The Ogun State Diasporans, a group made up of Ogun State natives living abroad, has released a song in support of governor Dapo Abiodun's bid for a second term.
The group used the song to showcase some of the governor's accomplishments since taking office in 2019 and the reasons why he should be reelected.
The Coordinator, Mr Oluyemi Ogundele, stated at a news conference on Thursday in Abeokuta that following a thorough evaluation of all applicants, the group came to the conclusion that Abiodun remained the best.
According to Ogundele, the state has developed significantly under the direction of the current governor, with the government having among other things created jobs, empowering young people, and improved infrastructure.
” We believe that there is no alternative to Gov. Abiodun and his running mate. They are the best team for the job. Their achievements so far are enough to prove us right.
” We from the diaspora are willing to partner with the state government in their efforts to make our dearest state second to none.
” Ogun state has the largest number of Nigerian professionals abroad. The diasporans are prepared to bring more investors on board. We are also ready to invest in the state.
” If permitted, we would help the government to develop a diaspora village. The government only needs to provide the land and we will establish a city with decent and affordable housing projects,” Ogundele said.
The coordinator appealed to the state government to work closely with the diasporans to take the state to the next level.
He said that it was important for the government to harness the opportunities coming from the state indigenes based abroad.
Ogundele promised that he and the entire members of the group would continue to support Gov. Abiodun in the task of moving the state forward.
He mentioned the Ogun state diasporans pet project, and the biannual Adire International Carnival, as part of his efforts to support medium and low-scale industries in the state.
” It helps promote tourism and our cultural heritage. It helps our economy as thousands of Adire fabrics are being exported for the festival,” he said.
The representative of the state government and the Deputy Secretary of the APC campaign council, Ayo Somide, appreciated the group for their support to the state governor and APC as a whole.
He also commended them for promoting the locally produced fabric (Adire) and other things they had been doing for the progress and development of their fatherland. (NAN)