A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Dr Olusola Ayandele, has promised that youths and women would get 60 per cent representation in his cabinet, if elected.
The Idere-born politician cum entrepreneur, who addressed party members in the three federal constituencies in Okeogun part of the state, said that inclusion of youths and women would engender a sense of belonging to participate in decision-making processes.
Ayandele, who spoke Igboho (Oorelope, Irepo, Olorunsogo) Tede (Saki East, Saki West, ATISBO) and Iseyin (Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Iwajowa, Kajola), explained that “Youths and women constitutes the largest percentage of the nation’s population. They deserve to participate actively in decision-making.
“My vision is to empower the youths, create employment opportunities and strengthen the state’s economy through support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs),” he said.
The governorship aspirant noted that the state was endowed with extensive solid minerals and arable land, promising to bring the state’s distinctive natural assets into productive utilisation.
Ayandele also pledged to put in place institutions that would lay solid foundation for effective and efficient public service towards making the state financially and economically viable.
He called on party members to give him their support, promising to embark on people-oriented programmes towards enhancing their standard of living.
“Governor Abiola Ajimobi has laid the foundation and raise the bar of good governance in Oyo State. Ours is to sustain and build upon his legacies,” he said.
The Director-General of his campaign organisation, Chief Ademola Ojo, described him as a man with so much passion for women and youths.
“Ayandele is a resourceful and intelligent personality. He has established array of businesses, among which is Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).
Ayandele, who hails from Idere in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State, is a Quantity Surveyor and a renowned entrepreneur.
Ayandele is among the 13 APC gubernatorial aspirants that have declared interest in contesting the Oyo governorship seat.
