The support stems from what Fashola described as Oshomhole’s infrastructural transformation of Edo State.
Speaking yesterday at the 2014 Edo Youth summit in Benin City, the Lagos State governor said the state in which he had his university education and served the nation as a youth corps members has never had it so good.
He said:”I spent five memorable years in Edo State and I can tell the difference now. From Airport road to Ring Road, Akpakpava and several roads I used to know have been transformed. He is the kind of leader we need in this country. If Oshiomhole wants to contest for presidency, I will give my vote to him.”
Fashola asked Edo youths to believe in the ‘Nigeria Dream’ the same way Americans believe in the American dream.
Governor Fashola recalled how he left a N600 job in Benin City for a N1050 job in Lagos State, saying his success story was made possible by the country.
He told the youths to define their individual dreams according to their choice but reminded them that “there will never be an end to problems.”
Fashola who queried Nigeria’s centenary celebration by the federal government said he was confused about whether Nigeria is 54 or 100 years.
Another speaker, Mr. Festus Keyamo, asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to apologise to Nigerians for foisting a weak leadership in President Jonathan on the country instead of writing letters to the President.
Keyamo said it was time the youths should take up leadership positions in the state and in the country and advised Governor Oshiomhole to begin to find a successor that can deliver on campaign promises as against a successor he (Oshiomhole) will control. Former President of Trade Union Congress, Peter Esele, warned youths against choosing leaders based on ethnic sentiments.
“Improve on your capabilities. If you feel the country has given up on you, don’t give up hope on yourself. This country is a paradise,” he said.
Motivational speaker, Toyosi Akerele, said the country needs to start leadership and mentoring programmes to look for next generation of leaders.
Akerele advised the youths to develop skills and vocational education and called for revolution or vocational centres as well as demand accountability from elected leaders. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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