Former Member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Farah Dagogo, has obtained the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship nomination form to contest the 2027 Rivers State governorship election.
The nomination form was collected on his behalf by associates in Abuja on Monday.
Speaking on his ambition to lead Rivers State, Dr. Dagogo said his administration would focus on repositioning the state as a leading economic and developmental hub in Nigeria.
According to him, his proposed governance blueprint will be anchored on the principles of Diplomacy, Information, Security, and Economy (DISE), a strategic framework he said would be unveiled comprehensively in the coming days.
“The process of repositioning Rivers State has begun. Our administration will prioritize youth empowerment through the establishment of a Youth Entrepreneurship Development Trust Fund, backed by legislation. We intend to dedicate at least five percent of the state’s annual capital budget to supporting young entrepreneurs, recognizing that the youth constitute the majority of our population.”
Dr. Dagogo further emphasized plans to drive educational industrialization through the adoption of STEAM education, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics aimed at equipping young people with relevant skills for the modern economy.
“We will create employment opportunities by fostering an enabling business environment. Security funds will be transparently and effectively deployed to ensure a safe and stable environment for all residents and investors,” he added.
Expressing confidence in his political prospects, Dagogo said the widespread support he enjoys across the state positions him strongly to secure the ADC ticket and ultimately emerge victorious in the governorship election.
