The candidate of the African Democratic Congress in the August 15 Osun State Governorship election, Najeem Salaam, has declared that his administration would prioritise solving the lingering electricity challenges confronting the state, if elected.
He made the disclosure while featuring on a political programme, Oro Oselu, aired on Uniq FM, Ilesa, Osun State.
In a statement made available by Salaamโs Media Office in Osogbo on Tuesday, the ex-Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly said his focus remains โon governance, development, and policies capable of improving the lives of the people rather than engaging in political abuse and distractions.โ
He further said, while many politicians have been trading insults to get public attention, he โHas been engaging investors and stakeholders in the power sector with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the epileptic power supply affecting homes, businesses, and industries across the State.โ
Salaam noted that stable electricity remains a necessity for economic growth, industrial expansion, youth employment, and the survival of small and medium-scale businesses, stating readiness โTo prioritise solving the stateโs energy crisis.โ