Lanre Sanusi, APC Chairmanship Candidate in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of the Lagos State, has vowed to reverse years of youth neglect and infrastructure decay,
By Joan Odafe
Lanre Sanusi, APC Chairmanship Candidate in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of the Lagos State, has vowed to reverse years of youth neglect and infrastructure decay, if elected
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Sanusi, popularly known as PLS, made the pledge during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos.
He decried the disconnect between the government and the governed at the grassroots.
Sanusi said in spite of the presence of major federal and state government institutions in the community, the people of Amuwo still lacked many things.
“Amuwo Odofin is a vibrant and strategic local government with Festac as a symbolic centre of culture and history.
“Yet, when you come home and interact with the people, they say they are not feeling the impact of the government. That is painful.
“From Mile 2 to Abule-Ado, roads are impassable, drainage is poor.
“Even Festac, which is supposed to be a well-planned estate, is now deteriorating.If elected, we will address these issues,” he said.
Sanusi, who is a business and management expert, said there was the need for residents to vote for a candidate that would give effective representation and deliver good governance.
Sanusi emphasised the need for leaders to always connect with the people at the grassroots.
Speaking on his plans for the youths, he noted that the council has the highest number of unemployed youths in the state, posing a security risk .
Sanusi said he would empower the youths through vocational training, digital skills acquisition and creative economy support, if elected.
He pledged to reactivate and expand vocational training centres in Abule-Ado and Festac.
The candidate also pledged to support start-ups with seed funding ,adding he wolaunch a community-driven microfinance scheme.
Speaking on growing concerns about public safety and environmental sanitation in the area, he said there was the need for both government action and resident responsibility, to address the problems.
Sanusi, who contested for a seat in the House of Representatives in 2023, said in spite of losing the election, his network and consistency in community support, and experience positioned him as a credible candidate.
The APC candidate said he would work toward ensuring Amuwo-Odofin gets the needed attention both from the state and federal government,if elected(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)