Be Patient, Tinubu Committed To Abundant Life, Abiodun Tells Nigerians

-As Governor Bags Award In Developmental Governance & Inclusivity

By Rafiu Agboola, Osogbo

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has assured Nigerians of abundant life engendered by various economic reforms embarked upon by President Bola Tinubu, saying there is light at the end of present tunnel in Nigeria.

Abiodun identified some key factors contributing to the bad state economy in the country, including the annulment of the 1993 presidential election believed to be won by late Moshood Abiola.

The Governor, spoke at the Osun NUJ award programme as part of the activities marking the 2023 press week, held in Osogbo, Osun State capital, as Keynote Speaker, as he bagged award of excellence as Icon of Developmental Governance &Inclusivity.

Governor Abiodun, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade said the current economic and security challenges informed the concept of the renewed hope mantra of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu which according to him signifies a pragmatic approach and sound decision as a way of changing the old order.

Speaking on the topic ” Nigerian Economy, Political Evolution: Prospect or Retrospect and Way Forward”, Abiodun said many analysts and experts in political economy have identified major issues and challenges in Nigerian politics, giving particular attention to the evolution of the federal system, aspects of political competition, and the nature of ruling groups.

“They enunciated the links among political demands and incentives, economic strategy, and capitalist development and analysed the evolution of economic policy and performance, looking specifically at the impact of large oil revenues, agrarian policies, and the programme of economic beralization.

“Other pertinent issues of concern, as indicated by these intellectuals, are the annulment of the presidential elections in 1993 and its adverse effects on Nigeria’s economy and image, coupled with persistent military interference, and the demise of the economic reform programmes.

“Now, considering the obvious trend of economic challenges and the task of assessing the prospects for economic and political change, we must carefully check if we presently have the necessary political leadership with the requisite will and capacity at the centre to allow for effective economic management and more productive use of our oil wealth in the years ahead”, he said.

Meanwhile, Gov Dapo Abiodun, Rave FM CEO, Dr Femi Adefila, Osun State University, Dr Mobolaji Olaoye , Dr SAN Akinwumi Isaac Tope , EHOAN, Southwest President among other prominent Nigerians were honored with award of excellence.