The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has announced his interest to join the presidential aspirants on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ogbonnaya Onu Declares His Presidential Ambition
The minster, who declared for the 2023 presidency at an event in Abuja on Friday, described himself as a “man of great compassion”, adding that he has everything it takes to lead NIgeria.
Onu said, “As a man of great compassion, and also believing that women are great builders of nations, I did not want any pregnant woman or child to die either during pregnancy or child birth, which are the most challenging periods in any woman’s life, just because the woman cannot afford to pay hospital bills. Hence, all pregnant women received free treatment in public hospitals.
“I want all Nigerians, particularly the youth to know that Nigeria has a bright future. Let there be nothing that can make any Nigerian lose hope about the future of Nigeria.
“The Almighty God that created us, gave our dear nation, everything that she needs to be a leader in the world. Working together, we will make use of knowledge economy driven by STI to make Nigeria truly great.
“My fellow Nigerians, we have the key to unlock the prosperity of our dear nation, and this key is a knowledge economy driven by science, technology and innovation.
“This is so, because no nation has ever become truly great, whether in ancient or modern times, without the efficient and effective deployment of science, technology and innovation to nation building.
“I am convinced that I have the knowledge, the experience, the credibility, the education having been trained in one of the best universities in the world, the vision, the integrity, maturity and a man who can be trusted.
“I most respectfully ask my political party, the APC, to elect me as its presidential candidate, and the people of Nigeria to elect me as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for me to be the chief servant of the nation.”
Onu’s declaration comes after former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun had also joined the race for the presidential ticket of the ruling APC for the 2023 general election.
