was appreciative of their individual and collective efforts.

  • Cleric tasks Buhari on campaign promises 

    The General Overseer of Christ Apostolic Church, Agbala Olorun ni Gbani, Pastor Moses Olagunju, has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to focus more on developmental projects that would positively affect the wellbeing of Nigerians.

    Olagunju said this in an interview with The Nation at the ongoing three-day special programme for men at CAC, Agbala Olorun ni Gbani headquarters, Egbeda, Lagos, with the theme: ‘From failure to success’.

    He declared that God has a hand in the victorious emergence of President Buhari in the just concluded presidential election and he will only succeed if he makes effort to focus on his campaign promises and shun detractors, who do not mean well for Nigerians.

    He noted that Nigeria’s growth has been slow because successive administrations have reneged on their campaign promises and enriched themselves and their cronies with the nation’s resources.

     

     

  • Lanlehin: I will fulfill my campaign promises

    At a huge crowd of supporters, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin and other candidates kicked-off their campaigns for the elections.

    Addressing the crowd Lanlehin said the ADC was in the race to win, describing it as a credible alternative to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    He promised to use the resources of the state to better the lot of the people, stressing that he would run a people-oriented government. He said his government would make people happy by embarking on simple projects that will address their needs.

    Lanlehin said: “We will not go into huge wasteful contracts. We will not go into things that are not good for the development of our people. We will do simple, straightforward, realistic projects that will enhance the welfare of our people.” He promised.

    He added:  “We are going to do things that will make you happy, that will make you live a decent life.

    “Everything we’re going to do will not but be geared towards the progress and welfare of our people. What we want to do is to make sure that our people are well fed, well educated and housed.

    “We will make people friendly policies and make the people of the state happy. We will set up and help small scale businesses. We don’t need to go overseas. Everything we need is here.

    “Our policies will be centered on the people. The most important thing is to see the to the happiness of the people. So all policies, all activities, all actions will be geared towards reducing the suffering of our people and ensuring their progress.”

    Lanlehin pledged to concentrate on agriculture to rejuvenate the economy of the state, adding that he would improve inter-city roads to facilitate better transport of goods and people.

    “To a large extent, we’ll concentrate on agriculture which will bring food to the table of our people and concentrate on cottage industries which will process and add value to some of the farm products produced by our people so that at the end of the day, they will be self sufficient.

    “I will make sure that there’s interconnectivity between the towns. The roads between the towns are so bad. We must make sure they are in good order,” Lanlehin stated.

    Earlier, during a courtesy visit to Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba AbdulGaniyu Salau, Lanlehin promised to build a tertiary institution in Iseyin.

    He said: “We will build a befitting tertiary institution in Iseyin because Iseyin people are learned”. He said.

    He also promised to construct new roads in Iseyin and other parts of Oke Ogun if given a chance.

    In his response, Oba Salau expressed his appreciation to the party leaders for choosing Iseyin for the flag-off and wished the candidates well.

    In his welcome address, the National Chairman of the party, Chief Ralph Nwosu, described ADC as a party of peaceful people. He urged members and supporters to conduct themselves peacefully.

    The candidates for the National Assembly and Oyo State House of Assembly elections were also given flags at the rally.

    In attendance were party leaders and chieftains, including the deputy governorship candidate Alhaji Saheed Alaran, Sen. Monsurat Sumonu, Senator Soji Akanbi and Hon. Dapo Lam-Adesina.

     

  • Buhari: we’re delivering on campaign promises

    Buhari: we’re delivering on campaign promises

    •We’re tackling herdsmen killings

    President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday that he remained focused on delivering his campaign promises.

    Buhari was elected for a four-year tenure in 2015.

    The three pronge promises are: securing the lives and properties of Nigerians, halting the pillage of the economy by corrupt public officials and creating employment opportunities for the youth.

    Buhari spoke while receiving the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) at the State House in Abuja.

    He said the initial economic challenge posed by recession was already dwindling with the economy smarting out and posting better results on falling inflation rates, higher foreign reserve and better ranking on ease of doing business.

    Quoting President Buhari at the meeting, presidential spokesman Femi Adesina said: “If you look critically into the 2018 budget, we have already taken into account key issues of more stable electricity, construction of roads and rails, and the airport concession.’’

    The President added that the government would work more to accelerate and increase momentum in agriculture, power, gas, manufacturing and processing. He commended the Chinese government for its support in improving infrastructure in Nigeria.

    “We send our gratitude to the Chinese for all their support to Nigeria. Since Independence, no country has helped our country on infrastructural development like the Chinese.

    “In some projects, the Chinese help us with 85 per cent payment, and soft loans that span 20 years. No country has done that for us,’’ he said.

    The President assured Nigerians that the rising attacks on communities by herdsmen would soon be brought under control by security forces deployed in the vulnerable areas across the country.

    He said the unfortunate incident of attacks, which had resulted in loss of lives and properties, had already brought sorrow and hardship on many Nigerians, with the government deeply affected.

    President Buhari said the government would continue to strengthen its relationship with the NESG, especially in integrating its recommendations into policies that will improve the livelihood of all Nigerians.

    Chairman of the NESG Board of Directors Kyari Abba Bukar, commended the government for the “pragmatic approach’’ in engaging with citizens of Niger Delta region which had translated into steady rise in oil production.

    “We salute your courage in providing support to the states that have had fiscal challenges. We recognise that without the intervention of the Presidency, many state governments would have been unable to pay salaries last year,’’ he said.

    Bukar said the outlook on the economy remained upwardly positive, projecting a 3.5 per cent GDP growth, urging the President to pay more attention on the herdsmen attacks, which could reverse the gains recorded in the agricultural sector.

  • Ugwuanyi fulfilling campaign promises, say Enugu timber traders

    Ugwuanyi fulfilling campaign promises, say Enugu timber traders

    Traders at the popular Maryland Timber Market, in Enugu South Local Government, Enugu State have expressed delight at the pace Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is fulfilling the promises made to the electorate.

    The traders were particularly thrilled by the ongoing construction of Ndemnde bridge that would link Maryland community with Achara Layout, Enugu, noting that it is noteworthy that the gigantic project is being executed in the face of the harsh the country’s economic climate.

    The bridge is among the 35 development projects kicked off simultaneously across the 17 local governments by the governor late last year.

    According to the traders, the bridge will open access roads and boost economic activities at the market and its environs and impact positively on the people’s lives.

    Speaking to reporters who visited the site, one of the traders, Mr. Jerome Okechukwu Chime, thanked Ugwuanyi for fulfilling the campaign promise he made to the timber traders when he visited them, adding that the bridge would eliminate the challenge of accessing Achara Layout from the market via a wooden makeshift bridge.

    “I really praise, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for living up to his campaign promises. When he came here during his campaign, he promised us that he would transform the area if elected governor of the state. As it is today, he has begun to fulfill his promises to the people of Maryland, Timber Market and Achara Layout because this project here would impact positively on our lives and businesses,” Chime said.

    He noted that the painstaking process of going through Maryland Road, Awkunanaw Street, Kenyetta Market to deliver goods to customers living at Achara Layout, which is just across the bridge would be resolved when the project is completed.

    Another resident, Mrs. Nnenna Ogbe, who has a vegetable garden across the bridge said the residents heaved a huge sigh of relief when the governor kicked off the construction of the bridge, adding that accessing her garden and transporting the produce to the market would be very easy for her once the project is delivered.

    The site engineer of the firm handling the project, Mr. Felix Nnamani, said that they have been fully mobilized by the Enugu State government, assuring that the work which is over 70% complete would be delivered soon.

  • Benin Monarch tasks Obaseki on campaign promises

    Benin Monarch tasks Obaseki on campaign promises

    The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has tasked Governor Godwin Obaseki to fulfill his campaign promises of creating 200,000 jobs for the people.

    Oba Ewuare II urged Governor Obaseki to set up cottage industries that would take the youths off the street.

    He spoke when Governor Obaseki paid his first official visit to the palace of the Benin Monarch.

    Oba Ewuare II said his palace was ready to partner with the state government on the establishment of cluster industries otherwise known as mini industrial parks and called for the setting up of a working committee in conjunction with the palace to actualize the idea.

    The Benin Monarch also urged Governor Obaseki to eradicate the menace of Community Development Association across the state.

    His words, “May I use this opportunity to seek the state government’s support in eradicating the menace of Community Development Associations in Edo South in particular and Edo state in general. Most of their actions have impeded the development of our communities. For the avoidance of doubt, CDAs are not supposed to be involved in land matters. Community lands as in other matters of the community are under the enigie, odionwere or owhien as the case may be.”

    “I have no doubt in my mind that you will deploy all your wealth of experience both in the private sector and in the immediate past administration of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to effectively utilise the human and material resources in Edo state to take it to greater heights through good governance and provide the good people of Edo state the good dividends of democracy.

    “Endeavour to deliver on your campaign promises and attract more federal support and presence particularly my initial appeal to the federal government to transform Gelegele into an Export Processing Zone for agro allied industries.”

    Godwin Obaseki on his part called for support from the Benin Kingdom to have a more friendly land administrative system that would be investors friendly and in tune with his administration’s desire for more development for the state.

    Obaseki said his administration would ensure a friendly environment to make Edo one of the cleanest states in Nigeria.

    He promised to, in the next few weeks, unveil the plans to achieve his promise of creating 200,000  jobs for the people of the state.

    “This kingdom used to have the best land tenure system in Nigeria; unfortunately we have lost that pride today. We want to deal with the issue of land properly so that can attract private investment to the state; we need your support to do this.”

     

  • Cleric seeks action on campaign promises

    Cleric seeks action on campaign promises

    How that you have won, you will do well to fulfil commitments made to your constituents.

    That was the message of the Bishop of Aba Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Christian C. Ugwuzor to politicians who won election into various positions in the country.

    Ugwuzor stated this at St. Michael’s Anglican Cathedral Church, Aba, Abia State where the member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Rtn. Ossy Prestige was in attendance.

    The Bishop noted that some politicians make certain promises to the electorate while seeking their votes, but abandon them soon after winning the election.

    The cleric added that some of the politicians go as far as diverting money meant for the public into their private accounts.

    He described Hon. Prestige, though, as one that has showed exemplary leadership and quality representation and one who is willing to affect the lives of his constituents positively, promising that the church would never relent in its prayers for Prestige and leaders in constituted authority.

    Prestige said that he was in the church to present himself before God on a day that coincided with his birthday and also thank the church for their prayers and support during the 2015 general election.

    Prestige used the opportunity to reiterate his campaign promises of touching the lives of his constituents positively and ensuring that they enjoyed quality representation during his time as the lawmaker representing the zone.

  • ‘Buhari is fulfilling his campaign promises’

    ‘Buhari is fulfilling his campaign promises’

    What impact have you made on your constituency?

    I was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2011 to represent Iwo, Ayedire/Olaoluwa Federal Constituency of Osun State. As a result of my meritorious service to my people within those four years they decided to re-elect me in 2015.

    Along the line, l was able to donate farm implements such as two brand new tractors to my constituents. I also gave scholarships to indigent students from the constituency; empower unemployed youths with millions of naira; sink boreholes throughout the constituency, electrification step down plan aiming at boosting electricity supply and distribution of General certificate of Examination forms (GCE) to the first six students in  three selected schools,

    I also recommendations to the Federal Government on how to complete abandoned federal projects within my constituency. I have also assisted in subsidising the price of fertilizers for the farmers, provided financial assistance for market men and women, artisans.

    In the area of education, I organised campus scope programme at the Reality TV, Iwo. I’ve equally built offices for market men and market women at Odo Ori Iwo and the offices are being furnished with modern facilities, I have built an ICT centre at AUD Araro Iwo.

    What is your assessment of the APC-led Federal Government?

    President Muhammadu Buhari can be described as a messiah sent to save us from the 16 years of PDP mal-administration in the country. As you can see, within Buhari’s few months in office so far, he has done a lot and the good people of Nigeria are heaving a sigh of relief.

    For example, fuel price has stabilised at N87.00 per litre and it is readily available at filling stations across the country. The price of cement has equally gone down, from N2.000 per bag at the tail end of Jonathan administration, to around N1, 200.

    President Buhari also deserves kudos for his fight against corruption. Buhari should be commended as well in the area of job creation, security, especially in the area of taking the battle to the door step of Boko Haram.

    What can be done to put a stop to the insurgency in the Northeast?

    The cooperation of all Nigerians are needed to make the December deadline a reality. Nigerians should try to compliment the effort of the Federal Government and security agencies, by being security conscious, especially in the areas like Abuja, Bornu, Yobe, Adamawa, Lagos and Plateau States. The reality is that government alone cannot do it alone, except through our assistance.

    I also want to use this medium to call on private establishments to assist the government, by creating employment opportunity for the teeming unemployed graduates.

    For instance, we have a lot of potentials in agriculture, which use to be the pivot around which the economy revolved in the early 60s. If our youths can be encouraged to embrace agriculture, the issue of unemployment will become a thing of the past.

    How will you assess the performance of Governor Rauf Aregbesola?

    No matter what anybody says, the reality is that Governor Rauf Aregbesola is a performer. It is only those who are familiar with the state before he became governor that can appreciate what he has done so far. The network of roads that he constructed to open up the rural areas is second to none.

    Besides, the governor sponsored some young farmers to Israel and China, to go and learn the rudiments of modern-day farming. By the time he would be winding up, the state is going to be the food basket of the nation and this will translate to opening the economy of the state; from being a civil service state to one driven by the private sector.

    Most banks have agricultural-related products that the youths can assess, to turn farming into a business. This is a better option than waiting for office work which may never come and in the end, they may be frustrated. This is the time to put on their thinking caps and be more creative to utilise the abundant opportunities in the sector.

    In terms of security, Governor Aregbesola has invested heavily in this regard and that is why the state is relatively peaceful. In this area, he also engages these youths as volunteers and they are also engaged in various sectors, including sweeping the street, traffic monitoring, environmental sanitation officers, and other sundry matters. At the end of it all, the multiplier effect on the economy of the state is very significant.

     

  • ‘Buhari has fulfilled his campaign promises’

    ‘Buhari has fulfilled his campaign promises’

    Hon. Akintayo Amere is a House of Representative member from Iwo-Ayedire/Olaoluwa Constituency, Osun State. In this interview with SINA FADARE, he says security is a collective enterprise that requires the input of all stakeholders. 

    What impact have you made on your constituency?

    I was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2011 to represent Iwo, Ayedire/Olaoluwa Federal Constituency of Osun State. As a result of my meritorious service to my people within those four years they decided to re-elect me in 2015.

    Along the line, l was able to donate farm implements such as two brand new tractors to my constituents. I also gave scholarships to indigent students from the constituency; empower unemployed youths with millions of naira; sink boreholes throughout the constituency, electrification step down plan aiming at boosting electricity supply and distribution of General certificate of Examination forms (GCE) to the first six students in  three selected schools,

    I also recommendations to the Federal Government on how to complete abandoned federal projects within my constituency. I have also assisted in subsidising the price of fertilizers for the farmers, provided financial assistance for market men and women, artisans.

    In the area of education, I organised campus scope programme at the Reality TV, Iwo. I’ve equally built offices for market men and market women at Odo Ori Iwo and the offices are being furnished with modern facilities, I have built an ICT centre at AUD Araro Iwo.

    What is your assessment of the APC-led Federal Government?

    President Muhammadu Buhari can be described as a messiah sent to save us from the 16 years of PDP mal-administration in the country. As you can see, within Buhari’s few months in office so far, he has done a lot and the good people of Nigeria are heaving a sigh of relief.

    For example, fuel price has stabilised at N87.00 per litre and it is readily available at filling stations across the country. The price of cement has equally gone down, from N2.000 per bag at the tail end of Jonathan administration, to around N1, 200.

    President Buhari also deserves kudos for his fight against corruption. Buhari should be commended as well in the area of job creation, security, especially in the area of taking the battle to the door step of Boko Haram.

    What can be done to put a stop to the insurgency in the Northeast?

    The cooperation of all Nigerians are needed to make the December deadline a reality. Nigerians should try to compliment the effort of the Federal Government and security agencies, by being security conscious, especially in the areas like Abuja, Bornu, Yobe, Adamawa, Lagos and Plateau States. The reality is that government alone cannot do it alone, except through our assistance.

    I also want to use this medium to call on private establishments to assist the government, by creating employment opportunity for the teeming unemployed graduates.

    For instance, we have a lot of potentials in agriculture, which use to be the pivot around which the economy revolved in the early 60s. If our youths can be encouraged to embrace agriculture, the issue of unemployment will become a thing of the past.

    How will you assess the performance of Governor Rauf Aregbesola?

    No matter what anybody says, the reality is that Governor Rauf Aregbesola is a performer. It is only those who are familiar with the state before he became governor that can appreciate what he has done so far. The network of roads that he constructed to open up the rural areas is second to none.

    Besides, the governor sponsored some young farmers to Israel and China, to go and learn the rudiments of modern-day farming. By the time he would be winding up, the state is going to be the food basket of the nation and this will translate to opening the economy of the state; from being a civil service state to one driven by the private sector.

    Most banks have agricultural-related products that the youths can assess, to turn farming into a business. This is a better option than waiting for office work which may never come and in the end, they may be frustrated. This is the time to put on their thinking caps and be more creative to utilise the abundant opportunities in the sector.

    In terms of security, Governor Aregbesola has invested heavily in this regard and that is why the state is relatively peaceful. In this area, he also engages these youths as volunteers and they are also engaged in various sectors, including sweeping the street, traffic monitoring, environmental sanitation officers, and other sundry matters. At the end of it all, the multiplier effect on the economy of the state is very significant.