‎The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Oyo South, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has congratulated former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, on his 63rd birthday, acknowledging his years of political experience and contributions to public service.

Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, conveyed his felicitations in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Idowu Ayodele, on Friday and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

He described Folarin’s birthday as an occasion to reflect on a career marked by years of involvement in legislative affairs and the political development of Oyo State and Nigeria.

‎The federal lawmaker noted that Folarin had established himself as a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, having served in different legislative and political capacities, particularly as Senate Leader.

He said the former Senate leader’s experience in the legislature had given him valuable insight into governance, public service and the responsibilities of political leadership.

The APC chieftain added that Oyo State needed the collective wisdom and contributions of its political leaders, irrespective of their political affiliations, to sustain peace, stability and development.

He said, “Senator Teslim Folarin is a man whose years in public service have given him considerable experience in the political and legislative affairs of our country. His contributions to Oyo State and his commitment to public life are worthy of acknowledgement.

“On this special occasion, I celebrate him and wish him many more years of good health, wisdom and fulfilment.”

Oseni further wished the former Senate Leader renewed strength and greater opportunities to contribute to the development of his community, Oyo State and the country.

‎He also prayed for God’s continued protection, sound health and guidance for Folarin, expressing hope that his new year would bring him peace, happiness and greater accomplishments.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Oyo South, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has flagged off the reconstruction of two collapsed bridges in Ibadan Southwest and Ido Local Government Areas of Oyo State, pledging to personally finance both projects.

The bridges, located at Poopola in the Bolumole area of Ringroad and Oloruntumo in Apata, have remained in disrepair for years, disrupting movement and economic activities in the affected communities.

Speaking during the flag-off exercises on Tuesday, the lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency said his decision to undertake the reconstruction was informed by the hardship residents had endured and the need to restore vital access routes.

“I am here to ensure that this collapsed bridge, which has remained unattended to since 2021, is reconstructed and that our people are relieved of the difficulties they have faced over the years,” he said.

Oseni disclosed that both projects would be handled by Menza Iffany Construction Company, with work scheduled to commence simultaneously and completion targeted within two to three months.

The APC chieftain said preliminary activities would include the removal of collapsed materials and excavation for the construction of retaining walls, adding that technical guidance had been provided to ensure proper execution.

Describing the projects as practical interventions with direct benefits for the affected communities, he said infrastructure challenges that hinder people’s movement and livelihoods deserved urgent attention.

“Development should translate into tangible improvements in the lives of the people. These bridges are important to the communities they serve, and I am committed to ensuring that the work is completed within the stipulated period,” he added.

The Poopola Bridge, which collapsed in 2021, connects Old Nepa to Adeoyo State Hospital, Orita and Oluyole, while the Oloruntumo Bridge, which has been broken for about 15 years, serves Oloruntumo, Aba Ayinde and other neighbouring communities.

Oseni said his intervention in Oloruntumo followed earlier support for the renovation of the community hall. He explained that after receiving photographs showing the deplorable condition of the bridge, he considered it necessary to visit the community and personally assess the situation before committing to its reconstruction.

Community representatives at both locations welcomed the intervention, expressing optimism that the reconstruction would ease transportation difficulties, improve access and stimulate economic activities.

The Poopola community chairman, Pa Alex, recalled that residents had sought government assistance since 2021, while the Oloruntumo youth leader, Rasheed Adewale Opakan, described the proposed reconstruction as a welcome development that would open up the community.

In a statement announcing the flag-off, Oseni’s Media Aide, Idowu Ayodele, said the intervention reflected the lawmaker’s commitment to responding to pressing community needs through practical development initiatives.

The Oyo South Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has released N110m for youth digital training, boreholes and solar-powered streetlights across the 10 wards of Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State.

According to a statement by the lawmaker’s media aide, Idowu Ayodele, made available to journalists in Ibadan on Thursday, the intervention comprises N10m for equipping the Eruwa Youth Movement (EYM) Secretariat’s Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICT) and N100m for the provision of boreholes and solar-powered streetlights in Eruwa, Lanlate and other communities across the local government.

Oseni, who chairs the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), said the ICT centre allocation was intended to provide modern equipment to strengthen digital training and equip young people with practical skills relevant to employment and entrepreneurship.

He said the investment was driven by the need to prepare young people for the demands of an increasingly technology-driven economy.

“Our young people have talents and ambitions, but they need access to the right tools and opportunities. Equipping the Eruwa Youth Movement (EYM) ICT Centre is a practical step towards helping them develop useful skills, become more self-reliant and compete for opportunities in the digital economy,” he was quoted as saying.

The lawmaker explained that the larger allocation of N100m would support the provision of boreholes and solar-powered streetlights across the 10 wards of Ibarapa East.

He said the boreholes would improve access to water for households, while the streetlights would enhance security, improve visibility and make community roads and public spaces safer after dark.

Idowu said the latest intervention was in addition to the lawmaker’s earlier constituency development efforts in Ido and Ibarapa East local government areas, particularly in basic infrastructure and youth development.

He added that distributing the projects across the 10 wards was aimed at ensuring that communities across the local government benefited from the intervention.

“Our responsibility is to support projects that respond to the real needs of our people. Access to water, safer public spaces and opportunities for our young people are important to the well-being of our communities,” Oseni was further quoted as saying.

The APC senatorial candidate reaffirmed his commitment to effective representation and sustained grassroots engagement, assuring residents that he would continue to support initiatives addressing the needs of communities across the district.