April 30, (THEWILL) – Political leaders and business men from Ogun West Senatorial District have donated the sum of N50 million to the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to assist in his campaign expenses for the second term bid in office.
Abiodun had on Thursday, declared his intention to run for a second term while hosting the DA Mandate Group from Remoland, which presented him a cheque of N50 million to purchase his nomination form.
But, presenting the cheque on behalf of the Ogun West group to the governor on Friday, at his Oke Mosan Governor’s Office, Otunba Akeem Adigun, said that the gesture was borne out of people’ love for the district to have Abiodun continue his laudable projects across the state.
“We had planned to buy you the nomination form as part of our contribution to your re-election process, but our brothers from Remo beat us to it. Nevertheless, we are presenting this N50 million cheque to help you take care of your campaign expenses”, Adigun stated.
Former deputy governor in the state, Alhaja Salimot Badru, lauded the governor for treating all sections of the state equally in the area of project execution, adding that the district was also happy that Abiodun chose his deputy, who is one of them again as his running mate.
The leader from Ogun West, Alhaji Muftau Ajibola, said the gesture was to thank the governor for executing life-changing projects in the district, urging him to continue to treat all parts of the state equally and declared that Ogun West would always support him.
Abiodun, while speaking recounted the hurdles his team had to go through in the course of his campaign to get the people of the district buy into his vision, thanked the elders for believing and trusting in him despite all odds.
“I am very grateful for the rock solid support you have given me during and after the election. This has allowed me to remain focused and committed in running the affairs of this state. Your patience and trust over the past three years is overwhelming.
“Initially, there was suspicion, where other senatorial districts thought I was only going to develop some sections of the state to the detriment of others, but, I thank God, all parts are well taken care of and represented in all that we do.
Even in the civil service, we ensure that all parts are represented in the top hierarchy. I will continue to be fair, just and equitable to all”, he said.
The governor recalled that the first road project and renovation of health facilities started in the district, saying major road construction was ongoing in different parts of Ogun West.
“As we speak, the asphalting of the Atan-Agbara road has commenced. This road is so important to us, to the big industries and companies that operate in that axis. If we fail to construct that road, many big businesses will leave and that will not be good for us. By the grace of God, it will be commissioned around September this year”, he added.
He said that other roads receiving attention include Owode-Ilaro, Ota-Idi-Iroko, as well as Sagamu-Papalanto-Ilaro roads, pledging that his government would continue to give the senatorial district the desired attention.
Abiodun informed the group that efforts were on to extend the rail line from Okokomaiko in Lagos State to Agbara, assuring the people that they would always be consulted before a project is executed in their area.
