”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.
