I’m in
governorship race to win - Olejeme
Written
by Fidel Njamanze
A
governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),
Dr. Ngozi Olejeme Saturday night tongue lashed those who believe that women cannot
win governorship elections in Nigeria.
“Those
who hold this view are in error” the aspirant said.
Olejeme
who spoke in Abeokuta during the 25th anniversary of Nigeria
Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) said she would cause a major upset in
the political history of Nigeria.
Represented
by the Director of Communications, Olejeme Campaign Organization, Mr. Henry
Ebireri, Dr. Olejeme explained her mission in Delta politics “I’m not running
for the highest office in Delta State to satisfy any inordinate ambition or
make money. Deltans are very intelligent people. They know what is good for
them. The traditional chiefs, the intellectuals, politicians, artistes, youth
organizations and business people want me to be governor of the state. They are
impressed by my modest achievements at the national level” she said.
Recalling
her efforts at taking the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) to
greater heights, keeping youths off the streets and getting them positively
engaged, Olejeme said she employed many Nigerians.
“They
have sweet tales to tell”.
She
promised to run an open government with accountability standards.
“I’ll not
step on the toes of Deltans. I’ll fast track development in the oil and gas
communities. I’ll embark on a large housing development for low income earners.
I’ll create the enabling environment for investors within and outside to invest
in Delta State in order to create more job opportunities for the people.
“I’ll
improve water supply and distribution networks, boost the tourism sector,
upgrade existing roads, and ensure that all roads in the state have adequate
drainage system to aggressively check the menace of flooding and erosion
“I’ll
meet the welfare and basic needs of the people. There will be social security
for the aged, unemployed and disabled” she added.
NAWOJ
recently appointed Dr. Olejeme as member, Board of Trustees based on her
achievements, leadership capability and favourable disposition to women in
Nigeria and abroad.
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