The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has set the tone for his campaign with a strong, worker-focused message, promising a people-first administration that prioritises welfare, dignity, and economic opportunity.
In a statement released by the Project AMBO-ICG Media Office to commemorate the 2026 May Day celebration, Oyebamiji addressed a broad spectrum of Osun State’s workforce, including civil servants, traders, farmers, artisans, and young professionals, acknowledging their contributions to the growth and development of the state while outlining his vision for a more inclusive and responsive government.
Felicitating with workers across the state, Oyebamiji commended their resilience, sacrifice, and commitment to keeping the wheels of Osun State’s economy turning, despite prevailing challenges. He described them as the true drivers of progress and assured them that their labour and dedication would not go unrecognised under his administration.
“The Nigerian worker is the backbone of this country, and the Osun worker deserves to be treated as exactly that, a backbone, not an afterthought,” Oyebamiji said.
Drawing from a career that spans banking, public finance, and federal administration, including his tenure as Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Oyebamiji positioned himself as a candidate with both experience and empathy. He emphasised that his administration would not only understand the challenges facing workers but also act decisively to address them.
“My government will be one that listens, one that responds, and one that puts the welfare of its people first. The days of treating workers as mere statistics will be over,” he stated.
Central to his message was a commitment to restoring dignity to labour through prompt payment of salaries and pensions, improved working conditions, and policies that support economic stability. He stressed that pension obligations must be treated as a priority, not a privilege.
“The person who gave their productive years to this state must not be left behind when those years are done. Pensions are not a favour; they are a duty we must honour without delay,” he said.
He also extended a message of hope to contributory pensioners across the state, acknowledging their struggles and assuring them that relief was in sight. According to him, his administration would prioritise clearing outstanding obligations and ensuring a more efficient and transparent pension system.
