Accord Party senatorial candidate in Oyo state says he will prioritize youth empowerment
Mr. Kolapo Kola-Daisi, the Accord Party's senatorial candidate for Oyo Sud, says that as a legislator he will prioritize youth empowerment for economic emancipation and nation building.
>He gave the pledge on Thursday in Ibadan while appearing on “The Podium”, a personalities interview platform from NUJ’s Oyo State Council.
Kola-Daisi said he ventured into politics to help build the nation and to give the much-desired quality representation in the Legislative Assembly, especially for the youth.
>"As far as I'm concerned, we have to realize as a nation that we have to start putting our young people first.
"I am in politics not only for myself, but to be an inspiration to young people.
"I hope that when I get there, I can be that role model that inspires young people," he said.
He deplored the effects of the ASUU strikes on young people and instructed the government to take steps to quickly end the current strike.
Kola-Daisi described the teaching profession as the most important profession and should not be taken for granted.
"I'm not saying that any particular demands need to be met, but we need to look at resource allocation and put a lot more of our budget into helping children in school," he said.< /p>
He stressed that ensuring children go to school unhindered is the only way for them to graduate so as to contribute significantly to human capital development and nation building .
"I have experience in fundraising, I have experience in mentoring and I have experience in working with young people to help them achieve their goals.< /p>
"These are some of the experiences I intend to bring to bear as a representative of my constituents," he said.
Kola-Daisi described the Accord Party as the only progressive party in Oyo State, saying it had gradually grown to become the main force.
“The predominant party in Oyo State at the moment is the Accord Party.
“Anyone who wants to participate in a fair, responsible, welcoming, open and progressive platform that does not discriminate against age, tribe or gender should come to the Accord Party,” he said. declared.
Kola-Daisi, a brother-in-law of deceased former governor Abiola Ajimobi, is a financial expert and banker.
Earlier, Mr. Ademola Babalola, Chairman of the Board of NUJ, praised Kola-Daisi for being the first on the journalists' platform ahead of the 2023 general election.
Babalola assured politicians that state reporters were for all parties and candidates, adding that the platform was open to everyone.
“This platform is available for candidates from the 18 registered political parties to submit their manifestos regardless of gender or age,” he said.
Mr. Kolapo Kola-Daisi, the Accord Party's senatorial candidate for Oyo Sud, says that as a legislator he will prioritize youth empowerment for economic emancipation and nation building.
>He gave the pledge on Thursday in Ibadan while appearing on “The Podium”, a personalities interview platform from NUJ’s Oyo State Council.
Kola-Daisi said he ventured into politics to help build the nation and to give the much-desired quality representation in the Legislative Assembly, especially for the youth.
>"As far as I'm concerned, we have to realize as a nation that we have to start putting our young people first.
"I am in politics not only for myself, but to be an inspiration to young people.
"I hope that when I get there, I can be that role model that inspires young people," he said.
He deplored the effects of the ASUU strikes on young people and instructed the government to take steps to quickly end the current strike.
Kola-Daisi described the teaching profession as the most important profession and should not be taken for granted.
"I'm not saying that any particular demands need to be met, but we need to look at resource allocation and put a lot more of our budget into helping children in school," he said.< /p>
He stressed that ensuring children go to school unhindered is the only way for them to graduate so as to contribute significantly to human capital development and nation building .
"I have experience in fundraising, I have experience in mentoring and I have experience in working with young people to help them achieve their goals.< /p>
"These are some of the experiences I intend to bring to bear as a representative of my constituents," he said.
Kola-Daisi described the Accord Party as the only progressive party in Oyo State, saying it had gradually grown to become the main force.
“The predominant party in Oyo State at the moment is the Accord Party.
“Anyone who wants to participate in a fair, responsible, welcoming, open and progressive platform that does not discriminate against age, tribe or gender should come to the Accord Party,” he said. declared.
Kola-Daisi, a brother-in-law of deceased former governor Abiola Ajimobi, is a financial expert and banker.
Earlier, Mr. Ademola Babalola, Chairman of the Board of NUJ, praised Kola-Daisi for being the first on the journalists' platform ahead of the 2023 general election.
Babalola assured politicians that state reporters were for all parties and candidates, adding that the platform was open to everyone.
“This platform is available for candidates from the 18 registered political parties to submit their manifestos regardless of gender or age,” he said.
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