2027: TIME TO RETURN POWER, HOPE AND PROSPERITY TO THE PEOPLE - AMB. OLUJOBI FAYOYIN

 

The 2027 Governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in Ogun State, Chief Amb Olujobi Fayoyin, said Nigeria does not need politics built on division, propaganda, or empty promises, but leadership driven by competence, accountability, and practical solutions.

According to him, the future of Nigeria must be built on policies that directly improve the lives of ordinary citizens rather than enrich a privileged few. 

Fayoyin, in a statement, said governance must return to the people through transparency, decentralisation of opportunities, support for local industries, youth empowerment, quality education, and improved security architecture.

The NRM Chieftain explained that one of the major solutions to Nigeria’s economic crisis is aggressive investment in agriculture, technology, small businesses, and local manufacturing.

He added that Nigeria cannot continue depending heavily on imports while local industries remain underdeveloped.

The Governorship candidate called for policies that will empower farmers with modern tools, improve access to credit for entrepreneurs, and create business-friendly environments capable of attracting investment and generating employment.

“Nigeria today stands at a defining moment in its history. Across our streets, markets, schools, farms, and homes, millions of Nigerians are struggling daily under the weight of economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, inflation, poor electricity supply, and declining public confidence in leadership. The ordinary citizen now works harder but earns less, dreams bigger but faces fewer opportunities, and hopes more but sees little change.

“As a nation blessed with abundant human and natural resources, Nigeria should not be where it is today. The reality is painful. Many families can no longer afford basic food items. Small businesses are collapsing due to unstable power supply and rising costs of operation. Farmers are afraid to go to their farms because of insecurity. Young graduates roam the streets without jobs while corruption and waste continue to weaken the system.

“The current structure of governance has also created too much dependence on the Federal Government while states remain economically weak and unable to fully develop their own potentials. Over-centralisation has slowed development, weakened local productivity, and reduced healthy competition among states.

On insecurity, he maintained that security must become more community-based, intelligence-driven, and proactive.

According to him, no meaningful development can occur in an atmosphere of fear and instability.

He added that government at all levels must strengthen collaboration with local communities, security agencies, and traditional institutions to combat crime effectively.

Speaking further, the NRM governorship hopeful noted that education remains one of the strongest weapons against poverty and national decline.

He advocated for better funding of public schools, improved welfare for teachers, practical skill acquisition programmes, and digital innovation hubs capable of preparing Nigerian youths for global competitiveness.

He also called for a leadership culture that promotes accountability and responsible management of public resources. According to him, corruption has continued to rob Nigerians of quality infrastructure, healthcare, roads, jobs, and economic opportunities. He insisted that public office must become a platform for service and development, not personal enrichment.

Chief Fayoyin urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the nation despite the current hardship because every generation faces defining moments, and that this period should inspire Nigerians to demand better governance, support credible leadership, and actively participate in nation-building.

He concluded by saying that a new Nigeria will not emerge through sentiments alone, but through sacrifice, unity, responsible leadership, and policies that place the welfare of the people above politics.

According to him, “Nigeria still has the potential to become a great nation where every citizen can live with dignity, security, opportunity, and hope. What is needed now is leadership with vision, courage, sincerity, and genuine commitment to the people.”

Fayoyin, however, assured that despite these challenges, Nigeria can still rise again through courageous leadership, economic reforms, institutional accountability, and people-focused governance.