An All Progressives Congress, APC, group known as Tinubu National Think-Tank, TNT, has declared interest in the governorship ambition of Engineer Kayode Olubunmi Ojo as the next Governor of the State come 2026 just as the group has also rated the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu very high.
The group while addressing a press conference recently by its National Coordinator, Ambassador Dr Adewale Adeogun endorsed Engineer Kayode Ojo as its preferred candidate for the next year’s governorship election in Ekiti State.
The group speaking further through its National Coordinator, Ambassador Dr Adewale Adeogun, describe Engineer Kayode Olubunmi Ojo as loyal, dedicated, and supportive of President Tinubu’s aspirations.
The National body of Tinubu Think-Tank also scored Engineer Kayode Olubunmi Ojo high in both his private and public lives, where he has proven to be loyal, dedicated, and supportive of the aspirations of our principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR over the years.
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“According to the group, it stated that Engineer Ojo’s membership in the special group has given them enough opportunity to assess him as a better option in Ekiti State”, they submitted.
Speaking further, Ambassador Adeogun Adewale commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its remarkable progress in the areas of infrastructure development, food security, and shelter/security over the past two years.
Adeogun commended the FG for the over 440 ongoing road projects nationwide and the construction of 2,700 KM superhighways.
He noted that the administration has also addressed food security by tackling artificial price inflation and hoarding, making staple foods like garri more affordable for the poor.
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The TNT also noted improvements in security, with the military and other security forces making significant strides in combating insurgency and crude oil theft.
“President Bola Tinubu and his team have achieved remarkable progress, akin to what we observe in countries like Dubai, particularly in infrastructural development,” Adeogun said.
“We currently have over 440 ongoing road projects nationwide, including constructing 2,700 km of superhighways. In the rail sector, the federal government plans to complete the 284-kilometre Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi Rail Project by 2026.
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“Furthermore, President Tinubu has committed to finishing the Eastern Rail line that connects Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. Notably, the 62-kilometre Port Harcourt-Aba railway project has been completed and is now operational.
“This will facilitate improved commerce, allowing Nigerians to efficiently transport goods from ports to land. Regarding food security, we must recall the national protests held over the high prices of staple foods like garri and rice.
“On shelter and security, the Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme aims to provide homes for low-income earners, the unemployed, vulnerable groups, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), encompassing both formal and informal sectors.
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“Security has also seen improvements. Numerous human rights and civil society organizations have acknowledged the enhanced state of security across the country. Terrorists, insurgents, and other criminal elements have faced intensified military operations, and we can confidently state that the security situation has improved over the past year.
“The stay-at-home order in the South-East has faded, with residents feeling more at ease, similar to the North-East and North-West. The military and other security forces have made significant strides in combating insurgency in Nigeria.
“In the fight against crude oil theft, our pipeline security forces have been relentless in pursuing oil thieves and economic saboteurs, significantly curtailing the activities of vandals, boosting oil production, and reducing theft.”