By In what may be a considered a show of unwavering support, a group of youths in Badagry, Lagos have mobilised campaign funds for the Pioneer of Real Acts of Kindness (RAK) foundation, Mobolaji Ogunlende who is seeking to represent the local government in the Federal House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 polls.
The group, under the umbrella of Concerned Youths of Badagry, consists of organizations such as National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), National Association of Badagry Division Students (NABADS), SHACO, Friends of RAK (FoRAK), Brighter and Stronger Badagry (BSB), RAK Ladies, and Artisans.
According to Badagry Parrot News, the youths also raised the sum of N1,365,000 for Ogunlende to enable him to purchase his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.
The news platform reported that the group’s spokesperson, Miss Bukola Agemo made this known at a press briefing and fund raising event held in Badagry, Lagos, on Saturday.
Agemo noted Ogunlende’s contributions to community development through his foundation, saying he remains the best man to represent Badagry in the green chamber and called on all well-meaning citizens to support his aspiration.
She said, “We believe he has what it takes to develop a Badagry Federation beyond aid. No other person can give us expanded investments in strategic sectors of economy to propel economic growth and development in Badagry Federation.
“Ogunlende is not just bringing expertise to the table. He is also bringing in quality and committed representation of his people.
“Mobolaji is the only person we can trust to manage the development and Economic growth of Badagry Federation with a much more strategic approach.”
Ogunlende, whose philanthropic interventions and youth-focused projects in Badagry and Lagos State at large have earned him numerous local and international awards, was named the ‘Young Person of the Year’ at the maiden Lagos Youth Awards held last December.
