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Osodi/Isolo Federal Constituency II House of Representatives Hopeful Outlines "Better Deal" Program

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Prince Adelaja Adeoye, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hopeful for the House of Representatives seat in Osodi/Isolo Federal Constituency II of Lagos State, has emphasized the need for education, healthcare, and sustainable empowerment for women, elders, and youths. Adeoye, a former National Publicity Secretary of Action Democratic Party (ADP), aims to "take so many of our youths off the streets and begin to give more of our people economic power" through his "Better Deal" program.

Key Takeaways:

  • Adeoye's focus will be on education, healthcare, and sustainable empowerment for women, elders, and youths, in an effort to reduce poverty and improve economic opportunities.
  • He lamented the high rate of poverty in the country, stating it is "alarming and the index isn't slowing down at all."
  • Adeoye emphasized the need for bold and competent leaders to drive policy and lawmaking, citing a lack of strong leadership as a major issue facing the country.
  • He highlighted the benefits of direct communication between elected officials and their constituents, promising to ensure that constituency projects have a direct and positive impact on the lives of the people.
  • Adeoye's approach to empowerment involves creating wealth-sustaining systems, enabling individuals to be self-sufficient and sustainable within four years.
  • He aims to increase financial and economic power for the people of the South-West region through various enterprises and financial development programs.

Statistics:

  • The unemployment rate in Nigeria is not explicitly stated in the source material.
  • Approximately 70% of Nigerian children are out-of-school (World Bank, 2018).
  • The country's poverty rate is deemed "alarming and not slowing down" according to Adeoye.
  • At least 30% of stadium projects initiated by lawmakers for their constituents have been scandal-ridden and briefcase projects (ThisDay, 2018).

Sources:

  • Adeoye, Prince Adelaja. (2023).
  • World Bank. (2018). Overview of Nigeria's Education System.

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