A governorship aspirant on the platform of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Ngozi Olejeme Friday said she would focus
on education, agriculture, health and building of infrastructure.
“I will create more jobs, ensure budget surplus,
provide a transparent and interactive government, promote employment-friendly
policies and also pay contractors” Olejeme said.
Speaking with journalists shortly after submitting
her expression of interest and Nomination forms to the PDP National Organizing
Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha, in Abuja on Friday, Olejeme said she is
running for governorship election so she can make Delta State a place where
businesses can innovate with less red tape, where there are good jobs and
economic growth for families and an excellent public education for children.
“Deltans need affordable health care” she said.
Olejeme who stormed the party’s national
Secretariat with her loyalists to support her expression of interest and
nomination forms to contest the Delta State governorship election promised to
encourage potential businesses by reviewing the current regulatory environment
and business taxes.
She also identified service to the people as the
driving force to her ambition to contest the Delta State governorship seat
“This is a divine mandate. I am not in the race for
material things. I have traveled across the state and spoken to thousands of
Deltans about the future of the state. I’m the best for Delta State. I have the
capacity and intellect to deliver and to move Delta State to greater height-
from the height we are presently and to build an El Dorado for our people”.
Stressing that she has overall framework to direct
Delta State to the fundamental values of the founding fathers, Olejeme said she
would work tirelessly for the state and people of Delta.
“God has always been my backbone and where the Lord
places me, I will always perform wonders there. The turnaround of NSITF speaks
volume of my performance and leadership qualities. If God gave me a moribund
organization and within a space of one year, God turned that moribund
organization to the envy of all those who know about it, then God will use me
to do wonders in Delta State.
She appealed to the leadership of the party to
provide a level playing field for all legitimate aspirants to express themselves
in a truly democratic and fair manner.
“As regard the ward congress, I won’t want to
comment on it now for reasons best known to me. As regard the governor
endorsing somebody, I am not aware of that. The governor has not told me that
he endorsed anybody. PDP is a strong party. It is a party that knows its worth.
I will expect a level playing ground for all aspirants”
“In Delta State today, I am the number one
governorship aspirant. Infact, the men are intimidated by me. They are jittery.
They are so afraid of me. They are my brothers and I expect them to support me
at the end of the day. I am the candidate to beat during the PDP primaries in
Delta State. I am the best candidate to challenge anybody from the opposition
parties in the state from among the aspirants bidding for the PDP ticket in
Delta State” Olejeme said.
Urging PDP delegates to vote for her, Dr. Olejeme
said “Your vote is your statement of what you want the state to be in
future"
On the journey so far, Olejeme said “Becoming a governor
is a privilege, and to earn that privilege starts with standing by your word
and proving your sincere interest to fulfill the obligations you have made to
the people.
"I spent the last few months crisscrossing
Delta State and meeting thousands of the people. I believe that candidates for
office owe the public an opportunity to vet them, answering questions about
their lives directly and thoroughly. I have put in a lot of hard work as the
chairman of NSITF. I have dealt with issues that matter - whether it’s social
security, employees’ compensation and job creation. I have everything the
people want. Delta State needs a new face and ideas which Dr. Olejeme
represents”.
“I have contributed a lot to the growth of Delta
State. The state has really not given me anything. Some of the aspirants have
been local government chairmen, special assistants, special advisers,
commissioners and secretary to the government. I have not benefited anything
from Delta State. I have given to Delta State and will continue giving to Delta
State. I am in the race to do the will of God”.
Looking at other governorship aspirants in the
state, Olejeme said “I am one of Nigeria’s most energetic performers, bridge
builder and the only candidate with the leadership experience and proven record
of transformation at the national level”
“I represent the best chance for moving Delta
State forward. I have been accepted across the length and breadth of Delta. I
worked hard and consulted with Delta people outside the country. I traversed
the nook and crannies of the state. I am energized, and I am confident as we
move forward to the primaries on November. 29. I will win the 2015 governorship
election” she said.
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