Ogun APC Candidate Yayi Urged to Form Diaspora Directorate

Senator Solomon Adeola, the Ogun State governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress, has been urged by Omooba Adekunle Ayoola, a chieftain of the party and coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Poland, to establish a Diaspora Directorate within his campaign organization. This proposed directorate aims to identify, unite, and engage Ogun indigenes and people of Ogun heritage living abroad, harnessing their expertise and resources for the development of Ogun State.

Ayoola emphasized the potential benefits of such a structure, which could connect local businesses and institutions with global mentors and opportunities, promoting investment in various sectors including agriculture, technology, and healthcare. He cited successful diaspora engagement examples from Ghana and Rwanda and highlighted the achievements of notable Ogun indigenes like Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka and boxing champion Anthony Joshua.

Ayoola proposed that if Adeola wins the election, the directorate could evolve into a formal Ogun Diaspora Affairs Office, emphasizing the need for a structured approach to connect global talent and resources to local development.