By Adekunle Williams
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Candidate for the Kosofe Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Mr Abdulwaheed Odunuga has unveiled its manifesto ahead of the 2023 general election.
Odunuga, the National Vice President of Joint Action for Good Governance, unveiled his manifesto during a house-to-house campaign programme of his constituency in Kosofe, Lagos on Monday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the manifesto is tagged “Agenda for Credible Representation”.
NAN reports that the Independent National and Electoral Commission (INEC) said the office of the president and National Assembly campaign would start on Sept. 28.
Odunuga noted that he would be driven by the vision to uplift the constituency to a development pedestal that would make them independent, confident and self-reliance through effective and quality representation.
Odunuga, an advocate for Anti-Corruption & Good Governance and Youth Leader & Grassroot Mobiliser said that his mission, if elected would be to sponsor bills that would bring democracy dividends to the constituency.
“I humbly offer myself as a candidate to represent the good people Kosofe Federal Constituency at the National Assembly under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party.
“The desire is borne out of my quest and determination to pursue and address positive change in the lives of our people through quality representation and people-led legislation.
“I intend to also change the narrative in the Kosofe constituency by promoting equity, fairness, respect for the rule of law, and phasing out nepotism and abuse of power.
“I pledge to be the embodiment of a true representative of selflessness, responsibility, integrity, accountability, fairness, courage, hardworking and commitment to Social Justice.
“I will leave no stone unturned with special attention paid to: Education, Youth and Women Employment and Empowerment, Infrastructure and Industrial Development, Health, Sports and Social Services.”
Odunuga said the community development would be achieved through sponsoring and co-sponsoring of relevant bills and motions that would impact positively on the good people of Kosofe Federal Constituency.
The candidate his manifesto would be channeled towards prudent utilisation and monitoring of constituency funds for genuine, people – focused, transparent, sustainable, and verifiable projects and programmes.
He added that among others were facilitating gainful employment and empowerment and access to poverty reduction schemes of the Federal.
Odunuga said he would attract investments and encouraged the establishment of Small-Scale business concerns to utilise manpower in Kosofe constituency.
The candidate promised to promote ICT capacity among the touths, upscaling access to technology in schools, and skill acquisition with starter – packs if elected.
He pledged to support the Health Care Institutions and general Health related campaigns.
Odunuga said he would build initiatives that would support and promote the empowerment of artisans, artists, and other creative minds, Institutions, and activities.
The candidate said his manifesto would project and embody a firm, respected, consistent and informed voice in the House of Representative.”
“Forging and maintaining a positive working synergy with the youths, market women, artisans, religious organisation and community organisation.
“There will be a community development program including market development and small credit scheme to benefit Market Women & Artisans.
“I will also establish a functional constituency office for easy access,” he said.
In all, Odunuga promised to be accessible and reachable to make the people of Kosofe proud, and represent them honestly and respectfully, to the best of his abilities.
Speaking while unveiling the menifesto, the State Chairman of NNPP in Lagos State, Chief Adisa Falade, commended the rich content of Odunuga’s manifesto.
Falade said the party was working hard day and night in Lagos State to ensure that all the party candidates recorded landslide victory in 2023 general elections.
NAN reports that the occasion was attended by thousands of NNPP members and supporters from the constituency. (NAN)