Movement hails Abiodun for emerging Ogun East consensus senatorial candidate

Ogun East City Boy Movement has congratulated Governor Dapo Abiodun on his emergence as the consensus senatorial candidate for Ogun East.

A statement yesterday by its Ogun East Senatorial Coordinator, Dr Babatunde Diya, described the governor’s emergence as a reflection of his outstanding leadership, sterling performance, and the confidence reposed in him by party leaders and stakeholders across the district.

According to the coordinator, Governor Abiodun’s administration has delivered significant developmental strides that have positively impacted the lives of citizens across Ogun State, adding that his track record in infrastructure, health care, education and economic development made him well-suited for effective representation at the Senate.

The group highlighted key achievements of the governor, including the building of Gateway International Airport at Iperu, which is expected to boost investment, tourism and economic growth in the state.

The group also commended the administration’s massive road construction and rehabilitation projects across the state , as well as numerous intra-city and rural road networks that have improved connectivity and eased transportation.

In the health sector, the Movement praised the revitalisation of Primary Healthcare Centres and the implementation of Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme (OGHIS), which has expanded access to affordable health care services for residents.

They said ‘’these initiatives have significantly strengthened the state’s health care delivery system.’’

The statement lauded the administration’s economic initiatives, particularly Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) and various support programmes for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which have empowered entrepreneurs and stimulated local economic growth.

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Ogun East City Boy Movement emphasised Governor Abiodun’s inclusive governance style, noting that his administration had ensured that development projects were evenly distributed across all local governments and communities, fostering unity and balanced growth.

“With his wealth of experience in both the private and public sectors, Governor Abiodun possesses the capacity, competence and vision required to deliver effective legislative representation at the national level,” the statement read.

The group expressed confidence that, if elected, the governor would bring his developmental expertise and people-centred approach to the Senate, where he is expected to attract more federal projects, sponsor impactful legislation and amplify the voice of Ogun East on the national stage.