Uduaghan endorses Olejeme for Governorship in 2015

Uduaghan endorses  Olejeme for Governorship in 2015

 Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan will most certainly now handover to Olejeme in 2015 except if anything strange happens

Director General of Olejeme Campaign Organization, Mr. Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan Thursday described the leadership of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) as focused in vision, efficient in delivery and transparent in official conduct.

He also praised Dr. Ngozi Olejeme for making Nigeria, particularly Delta State proud by her achievements in NSITF, Trustfund Pensions Plc and other institutions.

“Dr. Olejeme occupies a special place in the hearts of the people. Her contributions to human capital development, governance and pension schemes in Nigeria, particularly Delta State are impossible to estimate, to measure and to quantify” he said.

At a well-attended meeting of leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Asaba, Uduaghan not only praised Dr. Olejeme for setting high standards in pension matters and management of public finances but also accused some politicians and journalists of feeding the public with cooked and calculated lies.

“Some politicians and journalists are just executing a carefully designed plan to discredit the aspirant and destabilize the campaign organization to further their selfish ends” Uduaghan said.

He appealed to office and money seeking politicians and journalists to temper ambition and greed with concern for public good and genuine welfare of the people.

“Misguided attacks by some politicians, self-acclaimed journalists and their backers will never deter Dr. Olejeme from repositioning NSITF or becoming the next governor of Delta State”.

Uduaghan, who further thanked the people for the confidence reposed on Dr. Olejeme, said the aspirant would continue to work for the good of Nigerians.

Regretting that the country is yet to fully tap her wealth of experience and knowledge, Uduaghan said “We are determined to work assiduously towards installing Dr. Olejeme as the next governor of Delta State”

He urged Dr. Olejeme to keep up the good works, irrespective of the antics of some detractors who peddle false stories about NSITF.

“In any system, there are always destroyers. Dr. Olejeme should look away from these destroyers and get on with important matters, since they are arrogant and reckless politicians and journalists pursuing their selfish agenda” he added.

In the same vein ,Director General of Olejeme Campaign Organization, Mr. Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan Wednesday hailed the short listing of the Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Ngozi Olejeme for the 2015 Delta State governorship by the Anioma Congress.

 He also praised the Asagba of Asaba, Prof Chike Edozien, Eze Emu of Emu, His Royal Majesty, Obuenwe Ekpechi Ulu, Obi of Ute- Okpu, His Royal Majesty, Obi Solomon Chukwuka and other Anioma traditional rulers, elders and youths for crowning Olejeme’s relentless efforts with their endorsement.

In a statement issued in Asaba Wednesday, Uduaghan described Dr. Olejeme’s endorsement by the Anioma Congress as a testimony of the recognition of her immense ability and contributions to both Delta North and the country.

“There is no doubt that your life achievements, humility, sincerity of purpose and love for mankind have contributed immensely to your success as the leading Anioma governorship aspirant” he said.

“Dr. Olejeme is a very good choice. I have every confidence that she will be a great governor” he said.

Stressing that Dr. Olejeme has a plethora of all that a leader should have, Uduaghan said “Olejeme is overwhelmingly magnanimous”

“Dr. Olejeme possesses the ability, courage, the sincerity and the guiding philosophy to provide the right leadership for the betterment of the affairs of Delta State” he added.

 In a related issue,Former Delta State Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Urban Development, Mr. Raymos Guanah, Wednesday accused some politicians and community leaders of hatching evil motives aimed at dividing Deltans, destroying the solidarity and possibly provoking political tension and crises in the state.

In a statement issued in Asaba Wednesday morning, Guanah described the views credited to the Acting President General of Urhobo Progress Union, Chief Joe Omene as a display of outright malice against Dr. Olejeme.

“Dr. Ngozi Olejeme is an    embodiment of respect, loyalty, honesty, progress, peace and prosperity in Delta State. She is the only aspirant in Delta State with the vision, goodwill, contacts and machinery to win the 2015 governorship election for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). She is also the most serious aspirant for the 2015 Delta State gubernatorial race and the only person who has a work plan” he said.

Guanah who is also the Deputy Director General, Olejeme Campaign Organization said the campaign organization is highly perturbed by the statements of some leaders and therefore condemn in strong terms words used in describing the preparation of Dr. Olejeme for the 2015 governorship election.

“With due respect to the Urhobo Nation, if the statement credited to Chief Joe Omene is true, then it is unfortunate. Dr. Omene’s views on the preparation of Dr. Ngozi Olejeme can never be a representation of the Urhobo Nation” he said.

“Whether taken literally or figuratively, it is obvious that he intends to expose Dr. Olejeme to ridicule, hatred and contempt by his actions” Guanah said.

 Emphasizing that the UPU is a socio-cultural organization and not a political party, Guanah said “From the time of Mukoro Mowoe, the UPU has played a very vital role in bringing Urhobo together and uniting Nigerians.

Guanah, who also unfolded Olejeme’s political blue print, advised Chief Omene to be very careful about the kind of utterances he makes.

“Dr. Olejeme will focus on education, health, roads, water and agriculture. She will use her vast contacts and goodwill to attract resources for the benefit of the people. She will also encourage the private sector operators through financial and fiscal incentives to develop and locate productive ventures in the state”.

On her achievements, Guanah said Dr. Olejeme worked so hard to make life meaningful to Nigerians, particularly the good people of Delta State.

“She has gained respect around the country and among her peers” he added.

In another development ,Thousands of Delta women on Thursday declared support for the governorship ambition of Dr. Ngozi Olejeme in the next year’s election.

“2015 is a time for serious business and a woman like Dr. Ngozi Olejeme fits the bill. She has what it takes to rule the state to the pride of all indigenes” the Chairperson of Concerned Delta Women Forum (CDWF), Hon. Catherine Ilolo said.

Briefing newsmen at the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on the mission of the group and the chances of Dr. Olejeme in a male dominated politics, Hon. Ilolo said the women opted for Dr. Olejeme, owing to her track record in the public service and her philanthropic activities.

“Olejeme is a crusader for women empowerment and humanity. She has done so much in NSITF and other organizations to improve the lot of Nigerians, particularly Deltans. Her investment profile in human development is heavy” the former member of the Delta State House of Assembly said.

The organization, which has multitude of followership in all the 25 local government areas of the state, paid one million naira for the expression of interest and nomination form for Dr. Olejeme.

Ilolo who was also Commissioner, Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) said that Dr. Olejeme’s interest in the governorship was to bring about a better Delta where the people would be very proud.

“Dr. Olejeme will work for the transformation of the state”

 She urged women in the state to brace up for the politics of 2015.

“Dr. Olejeme’s chances of becoming the next governor of the state are very bright. She has the support of the people” she said.

“Dr. Olejeme represents the collective dream of the people” she added.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Aniocha North Local Government Area Wednesday described Dr. Ngozi Olejeme’s governorship ambition as a sign of good things to come for the people of Delta State.

Speaking during a strategic meeting with Dr. Olejeme in Issele-Uku, the leaders’ extoled her virtues, saying the most they could give the female governorship aspirant now was their support to enable her become the party’s flag bearer and governor in 2015.

“There is no better aspirant than Dr. Ngozi Olejeme to represent the Anioma consensus on the basis of her antecedents and track record. Olejeme is the best material from Delta North. She deserves our support” the leaders said.

Earlier, Dr. Olejeme told the leaders that democracy cannot march on empty stomach. She also said the NSITF has strategically position itself to make even greater contribution to human development in country.

Focusing on the common saying that charity begins at home, Olejeme said she created a lot of jobs for the youths in the state

Olejeme also gave a graphic representation of the changes that have taken place in NSITF over the years as she emotionally recaptured the trauma she had to go through when she was appointed chairman.

She however expressed delight at the progress so far made.

“Under my leadership, the Employees Compensation Act was passed into Law. This Act provides for an open and fair system of guaranteed and adequate compensation for all employees or their dependents for any death, injury, disease or disability arising out of or in the course of employment.

On her obligation to Nigeria, Dr. Olejeme said under her leadership, the Social Security Law came into existence.

 “I also tackled the issue of Social Security Benefit to the aged, unemployed and the physically challenged. Soon, those without visible means of survival will start getting monthly stipend from government”
She promised to pay special attention to education, health and youth employment.

The meeting was attended by top party leaders including Ogbuefi Nnamdi Mohanye, Hon. Jikeme C. Benjamin, Mr. Inogbo Monday Tony, Hon Anthony Adagbor and Mrs. Faith Onwuchei. 

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Aniocha South Local Government Area Tuesday described Dr. Ngozi Olejeme as an achiever. They also vowed to rally round Dr. Olejeme and ensure her victory in the party's governorship primaries in November, 2015.

“Dr. Ngozi Olejeme has performed in Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF and other institutions in the country. She should be allowed to continue her good work in Delta State” the leaders said.

In a meeting with Dr. Olejeme in Ogwashi Uku, headquarters of Aniocha South Local Government Area, , the leaders also urged Deltans at home and abroad to join them in bringing Dr. Olejeme to power in 2015.

"Given the present reality and projections from that reality, the only aspirant to consider is Dr. Ngozi Olejeme. There is an enviable future for Delta State, a future worth looking forward to" the leaders said.

“You are bringing your wealth of experience to us. God will make you governor of the state. We want you to be our governor and you will definitely be” the leaders said.

Addressing the leaders, Dr. Olejeme said she had no alternative than to answer the call and join the race to enable her move the state to the next level.

"This is God's project. God has mandated me to run this race. Come May 29, 2015, you will march to Government House, Asaba with me” she said.

Olejeme while imploring Aniocha South PDP delegates to cast their vote for her said her government would give the state a new direction and restore the people’s confidence and faith in the ability of the leadership to improve their lots.

“No more poverty in Delta State. Roads will be done. There will be electricity. Women will have something to do. The schools will be the best in Nigeria. Our aged people and unemployed graduates will be happy. It will be better in 2015” she promised.

In a related issue ,Delta State politicians who are desirous of becoming elected or appointed officials have been told to strive to embody the humility, idealism, pragmatism, visionary leadership, selflessness and hard work of Dr. Ngozi Olejeme in their political career.

The call was made by the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta Chapter, Chief Peter Nwaoboshi when Dr. Olejeme and her supporters visited the state secretariat of the party.

Nwaoboshi, who extolled the rare virtues of Olejeme as the most humble governorship aspirant in the state, advised politicians in the state not to go the way of Mrs. Marian Ali, wife of Ahmadu Ali, the erstwhile national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and her associates.

“Let me welcome Dr. Ngozi Olejeme to our state secretariat. I have three reasons of welcoming her. Firstly, Dr. Olejeme is a loyal party member. Secondly, she is a woman who has respect for manhood and humanity. She does not belong to those people that slap men and women. A slap on the state chairman is a slap on the PDP in Delta State. Thirdly, we are appreciative of her humility”

Nwaoboshi stated that Olejeme’s humble background and attitude found full expression in her approach to the party executive committee.

“This befitting edifice that you are seeing today was built with the contributions of leaders and supporters of the party. Today, even without prompting, you felt you cannot enter this secretariat without doing something. We want to thank you profusely for this wonderful presentation of the sum of N10million to furnish the secretariat. We will not disappoint you. We will do all the needful. When you come again, we will show you what we have done with the money” he said.

Noting that Dr. Olejeme assisted greatly in the positioning of Oshimili South PDP, Nwaoboshi stated that although in every sense of a loyal party member, Olejeme saw the need to strengthen the party at the ward, local government and state levels.

“Let me also thank you on behalf of Oshimili South. The chairman of Oshimili South told me that you rented the office and went further to give them a brand new bus. I want to thank you for that wonderful gesture”

He further praised Dr. Olejeme for respecting the leadership of the party.

“We have respect for people who respect us. Since you have come to seek permission from me as the state chairman and members of the state executive to enter the state to canvass, we give you the permission. We give you the permission to canvass for vote. In your usual humility, ask for vote”

Nwaoboshi regretted that the greatest tragedy of our times is that “many politicians are noise makers”

He therefore urged her supporters to play politics of honesty and love.

“I can see many political warriors around you; people who can help Dr. Olejeme to win vote. They are not the people who make noise. Dr. Olejeme is my sister and you have to be honest to her. Follow her with all honesty and do what you know is right for her to win the 2015 governorship election”

 Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Ngozi Olejeme has described her visit to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat as one of the sure steps to Delta State Government House, saying that her coming is symbolic.

“I am the first governorship aspirant to visit this new secretariat. I will definitely be the flag bearer of the party and also win the 2015 governorship election in the state” Dr. Olejeme said.

Dr. Olejeme who was in the state secretariat to inform the leaders of the party of her governorship ambition said “I just need the support of El Shaddai, the Lord God Almighty to be governor of Delta State.

“When Godswill Akpabio was vying for the governorship position of Akwa Ibom, the incumbent governor, Obong Victor Attah did not support him. Today, Akpabio is the governor of the state. We don’t need the support of anybody. We need the support of God”

She urged other governorship aspirants in the party to support her ambition.

“In Oshimili South, I found out that my ward members were holding meetings in the chairman’s house. They had no office. I changed the status of my ward. I give them N1million monthly to host meeting. I also give stipends. The rent of PDP secretariat in Oshimili South expired. They contacted me and I quickly paid the rent. At the state level, I did a lot for the people. I gave many unemployed graduates jobs. I also opened offices in Delta State. My brothers who are in the governorship race should see where the pendulum swings and support me to make Delta State great” she said.

Olejeme who also praised Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan for contributing to the development of the state, promised to change the face of the state.

“Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has done very well. He has done a lot for us. I will carry on where he stops.  I will turn this state around. I will make Delta State a paradise on earth” he added.