The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola popularly called Yayi, has unveiled an ambitious nine-point development agenda anchored on infrastructure, job creation, agriculture, healthcare, education, security and institutional reforms, promising to build a state where governance works for every resident.
Adeola, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, disclosed the plans on Friday, September 25, 2026, during a courtesy and familiarisation visit to the Ogun State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) at Iwe Iroyin Press Centre, Abeokuta.
The visit came as the APC prepares to commence its statewide campaign ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Speaking to journalists, Sen Adeola said his proposed administration would be guided by a vision of transforming Ogun State’s natural and human resources into sustainable economic opportunities while promoting inclusive governance and shared prosperity.
He said the agenda would focus on nine cardinal pillars: infrastructure development; tourism and creative arts; education and human capital development; security and law enforcement reform; healthcare; women and youth empowerment; agricultural transformation; job creation and industrialisation; and urban renewal and environmental sustainability.
On infrastructure, Yayi promised to introduce an Ogun State Bus Mass Transit Programme along major corridors, including Abeokuta, Sango-Ota and Sagamu, while working with the Nigerian Railway Corporation towards establishing commuter rail connections between Ogun and Lagos.
He also proposed an OgunRide mobility platform for cars, tricycles and motorcycles, which he said would provide participating drivers with access to health insurance, vehicle financing and cooperative support.
Cityscenes reports that Adeola also placed considerable emphasis on Ogun’s geographical position, describing the state as strategically located between Lagos, neighbouring South-West states, the Atlantic Ocean and the Republic of Benin.
According to him, Ogun should take advantage of its location to become a major export gateway into the ECOWAS region and the wider African Continental Free Trade Area market.
On youth development, he proposed training 100,000 young people in digital skills by 2031 and establishing a Youth Enterprise Hub in Abeokuta within the first six months of his administration, with satellite hubs across the state.
He said the initiative would be backed by microcredit for young entrepreneurs, with a target of reducing youth unemployment by 40 per cent and facilitating the creation of more than 500,000 jobs.
Adeola equally promised investments in technical and vocational education, healthcare, sports development, agriculture, agro-processing and industrialisation.
In agriculture, he proposed mechanised farming, processing hubs, farmer financing, climate-smart agriculture and a State-Supported Produce Market to improve the movement of farm produce across the state.
He also promised to establish a Solid Minerals Development Company to facilitate mining partnerships and bring artisanal miners into the formal economy through simplified licensing and cooperative arrangements.
Speaking on the emerging oil and mineral opportunities in Ogun, Adeola said the state must prepare for increased revenues while ensuring that coastal communities benefit from development.
He also proposed the expansion of free trade zones, dry ports and economic development clusters as part of efforts to position Ogun as an export hub.
On environmental management, the APC candidate promised to relaunch the Ogun State Waste Management Agency, engage licensed private operators for door-to-door waste collection and introduce recycling and waste-to-energy initiatives.
He said his administration would also pursue improved water and sanitation facilities, climate-resilient infrastructure and better physical planning.
Adeola said the nine pillars would be supported by six institutional reforms covering fiscal discipline and revenue mobilisation, justice sector reform, legislation reform, civil service reform, asset optimisation and local government autonomy.
He described the entire programme as a “covenant” that should be subjected to public scrutiny.
“I do not come to you asking you to believe me. I come asking you to hold me to this manifesto, line by line, project by project,” Adeola told the journalists.
He also pledged to comply with the Freedom of Information Act and hold regular press briefings if elected, while promising greater attention to the welfare and safety of journalists.
Adeola urged Journalists to continue to play their constitutional role of informing the public and holding Government accountable.
He said his ultimate objective was to build an Ogun State where governance would be felt across communities rather than concentrated at the state capital.
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