Deji Ashiru is a valued member of Ogun APC. He is from Ogun East. Over the last few months, many people have been wondering what his plans are for 2023. In this interview, below, he says he is still consulting widely as regards his political plans.” At the appropriate time I will make my decision known,” he explained.
Read on. It is an interesting Interview.
How true is the news making the rounds that you are contesting?
It is on record that I traversed 103 wards, 9 Local Government Areas and 1,135 polling booths twice in 2019 when I contested as a senatorial candidate to represent the people of Ogun East. Although I lost, I am happy that I won the hearts of people and that gives me joy.
Aside from that, my footprints are still there for people to see, thousands of people who benefited from my kind gesture through the EDA Empowerment Foundation programme across the senatorial district are clamoring for me to throw my hat in the ring again, due to my numerous achievements as an individual then. They believe if I have the opportunity to represent them at the National Assembly, I will attract infrastructural development to the district. Having said that, it is not yet time for politicking, but consultations are ongoing among all the stakeholders. At the appropriate time, I shall make my decision known concerning the 2023 elections.
Tell us a bit about your plans
Ans: As you’re aware, the main function of a legislator is to make laws for the good and smooth running of the government. If I decide to accede to the request of the good people of Ogun East Senatorial District, I will ensure that I assist them in passing a bill that would be of benefit to the district. Like I said before, I will not be an Abuja senator, I shall be organising constant meetings with my constituents to brief them on my activities on the floor of the National Assembly. Welfare packages for the aged, provision for girls, child rights, infrastructural development, youth empowerment, Support for Micro, Small & Medium Sizes Enterprises (MSMEs) with access to funds and more of Federal government projects
amongst others shall be my priority.
I recall in 2019, when I visited the erosion ravaged Owakurudu community in the Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State, I promised them that if I am elected, I will use every means to get ecological intervention funds for the community.
Aside from that, Ogun State is lucky to have a good Governor in the person of Prince ( Dr) Dapo Abiodun, MFR who has a listening ear, I will ensure that I deliberate with him also to have synergy to fast-track the needed development to my district.
Who is Deji Ashiru?
I am from Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. I studied Mechanical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, and hold an MBA, Masters in Sub-Sea Pipeline Engineering, which is Ocean & Sea Technology from renowned Cranfield University, United Kingdom as well as a Doctorate in Engineering from Common Wealth University, UK.
I have an Executive Education on Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School, USA and Leadership & Management from London Graduate School, UK.
I am currently the MD/CEO of Contec Global Energy Ltd. I worked for a multinational consulting engineering firm ABB LUMMUS GLOBAL on a variety of Oil and gas subsea and pipeline projects. In 2001, I was appointed as a Senior Pipeline Engineer and Project Manager owing to my contributions to the enormous growth of the firm and my outstanding performance.
From 2002 to 2003, I worked for OANDO Gas and Power, a large gas distribution company in Nigeria as a Senior Consultant where I was responsible for the development of top-notch strategies to improve upon the efficiency and quality of work, coordination of the Engineering Design office, and Project Management.
I’ve been conferred with the prestigious award of the Fellow Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) and I am a member of The Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria ( COREN). I was recently appointed on the Board of Advisors of Metropolitan School of Business and Management, UK.
I am passionate about the plight of the people and all I have done is geared towards alleviating some of the pains that they go through.
How do you intend to tackle all the candidates going for this seat?
As of today, I have not declared my intention to vie for any office yet neither do I know aspirants contesting against one another so I’m focused on myself.
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