Great Senators are often remembered not just for laws they pass but for ideas they express clearly and powerfully.Their words usually reflect commitment to service,national unity and courage in leadership.
A highly respected American Senator who went on to become the president John.F Kennedy once said “Ask not what your country can do for you ,Ask what you can do for your country” His quote reflects the kind of public service mindset that defined his work as a Senator which today is still inspiring legislators globally.
A glance through the list of aspirants for the Ondo South Senatorial District seat for the bye election fixed for June 20th shows clearly that Prof. Dayo Faduyile is the most capable for the seat .
The Prince of Abodi Ikaleland is not in the league of those who are willing or just desiring to contest, he is well prepared and fit to occupy the seat left by Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim who is now Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United Nations.
Going by the high level standard left by Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, it will be a big plus for all constituents of Ondo South Senatorial District and Ondo State in general to have a personality in the calibre of Prof. Faduyile be voted in as the next Senator to continue the voice of distinction left by the Distinguished Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim .
Academically, Prof. Faduyile is more than prepared and capable. With eight Bachelor’s degrees, four Masters Degrees and 2 PhD’s, the Professor of pathology and Forensic Medicine is well equipped to have strong understanding of national issues on economy, security, health and education and how to speak clearly and persuasively during debates,confidence to defend positions and respond to opposing views as well as skill in negotiation and consensus building.
All these are not new to Prof. Dayo Faduyile having functioned excellently well as former President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) during which he mingled with high government officials and members of the National Assembly to negotiate smoothly pressing national issues.
Politically, Prof. Faduyile is prepared and capable having being involved at grassroots politics of the progressives which metamorphosed into the All progressives Congress as well as his experience at various political appointments one of which is the Special Adviser on Health to Ondo state government .
At the Senate Chambers, Prof. Faduyile will bring to bear his thorough understanding of party dynamics and leadership structure through which he will build alliances across party lines,engaging with key figures like the senate president and Committee chairmen,.
His capacity to deliver will also show in his commitment to his constituents who are his first pillar of support, having regular engagement with them as well as bringing constituency needs to national discussions,not to forget oversight of projects and government activities affecting Ondo South senatorial District.
Without any doubt, Ondo South Senatorial District stakeholders have one of the brightest moments of destiny agenda beckoning on them to rally round and speak with one voice of unity,devoid of sentiments or personal vested interests and support fully Prof. Faduyile to emerge as APC candidate and be voted in on June 20th as the new Senator for Ondo South Senatorial District.