INELG 2021: Folusho Badejo, The Long-Awaited Answer.. By Saint-Olawale Jimoh

In the last few weeks, I have read reactions from different quarters about how the two frontline political parties chose their chairmanship candidates for the on-coming Local Council election for Ijebu North East Local Government (INELG) from Ilese. Of all the reactions, the commentary from our towering patriot and a contributing stakeholder to INELG project, Otunba Kunle Kalejaye SAN stood out. Otunba demanded for the one who would push the interest of our immediate community better if the two candidates are placed side by side. But on a grander scale, I want a legacy builder, who will not only better our immediate community but set a standard in terms of economic growth and infrastructural development in Ogun East, whose records will become benchmark. This golden opportunity given to Ilese must not be taken for granted and that's why it's pertinent for us to support a competent candidate for the task ahead. One with hopeful insight into developmental issues. Who can inject new ideas and knows how to source finance to execute them. Foluso Badejo (BF) is a widely acknowledged private sector expert and capacity builder, focusing on private and public companies' financing, SME administration, project development and management, auditing of multinational establishments and financial institutions with experience that spanned over 27 years. Fact is, to set a standard means it won't be 'business as usual'. While anyone can boast of excellent delivery if given chance, we must also put on our thinking caps to evaluate situations based on the candidates presented. This article is not intended to bring anybody down but no matter how many years of experience one gathered in his local communities, he is still a local champion. Exposure count! BF is one Nigerian with multiple competencies. A well-travelled finance guru who has consulted for all many institutions and offered professional advice and recommendations that revived formerly dead companies. And to crown it all, he's humble to a fault, kindhearted and a good listener. He discards no opinion, but respects individual differences and love to be around his people. A vote for Foluso Badejo is indeed a YES to better, greater and quality representation and genuine governance.