A philanthropist and entrepreneur, Sadiq Osude, has declared his intentions to run for the office of the governor of Nasarawa State in the 2027 general elections.
According to his media office, the native of the Keana local government area of Nasarawa state is in the race to promote the welfare of the people which he has championed as an individual over the years.
The office disclosed that Osude through his SOS Foundation, has offered scholarships to 1,200 students, trained 6,000 individuals in skills acquisition and donated 60 boreholes to communities across the North Central state.
It said, Osude’s blueprint, “Service Today, Progress Tomorrow”, will build on the foundation’s achievements in the areas of clean water provision, education and skills development but did not disclosed the party he was running on.
“Sadiq Saleh Osude, a philanthropist and entrepreneur, has announced his candidacy for the 2027 gubernatorial election, basing his campaign on the work of his SOS Foundation.
“The foundation’s initiatives, which include providing 60 boreholes, have a direct impact on key indicators of the Human Development Index (HDI). A reliable source of clean water can improve health outcomes and reduce waterborne diseases, thereby increasing life expectancy.
Additionally, by reducing the time spent fetching water, it allows people, particularly women and girls, to pursue education and economic activities.
“The SOS Foundation has also provided vocational training to 6,000 individuals and scholarships to 1,200 students. This focus on education and skills development is crucial for improving Nasarawa State’s HDI, which was ranked among the lowest in Nigeria in a 2023 study.
“The man at the heart of these initiatives, Sadiq Osude, is a native of the Keana Local Government Area. His work through the SOS Foundation has touched communities across all 13 local government areas of Nasarawa.
“His philanthropic efforts, which began in 2015, have earned him a reputation for creating tangible change and have now laid the groundwork for his political aspirations,” Osude media office.
