A United States-trained nurse and presidential aspirant in the 2027 general elections, Oluwadare Joseph Faduri, has promised to reverse government policies he believes are causing hardship for Nigerians if elected president.
Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the Osun State-born Faduri said his main purpose for contesting the presidency is “to salvage the country.”
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) candidate called for a generational shift and urged Nigerian youths to participate actively in politics, stressing that the nation’s future rests with them.
He also promised to be a people-oriented president and encouraged Nigerians to support his ambition at the polls, adding that prayers alone cannot elect a good leader.
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“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.
Faduri further pledged to run a nation where goods for local consumption are produced by Nigerians to build a more viable economy.
The former Labour Party member also 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, he said:
“We had a country where citizens lived as their brother’s keeper, but today, insecurity and economic challenges have taken over.”
Faduri said Nigeria once had free and quality education, improved security, and abundant employment opportunities for graduates, but is now grappling with high unemployment, insecurity, and economic hardship due to what he described as self-centred policies by political leaders.
He also expressed concern over rising insecurity, alleging that inadequate welfare for security personnel and poor coordination among agencies have worsened the situation.
“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 said.
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: “My administration will 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.”
Faduri urged citizens to utilise their voting power to bring about change, stressing that national development requires active civic participation.
“National development is not just about leadership; it requires the active involvement of citizens. Your vote is your voice,” he added.
