Osun Rep Meets Youths, Assures Constituents Of More Democratic Dividends
The lawmaker representing Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Lanre Oladebo, has expressed his readiness to facilitate more developmental projects to the constituency.
This is as he revealed that his representation has facilitated no fewer than 14 projects in Ayedaade Local Government Area in two years.
Addressing youths from all political wards in the local government in Gbongan, on Sunday, Oladebo said the meeting was aimed at strengthening the Peoples Democratic Party in the constituency and to give an account of his stewardship to them.
He highlighted some of his interventions, including the renovation of classrooms at CAC Oke Ola in Gbongan, provision of a 500kva transformer in Ode Omu, installation of solar streetlights in Gbongan and Ode Omu, donation of computers, ongoing primary healthcare centre in Orile-Owu, as well as food palliatives and cash grants to constituents at regular intervals.
“We are here to engage the youth directly, to listen to their complaints and give first-hand updates on what we are doing. Governance is in stages; we cannot do everything at once, but I can assure you that this will be a regular exercise across all local governments,” the lawmaker said.
Also speaking, PDP Chairman in Ayedaade local government, Hon. Sanmi Adeyefa, described the parley as resourceful, noting that it has changed the youths’ perception of the lawmaker’s performance.
He disclosed that the constituency remains focused on securing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election.
In their remarks, the youths, while taking turns to appreciate the lawmaker for the projects executed so far, urged him to prioritise their empowerment and job creation.
“We want real empowerment. Many of us are graduates and we have artisans in our midst. Kindly look inwards and give us real empowerment. We are ready to support you,” one of the youths, Akinola Olujide, said.
The meeting ended with the formation of a committee to strengthen communication between party leaders and youths, with Hon. Oladebo promising sustained grassroots engagement.
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