The Yoruba Community in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates (UAE), has endorsed Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi
Ambode for another term in office, citing massive infrastructural renewal drive
across the State and people-oriented policies implemented to make life comfortable
for residents and visitors.
The group, under the auspices of
Yoruba Traders in Dubai, said the decision to unanimously endorse the Governor
for re-election during the 2019 general election was due to deliberate
initiatives put in place to create conducive atmosphere for investment to
thrive, among other laudable projects across all sectors and sections of the
State.
Speaking while meeting with
representatives of the State Government in Dubai during a startegic meeting on
investment opportunities in the State, President of the group, Hajj Nasir
Adjumat said it was on record that the Governor had performed credibly well
since his assumption of office on May 29, 2015.
He said: “The record of achievements
of Governor Ambode is there for all to see. In terms of infrastructural
renewal, he has opened up every part of the State building bridges and roads in
the every part of the State.
“The Governor has invested massively
in security of lives and property which in turn is encouring commerce and
economic activities to thrive. There is Light Up Lagos Project, One Lagos
Fiesta, Lake Rice, N25billion Employment Trust Fund, among other laudable
initiatives.
“In view of the giant strides of
Governor Ambode in office so far, we are unanimously endorsing him for another
term in office to continue the good works across the State,” Adjumat said.
In their remarks, representatives of
the Governor and leaders of Project LOUD (Lagos of Our Dream), Mr. Abiodun
Yinusa and Prince Kenny Bakare called on Nigerians in U.A.E to come home and
invest in Lagos, saying the State Government since the inception of the present
administration had been working hard to make the State work for all.
While addressing group which
included representatives from the Yoruba Forum U.A.E, Oodua Progressive Union
(OPU) U.A.E, The Nigerian Community U.A.E and Head of Yoruba Traders in Dubai,
Yinusa said it was gratifying to report that Governor Ambode has repositioned
Lagos State as the global gateway for Africa and an easy place to do business.
“On behalf of Governor Ambode, I
would like to thank you for this endorsement and we know that it is a call to
further service.
“The Governor has repositioned Lagos
State as the global gateway to Africa and has also put deliberate policies in
place to enhance ease of business. The Governor is giving us Lagos of our dream
and he is committed to sustainable growth and development of the State.
“The endorsement, no doubt, will
definitely spur the Governor to do more for the residents, investors and
visitors,” Yinusa said.
The meeting was attended by
executive members of the group including the Baba Oja of Dubai, Alhaji Azeez
Jalabia.
Others attendees are Eng Yomi
Matesun, Vice President; Hajji Hameed Ojulari, Secretary General; Prince Doyin
Oluga, Treasurer; Hajj Tajudeen Lawal, Elder; Mr. Owoseni Akindutire, Whip; Mr.
Fashola Adeshina, Exco; Hajj Sarafadeen, Public Relations Officer ; Prince Yomi
Tejuosho, Digital Media; Mrs Olayinka Afilaka, Yeye Oge; Hajj Adam Basunu,
Public Relations Officer; Hajj Jelili Olanrewaju, Social; Hajj Nurudeen, Youth
Leader; and Hajj Afeez Omolabi, Organizer.
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