Osun Guber: Salaam Unveils Plans To Rescue Osun, Pledges People-Centered Government
Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the August 8 governorship election in Osun State, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has unveiled his mission to rescue the state.
A former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Dr. Salaam, said he’s prepared to deliver Osun State from years of mismanagement and redirect governance towards the genuine needs and aspirations of the people.
Speaking at various engagements with party faithful, professionals, youths and community leaders across the state, Salaam described his aspiration as a mission of restoration, not a mere political contest.
A statement by the state Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Abdulsalam Abdulkudus, quoted Salaam as saying that he’s fully ready to deliver the state from its current state and rebuild it.
He said Osun State is richly endowed with human and natural resources, yet the people continue to bear the burden of poor leadership, weak institutional accountability and policies that fail to prioritise citizens’ welfare.
Salaam particularly decried policies that punish the grassroots, noting that governance must never become an instrument of exclusion or collective suffering, adding that leadership is about stewardship, fairness and accountability, not control or intimidation.
He maintained that “government exists to serve the people, not the other way around. His proposed administration, will be anchored on listening to citizens, strengthening institutions and ensuring that public resources translate directly into improved living standards.”
“Workers’ welfare will be prioritized with prompt payment of salaries and entitlements and respect for labour agreements,” he added.
He stated further that “education will be revitalised through improved infrastructure, teachers’ motivation and policies that restore Osun’s reputation as a centre of learning.
“Healthcare delivery will be strengthened to ensure accessible and affordable services for both urban and rural dwellers.
“Youth empowerment will move beyond rhetoric to practical skills acquisition, entrepreneurship support and job creation. Local governments will be empowered to function effectively as engines of grassroots development,” he submitted.
