2015: Olejeme is the best- Delta Leaders

By Fidel Njamanze

Delta Leaders have praised Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, whom they described as an administrator of no mean repute and a distinguished politician, attributes which they said made the President to offer her opportunities to serve the people and the country.

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“We have examined all the governorship aspirants, especially the leading one in the state and it is clear to us that Dr. Ngozi Olejeme is the best. She represents a Delta State that is dedicated to serving the best interests of the people; a Delta State which offers hope to the people; a Delta State where things work. Others aspirants in the PDP represent narrow, sectional and divisive tendencies which can threaten the unity, peace and progress of the state” the leaders said after a meeting in Abuja.

Stressing that Olejeme is the best governorship aspirant in the state, in terms of performance and commitment to the enlargement and deepening of democracy, the leaders said “she has all it takes to lead the state to success.”

Speaking glowingly on her achievements in Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and other organizations, spokesperson of Delta State Political Forum (DSPF), Chief Efe Umukoro on Tuesday, 2^nd December 2014, said the leaders praised her for her patriotic and courageous service as well as acknowledged her capacity to undergo painful but often necessary reforms.

“We have observed her leadership style at close range and she really excels. She is in the governorship race to bring peace and development to the state. She will restore the confidence of the people in government. She will also reinvent and locate Delta State on the path of sustained growth”

“They urged Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and PDP delegates in the state to make her the party’s touch bearer.

“The next governor must be a person of proven integrity, experience and compassion for the well-being of the people. Olejeme is a woman of wisdom, dedication and integrity.

“We are not trying to read the mind of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, but we believe he is one person who really believes in the unity of the state and if he is to be believed to ensure a united Delta State, he must do everything possible to support Dr. Olejeme, the only reliable governorship aspirant” the leaders added.

 

 In another development, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Delta State, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme on Sunday 30^th November 2014, advised Nigerians to jettison selfish interest, but to love their country more and think about what they could do for the country as a way of fostering unity and progress.

  “We must repudiate the politics of extremism and political intolerance. We must aim high and make meaningful contribution to our various communities. We must keep alive the principles of love and tolerance. We must keep the unity of this country inviolate. We must apply our knowledge for the advancement of our country” she said

 Speaking at the 2014 Non-Yoruba Peoples Cultural Festival in Lagos, the Delta State gubernatorial aspirant said; “What it takes for any society to develop is not only the resilience of the people but the commitment, dedication, personal experience and wide contacts of its leaders”.

“I have what it takes to run a better, open government that will bring progress, restore the dignity of the average Delta man and give the desired respect to traditional institutions, elders and the people” she said.

Promising to provide quality leadership for all Deltans, Olejeme said she would advance towards the vision of a united Delta.

“I’ll advance towards a strong Delta, a prosperous Delta, a peaceful Delta, a just Delta, indeed a great Delta. I’ll provide quality leadership for all Deltans. I’ll impact positively on the lives of the people. I’ll tackle the menace of poverty, hunger and the increasing rate of ignorance in the state. I’ll ensure that children get free and compulsory qualitative education while the elders enjoy adult literacy programme. I’ll turn Delta State into an industrially rich business environment. I’ll institutionalize mechanize farming. I’ll provide basic infrastructure, create employment opportunities and also provide enabling environment for people to come and invest in the state. I’ll look beyond Federation Accounts. I’ll create wealth and improve healthcare in the state. I’ll develop the rural areas. I’ll put smile on the faces of civil servants and pensioners” she promised.

She stressed that development was only possible through honest, credible leadership imbued with a sense of mission and a clear appreciation of the needs of the people.

Extoling the virtues of President Goodluck Jonathan, Olejeme said; “Nigeria is much better today.

“In the last four years, the country took giant steps forward in every sphere of life. The President is doing a lot to encourage women. He is appointing them to be ministers, advisers and board chairmen. He will be happy to see many women pass through into the elective positions in 2015.  Nigeria needs President Jonathan in 2015 to reach the envisaged heights” she said.

“PDP will form the government in 2015. The voters are prepared to use their vote to ensure the success of the party in Nigeria, particularly Delta State” she added.

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Uduaghan urges support for Olejeme’s governorship bid

Support for the Chairman, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme mounted on Sunday, 21 September 2014 in Asaba as Urhobo youth groups urged  Urhobo governorship aspirants to drop their  ambition and support her.

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Chairman, Urhobo Youth Movement, Mr. Joshua Akpomedaye who led a delegation of Urhobo sons and daughters to her campaign headquarters in Asaba, said Urhobo youths were in total support of her governorship bid.

“We are proud of what she has done in in the country. She has eased the pains of Urhobo youths.” he said.

The youth leader who described Olejeme as a viable alternative said “Delta State does not need a leadership that is bereft of ideas but the one that has the will to build”

Receiving the youths on behalf of Dr. Olejeme, Chairman, Olejeme Campaign Organization, Mr. Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan said the state would witness unprecedented transformation in 2015.

“Delta State needs a capable person to take it to the Promised Land. Olejeme has done well in NSITF and other institutions. She will win the 2015 governorship election based on her popularity, network and the goodwill she has garnered from Nigerians, particularly Deltans“

On the expectations of Deltans at home and abroad, Uduaghan said Olejeme would rule the state with the fear of God.

“Olejeme will operate comprehensive social welfare programmes, execute projects that will impact on the economy and create jobs for the youths. She will also provide buses to youth groups and ensure effective bursary awards to students in tertiary institutions” he said.

“There will be improvement in health, housing, roads and public transportation” he added.

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Delta Guber: I’m sure of winning the race, says Olejeme

Chairman, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Ngozi Olejeme weekend declared that she would break the jinx and emerge as the first elected female governor in Nigeria.

Addressing party faithful, community leaders, youths and women in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Olejeme said her governorship ambition was virtually signed, sealed and delivered.

Promising to alter the political arithmetic in the state, Olejeme said “I am prepared for the 2015 governorship race”.

“God has programmed a woman to occupy the Delta State governorship seat in 2015. It is a mandate from God. He is going to put a woman on that seat come May 29, 2015. He will stop at nothing to ensure that I win the primaries and the 2015 governorship election”.

Stressing that what a man can do, a woman can do better, Olejeme said at the critical moment, other aspirants would support her.

“No shaking. Other aspirants are my brothers. I respect the men but when the chips are down, they will support me”.

What remained, according to the NSITF boss was her inauguration.

Olejeme who also reflected on the roads taken, the paths not explored, what need to be done and her place in the road ahead, promised to manage the wealth of the state efficiently.

“We will end this journey in victory in 2015. We will add value to the state. We will make Delta State better. We will provide sound education, basic health care facilities, potable drinking water, efficient transport, urban and rural connection facilities and other basic services” she promised.

Armed with the right statistics and information on the needs of the people, Olejeme reaffirmed her stance to ensure that numerous Deltans are employed.

Olejeme who was in Delta Central to map out strategies for the forthcoming elections met with PDP stakeholders from Delta Central political zone and You and I Coordinators in the 25 local government areas.

In a related development, the political atmosphere in Delta State at the weekend became charged as prominent Urhobo leaders named the Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme as their choice for the 2015 governorship election.

“Olejeme remains the most credible candidate from Delta North. She is a reliable leader and has all it takes to lead Delta State to success. ”the leaders said.

Reading from a prepared text on behalf of Uvwie leaders, Comrade Chidi Udensi said Olejeme handling of the affairs of NSITF was an indication that she would better the lot of Deltans if elected governor.

“Olejeme has the pedigree required to make a good governor. If she could diligently develop NSITF, a fit that has been commended by political and economic leaders in Nigeria and abroad, she should be given the opportunity to use her wealth of experience to lead the state to the Promised Land”

They urged Delta North political and community leaders to unite, set aside their political differences and support Olejeme.

They also appealed to Itsekiri, Ijaw and Isoko leaders to support her.

“We are aware of other aspirants vying for nomination in the PDP, particularly Urhobo sons.

Responding, Olejeme promised to address Urhobo interest in the next political dispensation.

“You will have a say in the running of government. It will be a government of the people, by the people and for the people” she promised.

In attendance were Chief Udensi, Ighomrore Tony, Obilobi Joseph, John Uyarogho, Patience Onokeate, Kingsley Abugewa, Patricia Idjerhe, Dafe Obakponuta, Emmanuel Taire, Ejoke Idesoh, Ighomrore Victor, Charity

further benefit us the more having seen what she has been able to do for us under the able and achieving administration of President Goodluck Jonathan” former vice chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Chief Francis Aguonigho said.

Using such indices as network of influence, state wide acceptability, human and material resources and others, the leaders said Olejeme’s governorship was an idea whose time had come.

They also reaffirmed their position on power shift come 2015, praising the aspirant for her efforts at charting a new course for the state.

“She has the ability to run an administration that will carry every interest along. She has a well-articulated programme”.

Olejeme in her response commended the leaders for endorsing her.

“I am humbled by the confidence reposed in my leadership. By the Grace of God, we will advance toward our vision of a united, prosperous and peaceful Delta State. I will provide quality leadership for all”.

She also promised to mobilize the greater majority for development.

“We will create stability through the promotion of harmonious ethnic co-existence. We will give our elders a pride of place. We will provide good roads, water and employment. We will revitalize state industries and attract more industries. We will give security attention” she added.

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