The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun, Hon. Ladi Adebutu says he will ensure local government autonomy when elected into power.
Adebutu made this known during the flag -off of his election campaign at the Ake Palace ground in Abeokuta on Friday.
He noted that through local government autonomy, governance would be felt at the grassroot level just as people would be directly involved in governance.
According to reports, Adebutu’s campaign was based on
improved security, law and order, true Local government autonomy, Public Service Reforms and workers welfare.
Others are urban regional development, physical planning and transportation,
rural and border communities development, agricultural and economic development and development of women, youth and sports.
“I am driven by sincere conviction to make life comfortable and as close to utopia as possible, which by the special grace of God, I have clearly demonstrated through my antecedents.
“These include my tenures at the National Assembly and my numerous statewide philanthropic gestures.
“I hereby offer to our people, myself and my co-travelers as harbingers of relief -ITURA, and a good life, so our people will have hope for a better future.
“Through good governance, we shall reduce hardship and provide sustainable relief,” he said.
Adebutu expressed concern over high rates of endemic poverty, youth unemployment, inadequate social services, poor infrastructure and insecurity in the state.
These, according to him, had cumulatively affected the living standard of the people hence the need for an urgent revival.
Adebutu affirmed that achieving the economic and social vision contained in his manifesto is premised on delivering the outlined initiatives, policies, strategies, core values and services that would drive transformative growth in Ogun.
“In this regard, core social and economic components which are intrinsically linked with human capital development, competitive economy and good governance, form the foundation of our vision.
“Our government will facilitate timely execution of projects by publishing the detailed implementation plans and roadmaps and make them available to desiring stakeholders in the state.
“This is in order to demonstrate transparency, accountability and our firm commitment toward actualisation.
“Together we can achieve the goals set out for the seven focal areas of ITURA DE as one people for the betterment of Ogun State,” he added.