Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, has unveiled a comprehensive nine-point development agenda tagged “ITESIWAJU.” The blueprint, developed over two years, outlines strategic plans for infrastructure, job creation, housing, and institutional reforms ahead of the 2027 election.
Adeola presented the policy document during a familiarisation visit to the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the Iwe Iroyin Press Centre in Abeokuta. He emphasized that the agenda is built on pillars covering security, education, healthcare, agriculture, industrialization, and urban development.
To tackle traffic congestion and improve mobility, the candidate proposed an Ogun State Bus Mass Transit Programme connecting major economic hubs like Abeokuta, Ota, Sagamu, and Ijebu. He also pledged to collaborate with the Nigerian Railway Corporation to introduce commuter rail services linking the state to Lagos and its industrial corridors.
Addressing housing deficits, Adeola promised to establish new town development areas and affordable housing schemes near border corridors to relieve pressure on existing urban centres. “I want to have a resemblance of what I see in VGC and Lekki in Ogun State. I want to sleep in Ogun State 24/7,” he remarked.
On economic growth, Adeola committed to deepening partnerships with local industries to ensure qualified state indigenes secure employment. He also declared his intention to act as the state’s “Chief Miner,” aiming to maximize revenue and opportunities from Ogun’s mineral resources.
The transportation and logistics strategy further includes an “Ogun Ride” mobility platform designed to provide tricycle, motorcycle, and taxi operators with vehicle financing, health insurance, and cooperative support. Additionally, the candidate pledged to revamp state-owned media outlets, including OGTV and OGBC, to compete effectively with private broadcasting media.
Highlighting regional development, Adeola noted untapped potential in agriculture, tourism, and marine resources, pointing to ongoing projects like proposed deep-sea port developments and oil exploration activities around Ipokia and Tongeji Island. He also promised genuine financial autonomy for local governments to accelerate grassroots development.
Reassuring journalists of his commitment to transparency, Adeola pledged to fully observe the Freedom of Information Act and hold regular press briefings. “A government that fears scrutiny has already told you what it intends to hide, and that will not be my administration,” he stated.
Closing his presentation, Adeola urged the media and citizens to measure his future administration strictly against the timelines and deliverables outlined in the manifesto. “A manifesto that stays on paper is a betrayal of the people who trusted it,” he concluded.
