A member of the House of Representatives, representing Oluyole federal constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has empowered 200 women and youths in her constituency, who have been trained in cosmetology.
The Chairperson, House Committee on Diaspora, has also 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.
Akande-Sadipe, who spoke through her Senior Aide, Kunle Fadiran during the flag off of the Empowerment Programme at her Constituency office also gave an account of her stewardship to members of her constituency.
According to her, some of the bills she had sponsored have been well received in the House, stressing that she would not relent in ensuring that the development of her constituency remains a key priority.
The legislator reiterated her commitment to the enactment of the Diaspora Voting Bill so that Nigerians in the Diaspora could play an active part in elections at home to deepen confidence in our 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 added.
As an indication of her commitment in January, she also mentioned three newly installed Transformers in three communities in January 2021: Orelope Isale-Afla General Community, Papa Eleye Community, Irepodun Community, Orike Anu within her constituency, with nine more ongoing installations to be announced.
“In addition, completion of a borehole with water treatment plant at Olubi Village in Oluyole Federal Constituency with the construction of 12 more, ongoing”, she said.
Other projects she executed include the recently completed school classroom blocks which include Ifesowapo Community Primary School, Boluwaji Oyalami Community School Orita Challenge, and Olode Community School Olode all completed in January 2021.
The lawmaker promised to continue in her efforts to make Oluyole the pride and joy of her people.
