Otori Ozigi: Yakubu Oseni Expects Land-slide Victory at Primary

With less than 3days to APC Senatorial indirect primary, the front-line aspirant in the race Alhaji Yakubu Oseni is expecting a landslide victory because of his popularity and general acceptance in Kogi Central.

According to the Banker turned politician his pedigree as a public officer, tax administrator, and social reformer would pave the way for him to beat his opponents convincingly.

He said God on his side as the man to beat in the primary, adding that he is mentally and psychologically prepared for the primary which is scheduled to hold on Saturday 29th September 2018.

Alhaji Oseni who has won several awards for his academic excellence and philanthropic activities over the years told this journalist that” I have won several awards for meritorious achievements. Including Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Social Science. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2001), Best Graduating Student in the Department of Economics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2001), Edith Wetan Prize for the Best 100 Level student in the Faculty of Social Science in the year (1997), Distinguished African Personality of the Year Award by Africa Youth Parliament (2016), Transformation leader by Movement for Peaceful and Equitable Governance in Nigeria (2016), and Quality Leadership & Outstanding performance award by Association of Kogi Youths Concern (2016).

Alhaji Oseni is a Member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN); Association Member Chartered Institute of Taxation (CITN); Fellow Nigeria Institute of Management (chartered); Fellow Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria; Fellow National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria; Associate Member Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria”.

His three-point developmental vision for Kogi Central include job Creation/Employment, Educational Development, Women Empowerment& Youth Development.

The Man Alhaji Yakubu Oseni was born on 15th May 1975 in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Otori Ozigi is a retired public servant, journalist/PR consultant.