By Desire Emmanuel
A Delta State indigene, Mr. Emmanuel Efayeta Kuejubola, has written what he described as “an open letter” to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking a loan of ₦12 billion to execute a housing and agricultural development project in the state.
In the letter dated October 13, 2025, and published in Vanguard Newspaper on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Mr. Kuejubola described himself as a Nigerian from Okpavuerhe Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
He said the initiative was designed to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit, create thousands of jobs, and promote food security through agricultural development.
The “open letter reads: “My name is Emmanuel Efayeta Kuejubola, one Nigerian from Okpavuerhe- Olomu Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government, Delta State.
“Knowing well that in Nigeria, we have land to build and to farm on, no one can deny the fact that we have an enormous human resources to produce and consume whatever good that is produced here.
“My father and your father, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo in his time, though not a president, took many Nigerians from the chains of poverty through free education. I am sure you will do better.
“Today Lagos is a Centre of Excellence because men like you took some hard decision. The task of building Nigeria is great and all hands must be on deck. The act of making a difference can only be achieved by Holy Mad Men because they can see tomorrow, Mr. President you are one of such.
“I am constrained to write this open letter to you having done same letter to my big brother Alhaji Aliko Dangote. President and CEO of Dangote Industries Limited which was published on Vanguard Newspaper Tuesday, September 16, 2025 page 53.
“Though no response yet. I have no dea whether he saw it or not. I have a dream and I won’t die without its actualization.
The dream and plan is to systematically address housing needs in Nigeria starting from Delta State through the development of new settlements which is geared towards tapping the agricultural potentials of our land.
“To this end, Mr. President, kindly give me a loan of NI2 billion only. The said money I am asking from you will partly be spent on acquisition of 400 acres of land and its documentation at a location in Delta State.
“Thereafter, I will start the development of 400 housing units of two bedroom bungalow. The long term plan is the development of 3,000 units of houses broken into three phases. Developing the houses is key.
“Our inaction can further increase the level of poverty, hunger and starvation in the land. The plan is geared towards addressing housing shortages in Nigeria, creating job opportunity, improving our business environment both short and long terms.
“This plan will create 3,000 job opportunities and provision of free education to 1,000 Nigerians from primary school through university. This I can explain to you at your earliest convenience.
“The multiplier effects of developing new settlements of 1,000 housing unit each is enormous. This plan will be replicated in different locations so as to create 3,000 jobs and 3,000 housing units. The said loan facility I am asking from you will be returned by the 36 month from the date of disbursement by you.
“Please Mr. President don’t give me any precondition to receive this loan. Idea may rule the world but money answers all things. I trust that your response will be favourable as many Nigerians including me and my family will be taken out of poverty.
“Sir, l am looking forward to your favourable and prompt response. God bless you richly in Jesus name. Amen.”
