Guber poll: SDP candidate pledges to transform Ondo

The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has said his blueprint for the state would help to transform the state positively.

Akingboye who stated this while unveiling his blueprint for the state in Akure, the state capital, maintained that he will give priority to economy, tackle insecurity, and revitalise infrastructure across the state

Akingboye said the blueprint was drawn from his expertise in managing conglomerates across the African continent and beyond, disclosing that his government would invest massively in the agricultural sector to tackle food shortage and bring down high cost of living

He promised to introduce and build irrigation systems, storage facilities, and markets across the state.

Akingboye promised to ensure that robust security architecture is established to ensure safety of citizens and investors, while he would Implement community policing initiatives to foster trust and cooperation between law enforcement and the public

He said, “My pledge to Ondo State people is that I will restore these companies to their former glory to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and attract investments.

“I will provide support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), recognising their critical role in driving economic development.”

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