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Oyebamiji flags off campaign, promises equitable resource distribution

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  • Bola Oyebamiji, APC candidate for Osun State governor, launched his campaign, promising equitable resource distribution.
  • He outlined plans for infrastructure, including road renovation and a new market in Ile-Ife.
  • Oyebamiji also pledged support for civil servants, healthcare workers, farmers, and transport unions.

Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming Osun State governorship election, has officially launched his campaign, vowing to ensure equitable distribution of public resources across the state if elected. Addressing a rally in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Oyebamiji detailed his administration's plans for various sectors.

By the grace of God, when I become your governor, we will commence work on the Enuwaโ€“Fajuyi Junction Road. We have also assessed the Ilareโ€“Sabo Road and the Aderemi Road leading to Ondo Road.

โ€” Bola OyebamijiDetailing specific road infrastructure projects planned for Ile-Ife.

During his campaign kickoff, Oyebamiji paid homage to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. He presented an assessment report on the condition of roads within Ile-Ife metropolis, promising to commence work on the Enuwaโ€“Fajuyi Junction Road, the Ilareโ€“Sabo Road, and the Aderemi Road leading to Ondo Road. Additionally, he plans to renovate dilapidated primary schools and establish a modern market in Ile-Ife, reflecting its status as the cradle of the Yoruba race.

We will renovate all dilapidated primary schools in Ile-Ife. We also plan to establish a modern market befitting the status of Ile-Ife as the cradle of the Yoruba race.

โ€” Bola OyebamijiOutlining plans for educational facilities and market development.

Oyebamiji also addressed civil servants, promising regular training and retraining opportunities both domestically and internationally, and assuring that nepotism would not be practiced. He criticized the current government's handling of the health sector, stating that hospitals are in disarray with inadequate personnel. His administration would focus on retaining health workers and providing farmers with hybrid seeds to boost agricultural output. He also pledged to partner with transport unions to improve their operations.

We will not practise nepotism. We will ensure the equitable distribution of state resources across towns. We wonโ€™t deceive you.

โ€” Bola OyebamijiPromising fair governance and resource allocation.
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