Osun: I’ll review, pay outstanding entitlements owed to workers if elected — APC’s Oyebamiji

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has promised to review and begin paying outstanding entitlements owed to active and retired workers if elected governor in the August 15 governorship election.

Oyebamiji made the promise recently while interacting with senior journalists in Lagos on his ambition and plans for the state.

He said his administration would, within its first 100 days, conduct a comprehensive review of outstanding entitlements owed to serving and retired workers and begin immediate payment.

The APC candidate also promised to ensure that the Dagbolu Dry Port becomes fully operational, while using strategic partnerships to train and empower at least 10,000 young people in information and communication technology.

He said his administration would institutionalise monthly meetings of the State Security Council involving security agencies, traditional rulers and local government leaders.

According to him, the government would also launch pilot off-grid renewable energy projects in selected public institutions and rural communities, as well as undertake a comprehensive review of the state’s fiscal sustainability, covering revenue, expenditure and debt obligations.

Oyebamiji said the proposed initiatives were achievable within the first 100 days, citing his experience and commitment to public service.

He added that his administration would conduct a state-wide infrastructure audit to identify priority economic roads and other critical infrastructure needs.

On his chances of defeating the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, Oyebamiji said the APC had the numerical strength to win the election.

He argued that many of those who supported Adeleke during the 2022 governorship election had now joined the…