“I am not saying you should take your head office out of Lagos,” he clarified, “but come and establish your regional office here so that I can have some of your managers and even an Executive Director here.” He stressed that more than 30 per cent of Lagos’ corporate tax revenue is effectively Ogun’s money, and his administration will act to collect it.
Beyond tax collection, Adeola also vowed to tackle unregulated federal mining operations in Ogun, which extract solid mineral resources without equitable financial returns to the state. He criticized companies using federal permits to exploit the state’s natural wealth while bypassing local revenue-sharing mechanisms.
On employment, the candidate condemned the reliance of major industrial complexes on non-resident labour and casual hiring practices for local workers. He promised to enforce a mandatory local content policy, requiring firms to give first right of refusal and managerial quotas to qualified Ogun residents. His plan seeks to ensure that economic growth translates into tangible benefits for the people of Ogun.
As the 2027 governorship race approaches, Adeola’s economic proposals signal a shift toward greater fiscal accountability and local empowerment, positioning him as a candidate committed to transforming Ogun’s industrial potential into sustainable development.
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