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2019:Why I’m contesting Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency Seat – Engr. Akinbola Fatiregun

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6 years ago

September 11, 2018

As the race towards the 2019 general elections gathers momentum, one of the top notch engineers in Nigeria, Engr. Akinbola Fatiregun, the Managing Director/CEO of Hardrock Construction and Engineering Company Limited, Lagos, has publicly expressed intention to contest the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat in Osun State saying his goal is to fast track socio-economic development to his people.

Engr. Akinbola Fatiregun, a certified member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is a distinguished Petroleum Engineering graduate from the University of Port Harcourt. As a renowned Nigerian petroleum engineer, Fatiregun has years of experience in exploration and production (Oil and Gas). He has track record with discoveries and increased reserves, particularly during his industry operations at Atlantic Marine and Oil Services, Ikoyi, Lagos where he was the HSE Coordinator in charge of all Health, safety and environment as regard the company’s operations. His responsibilities, among others, included the upgrading, reworking, servicing, testing all kinds of natural gas processing engineering equipment. In addition, he has specialist skills in risk mitigation and quantitative risk assessment.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) top notcher told Africana International over the weekend that his passion for humanity has been the driving force for his noble intention to seek the people’s mandate to go to the National Assembly in the next political dispensation.

“My desire to serve is borne out of my passion for the good people of our Federal Constituency,” he said, explaining that even though lots of developments have been recorded in Osun State under the present leadership of the amiable Governor Rauf Aregbesola, much of works are still yearning for attention in the Oriade/Obokun Constituency, particularly at the Federal level.

Engr. Fatiregun, in his Letter of Intent and Request for Support, which has been widely circulated by his Campaign Organisation to stakeholders across Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, has aptly reeled out his vision for the citizens of the constituency.

The Letter of Intent, copies of which were also made available to journalists, read in part: “At the level of our Federal Constituency (Oriade/Obokun), much work is left to be done in the areas of Farmers assistance, youth empowerment, creation of enduring environment for business to thrive and medical outreach for the rural and urban people.

“My core mandate will be to assist our people in these core areas mentioned. I am fully aware that the business of making laws is a very serious one. Our people should be assured of effective representation on the floor of the National Assembly.

“A close look at our Federal Constituency will show a constituency that is almost neglected by the Federal Government. You can be rest assured that with me as your representative many Federal Government projects and institutions will be attracted to our constituency.”

Aside Atlantic Marine and Oil Services where he had operated meritoriously, Engr. Fatiregun also has the record of working as a Field Engineer at Cranfield Project Ltd, where he was the team leader and the onsite company representative. He was the first point of contact for the customers and was responsible for the multi-million dollars equipment with which his team worked on the physically and mentally demanding job of bringing hydrocarbons to market.

And presently as the Managing Director/CEO of Hardrock Construction and Engineering Company Ltd., Engr. Fatiregun is saddled with the responsibilities of designing drilling equipment, estimating costs and returns on newly discovered oil and gas fields, laying out flow control and fluid transfer systems and planning and auditing active drilling. He also supervises schedules, costs, and plans, develops all operations associated with drilling oil and gas wells. He is always in the picture for each stage, initial design to testing to completion to abandonment. He works on drilling units that are mobile, offshore platforms or land, implement and plan all phases of drilling activities, well completions and well operations, coordinate with land and geological department personnel for selection of drilling site, review cost estimates, supervises and monitor operation activities.

One noticeable attribute of Engr. Akinbola Fatiregun is the fact that he is a remarkable professional who likes being on his toes and facing challenges squarely with focus always to be on top of his career. And his Motto is ‘ready to go’ believing that Success is paramount

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Go out and vote, it’s your right – Ogun APC charges electorate

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1 day ago

November 14, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Go out and vote, it’s your right – Ogun APC charges electorate

As the party campaigns for the 2024 Local Government election in Ogun State draws to a close midnight of today (Thursday), the All Progressives Congress, APC, has charged registered voters in Ogun State to go out and exercise their fundamentals rights on Saturday “without any fear whatsoever”.

Addressing the grand finale of APC in Odogbolu Local Government, the Publicity Secretary of the party in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye said, “APC has done very well under the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun, and we are poised to win the chairmanship and councilorship elections overwhelmingly come Saturday”.

Oladunjoye, who is also Senior Media Consultant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media, thanked the Odogbolu people for showing massive support to the APC in the local government.

“With what I have seen here, victory is sure. I want to thank you on behalf of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON and the Chairman of APC in Ogun State, Chief Yemi Sanusi. “Come out and vote peacefully on Saturday. It is your constitutional duty and obligation.”

Oladunjoye added that people should learn from the chairmanship candidate of the party in Odogbolu local government, Dr. Babatunde Oyetola Diya, who vied for the office about three and half years ago and did not get it, but remained faithful in the party and continued to reach out to people with his humanitarian efforts.”

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Anthony Ojo congratulates Gov Okpebholo, confirms Edo Central Senate aspiration

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1 day ago

November 14, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Anthony Ojo congratulates Gov Okpebholo, confirms Edo Central Senate aspiration

Influential Edo State politician, Anthony Ojo has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo after being sworn-in as the new Governor of the State.

In his congratulatory message, Ojo expressed confidence in the abilities of Gov Okpebholo to bring the dividends of democracy close to the people of Edo State.

“The people of Edo State have total trust in your five-point agenda, capacity as a leader, and this is evident with their immense show of love. We have no single doubt that under you, this state will progress to the promised land,” the statement reads.

Meanwhile, Anthony Ojo has confirmed his aspiration to contest the Edo Central senatorial seat under the flagship of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a position previously held by Senator Okpebholo before he was elected governor.

He cited that sharing the same leadership ideologies with Governor Okpebholo, and the keen desire for transformative human and capacity developments in Edo State are the reasons behind his ambition.

He promised to work closely with the Governor to provide succour to Edo citizens.

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Appeal Court Further Affirms Udeze-led NEC Of Action Alliance As Valid, Authentic

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2 days ago

November 13, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Appeal Court Further Affirms Udeze-led NEC Of Action Alliance As Valid, Authentic

ABUJA – The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has further affirmed Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of Action Alliance (AA) elected on 14th March 2021 National Convention of the party as valid and authentic.

Action Alliance, in a statement by its National Secretary, Vernimbe A James said, “the court of appeal Abuja Division today in Appeal Number; CA/ABJ/CV/1163/2024 in a lead Judgement delivered by Hon.Justics Abba Mohammed which was concord by the other two Justices dismissed the appeal filed by Adekunle Omoaje faction through one Miller C.Orgwu ( on behalf of himself and all NEC Members Elected at Action Alliance Elective National Convention of 7th of October,2023, held at OOPL Abeokuta, Ogun State ) against 1, INEC, 2, Kenneth Udeze,3, James Vernimbe, 4, Akinuli Fred Omolere.

“The Court also awarded N400,000 cost against the appellants in favor of the Respondents.

The appeal was about the validity of the powers of Action Alliance NEC under Chief Kenneth Udeze led executive to conduct the party Governorship primary in Ondo State for the upcoming Saturday 16th November 2024, Governorship Election.

“The Federal High Court Abuja Division had earlier In Suit Number; FHC/ABJ/ CS/626/2024 Between Miller Orgwu and others (Omoaje faction) claiming to be authentic NEC of the party against 1, INEC, 2, KENNETH UDEZE,3, JAMES VERNIMBE, 4, AKINULI FRED OMOLERE presided by HON. JUSTICE JOYCE O.ABDULMALIK on 24th, September 2024 dismissed their Claim and validated the Ondo State Governorship Primary Election Conducted by Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC as valid and authentic, thereby Confirming the Ondo State Governorship Candidate of the party AKINULI FRED OMOLERE as the valid Candidate of the party for the 16th, November 2024 Governorship Election in Ondo State.”

The statement further said: “On 28 March 2022, the FCT High Court Abuja had affirmed and validated the Action Alliance National Convention held on 14th, March 2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led NEC of the party were elected.

“Dissatisfied with the said Judgement, one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others were granted leave of the court of appeal to appeal same Judgement.

“On the 26th, January 2024, the Court of Appeal Abuja Division in Appeal Number; CA/ ABJ/ CV/ 955/22 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others further Affirmed the FCT High Court Judgement that earlier validated the Action Alliance National Convention of 14th March,2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance (AA) NEC of the party was elected.

“Dissatisfied with the appeal court Judgement one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others have appealed the Judgement to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in appeal Number: SC/ CV/162/2024 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others, the matter is still pending at the Supreme Court of Nigeria which he has abandoned but desperately looking for how to come through the back door to claim the leadership of Action Alliance.”

The statement also explained that “INEC has since Complied with the Judgements validating the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC of the party was elected and uploaded on its website the Name of Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze- National Chairman, Vernimbe A James -National Secretary and other Elected NEC of the party as authentic.

“There is no court ruling or Judgement that Affirmed or validated any other National Convention of Action Alliance (AA) held on any other date apart from the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party which Courts have already and variously validated.”

Ezenwa Ibegbunam, who is the Counsel to Chief Fred Omolere, the governorship candidate of the party affirmed by the Court, noted that the judgment has further restated the correct position of the law and a vindication of the previous decision of the Court of Appeal which had earlier affirmed Chief Udeze led executive as the authentic leadership of the Action Alliance.

On his part, Chief Kenneth Udeze has praised the Court of Appeal as a citadel of justice and urged the party members across the country to remain focused.

He further noted that the Judgment has cleared the way for the victory of the party in the Ondo State gubernatorial election.

Source: Daily Independent