By Dr. Bala Mohammed Umar
Hon. Elvis Oglafa stands as a bonafide son of the soil—deeply rooted in his homeland, yet refined by years of distinguished service and professional engagements largely outside the state.
His broad exposure, strategic networks, and administrative depth uniquely position him as a formidable deputy governorship candidate capable of bridging local aspirations with national and global opportunities.
Having built relationships and credibility beyond state borders, Hon. Oglafa represents more than a political figure; he embodies access, influence, and capacity. His emergence signals a pathway to greater federal attention, ensuring that the state is not merely a participant but a priority in national development conversations.
Through institutional engagement and strategic advocacy, he can help unlock federal collaborations, grants, and infrastructural support that directly benefit the people.
Beyond national leverage, his outlook is outward-facing and investment-driven. With global exposure and professional credibility, he is strategically positioned to attract foreign investors, presenting the state as a viable destination for sustainable partnerships in infrastructure, energy, education, agriculture, and technology. Investment thrives on trust, structure, and governance stability—qualities he is prepared to reinforce.
Central to his value proposition is his commitment to building a robust bureaucratic system that produces measurable results.
Governance must move from routine administration to performance-driven service delivery. With his experience, he can help institutionalize efficiency, accountability, and structured policy implementation that ensures projects are executed transparently and effectively.
As deputy governor, Hon. Oglafa would serve not as a ceremonial figure but as a strategic partner—supporting and strengthening the governor’s priority projects to ensure they meet the practical needs of the people.
Alignment, coordination, and disciplined execution would define this partnership.
Importantly, he represents a refreshing independence—free from the constraints of political godfatherism, yet firmly aligned with the developmental ideology and vision of Governor Douye Diri. This balance of independence and loyalty ensures principled governance anchored on service rather than political obligation.
Hon. Elvis Oglafa brings credibility, exposure, administrative competence, and strategic connectivity. His candidacy reflects a blend of local identity and global perspective—an asset poised to advance governance, attract opportunity, and strengthen institutional delivery for sustainable progress.
Hon. Elvis Ebipamowei Oglafa is a distinguished son of the soil and indigenously from Sagbama local government area and of ODONI extraction
Hon. Oglafa a well sought after strategist.
By Dr. Bala Mohammed Umar Ph.D MFR
Former Director of
Administration ICPC.
