By Our Correspondent
A Federal Commissioner representing Ogun State in the Federal Character Commission, and a three term house of representatives member representing Yewa South, Ipokia federal Constituency, Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade has assured residents of Ogun West Senatorial district of facilitating more federal projects to the zone if given the mandate to represent the zone at the red chamber come 2023 general elections.
Akinlade who gave the pledge while declaring for the senatorial seat before a mammoth crowd who gathered at Oronna hall, Ilaro, Ogun State said he remains the only viable and most qualified candidate to represent the senatorial district.
Akinlade, said the zone need a true leader who had lived with the people in the zone, thereby given him the opportunity to dissect the myriads of challenges facing the zone with the aim of finding lasting solutions to such challenges.
He said he would contest for the senatorial seat under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting “I am the only one who is fit for the position.
The declaration which witnessed arrays of politicians and residents of the district from all the five local government that made the zone, saw the former lawmaker X-raying his achievements while at the green chamber between 2003 to 2015.
While interacting with newsmen on the sideline of the event, Akinlade noted that his decision to contest for the senatorial seat was to further ensure that dividends of democracy cuts across the nooks and crannies of Ogun West.
He added that he had always exhibited a high degree of responsibility, courage, honesty, passion and hard work.
According to him, while serving as a member of the house of representatives, he facilitated federal employment to over 750 graduates.
“With my experience as a ranking member of the parliament, it will give me opportunities and advantages at the Senate to bring more dividends of democracy to Ogun West.
“You are aware of what I have done and still doing in order to impact positively on the lives of my people.
“I facilitated the establishment of a Science Park housing four Federal Government agencies, located in Owode Yewa.
“I have done a lot of empowerment for women, youths and have continued to support the growth of the educational sector which I promise to continue.
“All of these gestures were designed to change the lives of the people of my constituency and others positively,” he said.
Akinlade pledged to continue to provide basic needs and infrastructure to improve the standard of living of the people of Ogun West constituency.
He solicited support, counsel, prayers and votes to enable him represent the people of Ogun West at the Senate.
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