Immediate past Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Hon Agboola Ajayi has revealed that he has the magic wand to solve the state’s economic problems.
Agboola is an aspirant aiming to pick the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) ticket to contest the November 2024 gubernatorial election.
He declared his intention to contest at a media parley in Akure on Monday.
Ajayi said his decision to govern the State was because he had the capacity and experience to keep ‘everybody busy and happy.’ adding that he understood how to run the State without relying on monthly allocation from the federation account.
According to him: “I understand how Ondo State can be governed and everybody will be happy. I understand what we need to revive the economy of this state. I understand how to run the state without relying on federal government allocation. I can prove it to anybody. I understand where there is money in Ondo State.
“I understand how our elderly people can get what they are due for after retirement. I know how to engage the youths.
“I know how to secure the society and I know that the economy activity of Ondo is best in the construction of road to link the riverine areas. If we do that, we will decongest Lagos State.
“What they have in Lagos is a small portion of what we have in Ondo State. We have the longest coastline in the West Africa. We don’t need port Ondo for now. Private investors will come and do build the port if necessary infrastructure were put in place.
“What we need is to construct road to the sea. Agagu started it and the road terminated at Ugbonla. By now that road would have been taken to Ayetoro.
“If that road had been constructed, you will see more development and investors will invade Ondo State. Lagos State will be decongested. Somebody will come and build the Port.
“What is the business’s of Ondo to build seaport?We need the enabling environment for private investors to take over. We will continue to enjoy a safe economy.
“ I read that they want to establish another university in this state.
“Can we run about five universities? I want us to have a better Ondo State. We are not surprised seeing people drifting from one party to another. We must change the narrative by having a government that knows how to unlock potentials in the state. How do we make use of the natural virgin environment God has given to us.
“We will open our coastal areas in Ondo State. I will construct rail from the riverine to Kogi State to link the federal government rail. We have the money. Government is a continum.
“I will revive all dead factories in the State like the Oluwa glass factory. The raw materials are still there. We should be able to generate our electricity. I understand what can be done in Ondo to revive the state and make everybody busy.” the aspirant concluded.
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