Business mogul, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, on Friday said that his N10 million donation for the renovation of a council secretariat in Ondo State was not for political aggrandisement.
The billionaire businessman said that the donation was in the realisation that government alone could not meet all needs.
Ibrahim made this know during a courtesy visit to him by some executives and staff of the Okitipupa Local Government, at the University of Fortunes, Igbotako in Ondo State.
Ibrahim donated N10 million for the repair of Okitipupa Local Government secretariat burnt during the EndSARS crisis in 2020.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ibrahim is the All Progressives Congress Candidate for Ondo South Senatorial District in the 2023 General Elections.
Ibrahim, the Founder of University of Fortunes, Igbotako, made the donation in early 2022. Workers resumed work that the secretariat in March.
The local government executives and staff visited the billionaire businessman to thank him for the donation.
Taking the visitors round the university, Ibrahim lauded the Chairman, Mr Igbekele Akinrinwa, for showing appreciation for the donation.
Ibrahim promised to further support the local government by organising special trainings for its staff through the University of Fortunes, when completed.
He solicited the support of the people of the council area toward his election bid in 2023.
“I, therefore, solicit your support in next year’s general elections for Ondo South to wear a new look through quality representation.
“This is where I grew up and I am familiar with the people’s challenges, I will ensure these challenges are solved one after the other to provide a new lease of life for our people.
“By God’s grace, with your support and that of the entire people of Ondo South, when I get to the Senate, I will ensure the Federal Government will take steps in tackling power supply challenges in our district.
“Ensure you get your permanent voter’s cards ready so that you can decide who represents you at the Senate in 2023,” Ibrahim said.
Earlier, Akinrinwa represented by his deputy, Mr Ola Iwaeni, said that the visit became necessary to express appreciation for the N10 million donation.
“The magnitude of the destruction was much, but Ibrahim gave us assistance when he became aware of our plight without we even appealing to him for the assistance.
“We promise to support you as you are going for Ondo South Senatorial Election next year,” Akinrinwa said.
Mr Niyi Adesokan, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, Okitipupa Branch, said that Ibrahim had unparalleled sense of community development.
“Your unparalleled sense of community development and patriotism is well documented and appreciated by the people of this LGA and beyond.
“The footprints of your humanitarian interventions in the society are visible and underscore the love you have for your people at large,” Adesokan said.
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