A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State and 2023 Gubernatorial Candidate, Engr. Popoola Olukayode Joshua has assured the people of his plans to turn the pace setter State into a hub of abundance and prosperity, if elected as governor in the 2027 General Elections.
Engr. Joshua, who gave the assurance on Saturday at a function in Lagos, noting that his capacity and experiences are needed for due leadership in the State.
The respected technocrat cum politician, fondly called POJ, stated that the present administration under Governor Seyi Makinde has suffocated the local government leadership and increased public poverty by his high handedness. He added that the ruling party has refused to prioritize good education as promised in 2019.
The 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party said the state still records the highest number of out-of-school children in the region, with about 20.1 per cent of children aged 3 to 17 totalling 674,324 being excluded from education, after spending over N400billion education funds.
He lamented the high denigration of education facilities in elementary, secondary and state owned higher institutions, describing it as “an eyesore.”
“Finland and some other European countries play a huge premium on education, this positions their economy booming.”
“One will believe over N400billion expended into education by the PDP government in the last seven years will bring a turn around. No, worsening situation. Students and teachers sit and learn under out of roof classrooms or rather dilapidated buildings. Where is the value for this?”, he queried!.
The 2027 APC Gubernatorial Aspirant, however promised to “correct the wrong “in the education, pledging that his administration will improve peace, tranquility, and all round progress in Oyo State.
Meanwhile, the APC Chieftain called on Nigerians to rally support for President Bola Tinubu-led administration for an increased democratic development, urging members of the party to remain united and suggest him as a consensus candidate for the Gubernatorial ticket, assuring of all progressive, inclusive governance, if eventually elected in 2027.
