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Nigerian leaders lack capacity to tackle insecurity, says Ogun ADC guber candidate
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Nigerian leaders lack capacity to tackle insecurity, says Ogun ADC guber candidate

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Nigerian governorship candidate stated that many leaders lack the capacity to address the country's worsening insecurity.
  • He proposed using intelligence and technology-driven security solutions to curb insecurity in Ogun State.
  • The candidate pledged to ensure no graduate remains unemployed within two years of his administration or he will resign.

Dr. Biodun Collins Ogundipe, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State, Nigeria, has asserted that numerous Nigerian leaders are ill-equipped to handle the nation's escalating insecurity crisis.

You cannot give what you don’t have. The people governing these states, even Nigeria, don’t have what it takes to provide security.

— Dr. Biodun Collins OgundipeCriticizing the capacity of current Nigerian leaders to address insecurity.

Speaking at the BCO Unemployed Graduates Convergence in Abeokuta, themed “AI & Prompt Engineering,” Ogundipe argued that the persistent security challenges reflect poor leadership. He expressed confidence that insecurity in Ogun State could be significantly reduced through the implementation of intelligence and technology-driven security measures.

"You cannot give what you don’t have. The people governing these states, even Nigeria, don’t have what it takes to provide security," Ogundipe stated. He added, "I have built security architecture for multinational organizations. I will secure Ogun State in less than 12 months with intelligence-driven, technology-driven applications."

I have built security architecture for multinational organizations. I will secure Ogun State in less than 12 months with intelligence-driven, technology-driven applications.

— Dr. Biodun Collins OgundipePromising a technology-focused approach to improving security in Ogun State.

Ogundipe emphasized that restoring security is crucial for unlocking economic opportunities, encouraging farming, commerce, education, and healthcare delivery. He noted that fear of kidnapping currently deters farmers from their fields and forces traders to close businesses early. "Once government provides security, development naturally follows," he asserted.

Once government provides security, development naturally follows.

— Dr. Biodun Collins OgundipeLinking security provision to economic development.

The ADC candidate also addressed youth unemployment, making a bold promise: "As governor, no Ogun graduate will be without a job in two years, or I will resign." He highlighted his commitment to youth empowerment through the BCO Foundation, which has provided scholarships to undergraduates and financial support to small businesses. Ogundipe also unveiled his economic blueprint, "Ogun One Economy," a comprehensive development plan developed over two years of research.

As governor, no Ogun graduate will be without a job in two years, or I will resign.

— Dr. Biodun Collins OgundipeMaking a pledge on youth employment.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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