As Oyo State gradually approaches the 2027 governorship election, the political conversation is no longer about starting afresh it is about protecting progress and deepening the gains already achieved. Across the state, from Ibadan to Oke-Ogun, Ibarapa to Ogbomoso, the question on the minds of the people is clear: who has the capacity, experience, and alignment to consolidate the Omituntun legacy and take it to the next level?
Governance is not guesswork, and it is never a solo performance. It is a deliberate continuum a relay where progress is preserved, strengthened, and advanced with each transition of leadership.
Governor Seyi Makinde has delivered a defining era through Omituntun 1.0 and 2.0. From restoring discipline and dignity in the civil service to ensuring prompt salary and pension payments, from expanding strategic road networks to stabilising LAUTECH, improving healthcare delivery, strengthening agriculture, and enhancing security—his administration has laid a solid and visible foundation for growth.
But building is only the beginning. The real test lies in consolidation.
Omituntun 3.0 must not be an experiment, it must be an evolution. A phase dedicated to scaling impact, strengthening institutions, and ensuring that the gains already achieved are not only sustained but multiplied across all sectors.
This is where Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin emerges as the right choice at the right time.
A distinguished son of Ibadan, Professor Shangodoyin embodies a rare combination of academic excellence and governance expertise. With a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Statistics from the University of Ibadan, and as the first Professor of Statistics at the University of Botswana, he represents intellectual depth at the highest level. His contribution to the globally acclaimed Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences further underscores his international relevance.
Yet, beyond the accolades lies a man of action.
His leadership style is driven by data, precision, and measurable outcomes qualities essential for modern governance.
His record in public service speaks clearly. From his impactful roles in Education, Science and Technology, and Establishment and Training, where he championed reforms and institutional strengthening to his tenure as Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, where he supervised the construction of over 368 kilometres of roads, improving connectivity and economic activity across the state.
Currently, as Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, he is spearheading critical reforms in the energy sector expanding solar lighting, improving maintenance systems, attracting investments, and advancing power initiatives that support households, businesses, and industries.
Professor Shangodoyin is not detached from the people. A loyal member of the Peoples Democratic Party since 1999, with deep grassroots roots in Yemetu and active involvement in the Omituntun movement, he understands both governance and the political structure that sustains it.
His vision for Omituntun 3.0 is clear: a Development Agenda for Consolidation anchored on practical, result-driven priorities:
•Transforming education through modern infrastructure, digital learning, and teacher development
•Expanding agribusiness into a full value chain economy
•Unlocking tourism and mineral resources for revenue and job creation
•Strengthening healthcare systems for wider access and quality delivery
•Consolidating security through innovation and community collaboration
•Driving economic growth through investment and SME support
•Sustaining infrastructure with strategic expansion and maintenance
•Advancing energy reforms for reliable and inclusive power supply
•Strengthening institutions to uphold transparency, accountability, and rule of law
These are not empty projections they are built on experience, competence, and a track record of delivery.
The decision before Oyo State is straightforward: to preserve momentum and progress, or to disrupt it with uncertainty.
Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin represents continuity with capacity, stability with innovation, and experience with vision.
Omituntun 3.0 is not just about continuing the journey it is about elevating it.
The foundation is strong. The progress is visible. The future demands consolidation.
With Shangodoyin, Oyo State is not starting over it is moving forward, stronger and smarter.
