A Town Planning expert, Rotimi Matthew Babajide, has declared his intention to run for Governor of Ogun State on the platform of Allied Peoples Movement (APM), pledging to create no fewer than 150,000 jobs for residents within four years if elected in the 2027 elections.
Babajide made this known during his official declaration at the party's secretariat in Abeokuta, where he unveiled a comprehensive, people-centered manifesto anchored on economic growth, infrastructure development, education reform, healthcare delivery, agriculture, security, and transparent governance ¹.
Addressing party leaders, supporters, and stakeholders, the town planner declared his readiness to lead the state into a new era of prosperity and justice, stressing that Ogun State must reclaim its legacy from political invaders.
Babajide noted that his administration would prioritise job creation through industrialization and private-sector partnerships, noting that his target of 150,000 jobs is achievable through deliberate policies and investments.
"I stand before you today, in the name of the Most High, to declare my sincere intention to serve the good people of Ogun State as governor from May 29, 2027. I am prepared for the number one job, and I am ready to serve with the fear of God, ensuring an all-inclusive government that truly reflects the aspirations of our people."
Babajide's manifesto includes establishing industrial growth clusters, providing grants and low-interest loans to small and medium-scale enterprises, and creating youth enterprise hubs to support startups and digital innovation.
He also pledged to upgrade public schools, recruit and train qualified teachers, and introduce vocational and technical education to prepare youth for the future.
Babajide's plans for education include:Upgrading public schools with modern facilities and digital tools, Recruiting and training qualified teachers, Introducing vocational and technical education,Providing scholarships for indigent students Ensuring at least 90% student retention in public schools
For healthcare, he plans Upgrading primary healthcare centres in every ward, Provision free maternal and child healthcare,Deploying mobile clinics to rural areas strrengthening health insurance coverage for all.
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