ABEOKUTA - A governorship aspirant of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ogun State, Olujobi Ezekiel Fayoyin has posited that he would invest heavily in sports development in the state.
Fayoyin who declared his governorship ambition on Friday at the NUJ Press Centre, Iwe-Irohin House, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta said he would ensure all youths are gainfully employed by engaging them in sporting activities.
He noted that, if the youths are properly engaged and encouraged to exhibit their potential, the state would be free from crimes and other social vices.
According to him, those that excelled in their respective sports vocation would be given scholarships to study abroad.
"Building a new Nigeria by making sure all youths are gainfully employed and at least having something good to do per time; for example making sure those that are fit get engaged in sporting activities like football, basketball, lawn tennis, squash, Boxing, Swimming, and lots more.
"Engaging all vocational training centres in the state to be more effective in what they do and to introduce more vocational study courses. Encouraging our youths by giving scholarships to further their studies abroad. Encouraging our youths to be more active in politics and also in decision making in the government.
"Building a new Nigeria by making sure all our market men and women are empowered in their trading activities and exposing them to more businesses where they can make more profits.
"Building a new Nigeria where private companies and industries will be given more pedigree in the state-building and also helping them to be able to employ more youths to avoid them being jobless."
He, therefore, urged the youths to remain focus and join politics in order to make an impact in the society.
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