Youths in the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State are rallying behind Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the party’s candidate for the November 16 governorship election.
According to APC Youth leader in the state, Olalekan Adeyemo, Aiyedatiwa is “a youth-friendly leader” who has shown commitment to empowering youths in the state.
Adeyemo highlighted Aiyedatiwa’s achievements, including:
– Education Support: Disbursement of ₦373 million in bursaries to 5,928 tertiary institution students and payment of ₦708 million in West African Examinations Council fees for 2023/2024 students in public secondary schools.
– Empowerment: Payment of ₦335 million in scholarships and bursaries to students of Ondo State origin.
– Job Creation: Recruitment of 2000 qualified teachers and over 100 health workers.
– Security: Provision of 25 Toyota Hilux vehicles to security agencies and Toyota Land cruisers for judges.
– Economic Growth: Release of ₦3 billion to offset retired civil servants’ gratuity backlog and ₦300 million in soft loans to artisans, trade union members, and entrepreneurs.
Adeyemo praised Aiyedatiwa’s vision for Ondo State, stating, “Aiyedatiwa’s vision for Ondo State is clear; to complete all ongoing capital projects and sustain the state on the path of glory and development.”
He also noted Aiyedatiwa’s focus on alleviating poverty, banishing hunger, and making Ondo State self-sustaining through the State Economic Empowerment Development Strategy.
Aiyedatiwa, who became governor in December 2023 after Rotimi Akeredolu’s passing, has previously served as deputy governor and commissioner of the Niger Delta Development Commission.
He won the APC governorship primary election, solidifying his position as the party’s candidate for the November 16 election.
Adeyemo urged youths to join him in mobilizing aggressively for Aiyedatiwa’s victory in the election. With Aiyedatiwa’s impressive track record and commitment to youth empowerment, the APC youths are confident in their choice for governor.