Akerel Ganiu is a household name in the western region of
the country and abroad. Mention philanthropists and political crusader, and the
name Giantm which he is fondly called comes to mind. In his circles, he is
simply known as Hon Giant, or Action comrade as his inner circle guys call him.
Successful by all
standards, Ganuy makes the job of helping businesses to overcome adversities
look like reciting the ABC.
He also has a history of
fighting for just and equal rights at the grassroots levels. He is currently
running for the post of Chairman of Ifo Local Government in Ogun State and he’s
enjoying the backings of those that matter in the Ogun scheme of things.
The elderly mother and
fathers call him Omoluwabi Ifo, for his tireless and ceaseless effort towards
making life comfortable for Ifo people out of his philanthropic gesture.
Ganiu, the son of the
soil, who by God’s grace will assume the post of the Chairman of Ifo Local government
by the decision of God and the majority of Ifo people, has penned down his
intentions and how he intends to serve his people.
Read below
“Renewed
Commitment"
My name is GANIU ADEDIGBA-AKERELE,a
native of Ogun state. I was born on the 7th of February,1980 into the family of
AKERELE. I attended Ebenezer primary School, Akowonjo - Alimosho,Lagos State
for my elementary education, after which i had my secondary school education at
Ebenezer grammar school,Abeokuta in Ogun state.
Futher, I
Obtained National Diploma (ND) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from
Osun state college of technology, Esa-oke,Osun state. Afterwards, I proceeded to acquire Higher National Diploma
(HND)Electrical/Electric Engineering at
Moshood Abiola polytechnic, Abeokuta,ogun state. I am a member of
several professional bodies of
Engineers in Nigeria.
Why Akerele?
Ifo is a
local government area in Ogun State, as one of the local government created in
1991 by the then military
administration,and it is connected to a nearby Lagos through railway and roads.
Having served at various capacities with
different organizations, and as a Managing Director of Apex services and engineering works, which I founded and
registered in 2010.
The
required skills of human management and resources garnered over the years will
afford me the skills to re-engineer "Our dear Ifo local
government" and tale it to an enviable heights.
My 21st
century up to date knowledge on how to 'marry' or connects technology to humans
activities and natural resources is an added advantage .I have broad experiences in the modern day governance using technology to achieving
goals and programmes.
The Reason -Akerele
I am
young, energetic, dynamic with the team
of young players in the technological industries , media, education, engineering
and business (Entrepreneurs)
These are
the set of people we will be bringing onboard if given the chance or elected to
serve
The
Akerele-Ifo Agenda is not going to be religiously reliant on the"take it
every month"from the federal purse but with a mind set of breaking away
from the tradition of local government
relying on federal government for sustainance but with strict focus on
youth populated 2st1/century ideas. We
want to do it differently we can do it.
"The Renewed commitment"
In the
past, many politicians made promises which some of it, sound so good and
enticing. However,there has been no concrete or clear approach or methods to be
adopted or deployed in executing such, hence, we have come up with more lofty programs and practical
ways of fulfilling them through our renewed commitment .
"
Our Renewed Commitment"
Our
renewed commitment as a 'philosophy' hinged on making promises to the
electorates, and stating ways and how to fulfilling them through their own
support or contributions for a developed ifo local government.
Renewed
commitment also means, if we ( my administration) fails, it is the people or to
share the blame collectively, because what we intend to do is a participatory
government where by, the people leads and I follow.
My Plans & 'Hows'
Jobs
Education
Infrastructure
Social
package
Security
Health
•Jobs_
No government in the world can provide all the jobs for its citizens but a
creative and responsible government should create an enabling environment
that would assist and accelerate jobs through a private sector based.
I will
bring into my government , tested and certified young professionals and
entrepreneurs .what will they do? I will
Provide a platform whereby, they would train other youths in the area of their specializations at intervals, while in
returns will bring about awareness and jobs creation.
•Education:
The importance of education in the life of a nation or its citizens needs
not be debated. Education is important and very important at that.
My
government is not only promising a better and assured future for our
"kids" but with a sound hope in their tomorrow and dreams.
Hence, we
will partner with the state government and private investors to revive our
elementary education.
We will
grow and revive our education through e-learning platforms that is simply the way to go.
My
administration would be a friend to various NGOs, individuals,companies and
multinationals whose sole focus is to invest in education.
Our
reason for this is basically to talk to them to assist us in certain areas as a
way of corporate social responsibility.
•Infrastructure
: The state government, and the local government have both tried their best
possible and still trying to fix our infrastructures but more still need be
done.
Some
sections of our roads will be commercialised as insignificant charges be
collected , this is the practise in a developed democracy. Hence, it would not
be out idea to have such here.
•Security:
The federal government controls the police, and the state government also has
more control over it than a local government can.
With
this, my administration shall collaborates
with both the federal and the state government on any measure put in
place to ensure safety of life and property of the people.
However,
a local vigilant formed and minimally empowered according to the extant laws.
Their duties is to act as "information giver" to the authority
police, and other security agencies.
• Social
package: My administration will ensure base on selected adults get monthly
stipend.
•
Quarterly Town hall meetings.
• Yearly
communities get together.
• Feed
back and complaint center.
• Talents
Hunt events
My bond.
The above
is my bond or to my people and I shall deliver accordingly.
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