presidential aspirant in the 2027 general elections, Oluwadare Joseph Faduri
A 49-year-old United States-trained nurse and a presidential aspirant in the 2027 general elections, Oluwadare Joseph Faduri, has said he will reverse government policies perceived to be causing hardship for Nigerians if he becomes the next president of Nigeria.
Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the Ipetu-Ijesha, Osun State-born Faduri said his principal purpose for contesting the presidency is to salvage the country.
Faduri, who is contesting under the National Rescue Movement (NRM), called for a generational shift and urged Nigerian youths to come out and contest, adding that the future of the nation rests with them.
He also promised to be a people-oriented president and urged Nigerians to support his ambition by voting for him in 2027, noting that prayers alone cannot elect a good leader.
“If elected as president, we are going to reverse this administration’s policies, then have discussions on better ways to implement them without adversely affecting the masses. I am as prepared as many Nigerians who are ready to make Nigeria work,” he said.
The US-trained nurse pledged to run a nation where goods for local consumption are produced by Nigerians in order to build a more viable economy.
The former Labour Party member promised free education from primary to secondary school level, which he said was enjoyed under past leaders.
While lamenting the decline in Nigeria’s socio-economic conditions compared to earlier decades, the presidential aspirant said the country once enjoyed free and quality education, improved security, and employment opportunities for graduates.
According to him, Nigeria is now grappling with high unemployment, insecurity, and economic hardship, which he attributed to what he described as self-centred policies by political leaders.
“We had a country where citizens lived as their brother’s keeper, but today, insecurity and economic challenges have taken over,” he said.
He also expressed concern over rising insecurity, alleging that inadequate welfare for security personnel and poor coordination among agencies have worsened the situation.
He said Nigeria once enjoyed free and quality education, improved security, and abundant employment opportunities, but has now become plagued by unemployment, insecurity, and economic hardship.
“Years ago, Nigeria was a country people travelled to for education, where citizens lived in safety and graduates had jobs waiting for them.
“Today, we are faced with the opposite realities,” he added.
The NRM candidate decried rising insecurity, noting that citizens now live in fear, unlike in the past when movement across cities was relatively safe.
He called for increased funding, better equipment, and improved welfare for security operatives to effectively tackle insecurity.
On the economy, he said his administration would focus on creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, alleging that several companies have exited the country due to harsh economic conditions.
He also advocated investment in electricity to reduce reliance on fuel, noting that a stable power supply would benefit a larger percentage of Nigerians.
He urged citizens to utilise their voting power to bring about change, stressing that national development requires active civic participation.