”I am
running for the office of the president because I believe Nigeria can harness
its potential to be the nation of our dreams”
Former Federal Commissioner for Works and Housing, Lateef
Olufemi Okunu’s daughter, Khadijah has declared her intention and interest in
running for the office of President in the 2023 general elections.
With her declaration, 38-year-old Khadijah, a media
entrepreneur who made the declaration in Lagos State, becomes the first
female to join the nation’s presidential race.
She stated that she had become the arrowhead for the
intervention of her generation’s interests across the nation for politics and
good governance.
Born into a prominent family, Khadijah is the daughter of
Lateef Femi Okunnu (SAN), a former Federal Commissioner of Works and Housing,
current President, Isale-Eko descendants Union, and an elder statesman. While
her mother, Arinola Omololu, is a businesswoman of Ago-Owu pedigree.
She is the founder and CEO of Slice Media Solutions.
Speaking on why she’s running, Khadijah said: ”I am
running for the office of the president because I believe Nigeria can harness
its potential to be the nation of our dreams, according to Punch,.
”We can move from a third-world country into a developed
nation with innovation and technology.
”I believe in the possibilities Nigeria holds, that is why I
have taken this first step, not because there are no fears, but the will to
bring about the Nigeria we all wish, hope and believe we can make a reality
together.”
Khadijah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and
Human Resources Management from the University of Bolton and a Master’s Degree
in Strategic Project Management (MSc) from Heriot-Watt University.
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