By Dipo Olowookere
A lawmaker from Oyo State, Mrs Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has done what many Nigerians have yearned for from politicians as it is being done in the Western world.
The congresswoman, who is representing Oluyole federal constituency at the National Assembly, over the weekend, gave an account of her stewardship in January 2021 to her constituents.
It was at the flag-off of an empowerment programme at her constituency office in Ibadan and she was represented by her senior aide, Mr Kunle Fadiran, because she was in Abuja for a joint committee retreat on INEC and Electoral Matters.
According to her, last month, she facilitated the installation of transformers in Orelope Isale-Afla General Community, Papa Eleye Community, Irepodun Community and Orike Anu, with additional nine installations ongoing.
Mrs Akande-Sadipe said during the period under review, she saw to the completion of “a borehole with water treatment plant at Olubi Village in Oluyole Federal Constituency with the construction of 12 more ongoing.”
The House of Representatives member also mentioned the recently completed school classroom blocks which included Ifesowapo Community Primary School, Boluwaji Oyalami Community School Orita Challenge, and Olode Community School Olode.
The lawmaker promised to continue in her efforts to make Oluyole the pride and joy of her people as the development of her constituency remains a key priority, thanking residents for the support they have given to her.
She explained that the empowerment programme was aimed at boosting economic activities in the area as 200 women and youths would learn cosmetology.
Mrs Akande-Sadipe, who is the Chairperson, House Committee on Diaspora, advised the beneficiaries to apply the knowledge they have acquired and judiciously make use of the start-up funding provided to them.
“This empowerment is part of my efforts to ensure fulfilment of my campaign promises of Worthy Laws, Provision of Water, Good roads, Education, Empowerment, Employment and Power (WWREEEP) in Oluyole Federal Constituency through programs that would promote self-dependency within the community,” she said.
The lawmaker also reiterated her commitment to the enactment of the Diaspora Voting Bill so that Nigerians in the Diaspora can play an active part in elections at home to deepen confidence in the nation and commitment to economic collaborations at home.
“As the Chairperson, Diaspora Matters at the House, I will continue to fight against the sufferings of Nigerians abroad, citing Human Trafficking and the case of Suliamon imprisoned on death row in Saudi Arabia.
“My position is well known on this, even on the floor of the National Assembly. The move to ensure Nigerians are respected anywhere they are in the world is quite paramount,” she said.
