Politics
Rep Olafisoye Distributes Educational Materials Worth ₦100m to 3,000 Students, 100 Schools
The lawmaker representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Hon. (Prince) Akinmoyede Olafisoye has distributed educational materials worth ₦100 million to no fewer than 3,000 students and 100 public primary and secondary schools in his constituency.
The event, held yesterday at Faith Joe Events Centre, beside Community Grammar School, Alegongo, Ibadan, was marked by celebration and appreciation from prominent political stalwarts and stakeholders in the education sector who graced the occasion.
The programme, organised in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), aimed to stimulate educational standards and improve learning quality among beneficiaries.
Akinmoyede provided an array of educational materials, including whiteboards, blackboards, markers, dusters, highlighters, staple machines, scientific calculators, school bags, lunch boxes, mathematical sets, and exercise books (40, 60, and 80 leaves). Also, financial support was given to each beneficiary school to aid transportation to the venue.
In his speech, the lawmaker emphasised that the initiative was his way of giving back to his constituents, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support.
“These items will help to enhance and uplift educational and learning activities among the benefited schools, their teachers, and students alike,” he stated.
The lawmaker, popularly called Lafi, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde, all three senators and House of Representatives members from Oyo State, the 32 state House of Assembly members, and the Chairmen of Akinyele and Lagelu Local Government Areas for their collective efforts in improving the lives of the people.
He assured that he would continue to support and facilitate initiatives that foster development in his constituency and Oyo State at large.
Speaking at the event, the Oyo State SMEDAN Manager, Mrs. Ojogbede Iyabo Mabel, hailed the initiative as a remarkable step towards education development.
“What Hon. Lafi is doing today challenges those aspiring for political offices to prioritize impactful initiatives when they get to power,” she remarked.
Some beneficiaries expressed joy, stating that the initiative would have a significant impact on the educational development of Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency. They described the lawmaker as a committed leader dedicated to the well-being and prosperity of his people through numerous projects since his election into the House of Representatives in 2023.
Among the beneficiary schools were: Amajiri School, Akinyele, Community High School, Alabata, Community Primary School, Elemona,
IDC Korukoru, IDC New Site, Ojoo, Islamic Mission School, Onikokoro, Community High School, Arulogun, and several others.
The event attracted prominent dignitaries, including Hon. Joshua Oyebamiji, Hon. Murphy Adigun, Hon. D.A. Lawal, Architect Hassan Giwa, Hon. Ope Salami, Hon. Mukaila Ambali, Chief Kehinde Balogun, Chief Biodun Amoo, and Hon. Femi Akintunde.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign immediately, alleging that his recent remarks on state security exposed incompetence and an inability to lead.
Governor Makinde, speaking during his acceptance speech as the Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan on Saturday, lamented that he could do little to rescue abducted school children and residents in Oriire Local Government Area due to all security structures being under federal control.
Reacting, APC State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the governor’s comments as “the height of cluelessness, insincerity, and criminal ineptitude,” warning that such disclosures reflect a dangerous trend among parochial leaders.
Sadare said, “Engr. Seyi Makinde could not find any fault in the nation’s Constitution, yet he swore twice to protect lives and properties of Oyo people. He has long enjoyed the powers of his office, controlling resources and people without challenge, but now faces a serious test, exposing incompetence, cluelessness, and ego.”
He added, “Instead of addressing security challenges, Makinde is exploiting the situation to push a mirage he calls a presidential ambition in 2027. His insensitive comments once again reveal hypocrisy. It is time he quit the office of the governor, having admitted he lacks the capacity to secure the state.”
The APC also recalled that previous governors, including Alhaji Lam Adesina, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and the late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, operated under the same constitutional provisions without similar security failures. Sadare particularly praised Ajimobi for establishing a Security Trust Fund to ensure funding and stakeholder involvement in security, in contrast to the current administration.
“Makinde’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Our concern is the continued loss, deprivation, and mismanagement the people of Oyo may suffer in the remaining year of his tenure. The state deserves a team player, a sincere and humble governor — qualities Makinde has failed to demonstrate in seven years. He should apologise and step down,” Sadare concluded.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of the party’s presidential nomination process.
Makinde emerged through consensus and affirmation by party delegates during the exercise, in what party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and confidence in his leadership ahead of the next general elections.
The governor was presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali, during a ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid cheers from party faithful, delegates and supporters drawn from different parts of the country.
Speaking during the presentation, Dantali said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, administrative experience and vision required to steer the country towards sustainable growth and national development.
He urged party members across the federation to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM national chairman maintained that the party remained committed to presenting Nigerians with what he described as a credible alternative capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and governance challenges.
According to him, the emergence of Makinde as the party’s flag bearer marked the beginning of a new political movement aimed at restoring hope and strengthening democratic governance in the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party and delegates for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work with stakeholders across political, ethnic and religious divides to advance the party’s vision for national transformation.
The governor assured party supporters of his commitment to inclusive leadership, promising to prioritise policies that would improve economic prosperity, strengthen institutions and enhance the welfare of Nigerians if elected.
Five key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have been appointed to the party’s campaign committee for the 2026 governorship re-election of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
The Oyo APC leaders on the list include the party’s governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, former Senate leader Teslim Folarin, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Zacch Adedeji, and Remi Oseni.
The list, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, reflects the APC’s strategy of deploying experienced political figures with strong grassroots networks to ensure a successful re-election campaign in Ekiti.
“These appointments recognise their political experience and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda,” the source within the party said.
The APC committee is expected to coordinate campaign activities, voter engagement, and messaging, positioning the party for a strong showing in the 2026 governorship election.
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