March 06, (THEWILL) – Bothered by the inability of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to fulfill his campaign promises to the people of the state, broadcaster and journalist, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, has decided to run for the governorship position in the state, with a vision to turn the state to an Eldorado.
Modele made her intention known formally at a small gathering of market men and women at the Adire/Kampala Market in Abeokuta. She disclosed that she would be vying for the number one seat on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
She added that her goal would be to make Ogun the state of choice for people to live, work and play in because of the educational, economic and cultural opportunities, safety, livability, vibrancy and connectedness.
Modele who has no political pedigree before now, worked with the Nigerian Television Authority as a newscaster and rose to become the controller of news. She joined American University of Nigeria as a director of marketing before moving to Globacom as Head, Sponsorships. She joined Arise TV as an Executive Director, Distribution and Licensing, as well as an anchor.
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