Governor Abiodun Will Perform Beyond People's Imagination, says Desmond Olujimi

By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo 

Ogun State Governor Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun has been given pass mark judging by his performance in security, infrastructure and human capital development.

The security architecture, which has seen a steady rise of Agricultural production, is also seen as the reason the state has retained its number one position in the southwestern Nigeria.

Speaking with Amebo Newspaper yesterday at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun Central district , the Executive Director, Power Oil and Gas , Comrade Olujimi David, popularly known as DESMOND said the state was making real difference with prudence management of resources.

He recalled, “In 2019 (when Abiodun came to power), the state's economy was at its lowest with relatively low income, and the governor was able to manage the situation to stabilise the state, as he hit the ground running even during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

“He was able to keep the security situation under control, which has helped Ogun in retaining its number one spot in Agricultural production in the country. This is because over 70,000 youths were directly connected to Africa Development Bank Afdb, World Bank for support, uemployment rate reduced,” Olujimi explained.

According to him, human capital development is another area the governor beat every other administration in the state, citing Agricultural and Entrepreneurs Programme through OGADEP.

His words, “The Ministry of Education has done well, as most schools have been remodelled with well equipped laboratories, libraries and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) centres. He has ensured good road networks across the state through palliatives.

“So far, OGADEP has done well, as it has continued with the projects inherited by the last board, based on government policies in virtually every states.

His words, “Government is about bureaucracy, not like the private sector-driven process where you can wake up any day and decide on the way forward for your enterprise,” adding that his people suffered lack of development due to unnecessary in

fighting, greed and lack of focused leadership.

He implored the good people of Ogun state to have believe in the leadership of Governor Abiodun as he would definitely surprise the critics of his government with landmark projects.