As I mark the milestone of two years of my legislative assignment as Honourable Member elected to represent Ojomu Balogun Constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly, I would like to start off by giving all the glory to God for the journey so far. Even though I have a thousand tongues it is not enough to show my appreciation to the sovereign Lord, the eternal King, the righteous Judge and the Creator of the heaven and earth. I thank the Almighty God for my journey and political adventure as a democractically elected representative of my constituency. I wish to sincerely thank the esteemed people of Ojomu Balogun Constituency of Offa for giving me the mandate and opportunity to serve them. Over the past two years, I have remained sensitive and concern about their interest, needs, and aspirations as a people who truly deserve the best.
I would attempt to chronicle my activities and accomplishments under the themes covered below.
LAWMAKING:
During the period under review, I have contributed actively to the bill drafting processes, during debates, and amendment or enactment of laws that promote the interest, wellbeing, and prosperity of not only my constituents but the generality of Kwarans. I have also been very active in committees’ activities supporting my overall legislative duties. My participation and contributions to several notable pieces of legislations in the form of bills, motions, or matters of general public importance has been truly noteworthy. It cut across issues such as climate change, drug and substance abuse, health and educational sector reforms, public transport reforms, public safety and many others.
REPRESENTATION:
As one elected to represent the people of Ojomu Balogun Constituency, I have consistently prioritized their needs and interests and I have seized every opportunity within and outside the legislative chamber to draw the attention of relevant institutional or governmental agencies to the issues affecting my constituency. I am mindful that my duties as an elected representative of the people transcend the legislative chamber. Through constituency interaction, community engagement activities such as visits and meetings, I have consistently made myself available and accessible for the people including leaders and stakeholders of my constituency on issues that they need to interface and address with me from time to time.
OVERSIGHT:
In the course of my two years in office, I have participated in legislative activities that monitor and scrutinize the actions of the executive branch through oversight visit, legislative hearing and question time. This is an important aspect of our legislative duties which helps ensure accountability, prevent abuse of power and privileges and also promote good governance.
BUDGET APPROPRIATION:
In the period under review, I have participated in two budget circles to review the State spending proposals, amend and align it to meet the needs and yearning of our people. I have leveraged this opportunity to lobby and advocate for government attention to address the specific needs and interests of my constituency. Particularly, I have been instrumental in lobbying for projects such as school renovation, revamping and equipping of health facilities, road maintenance and construction, and also intervention to improve access to electricity for my constituency.
SCORECARD OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Below are some of the projects and interventions that I have been able to facilitate over the past two years:
70 solar streetlights installed across the constituency
Facilitated the creation of Offa Business Hub as a standalone business and administrative unit of IBEDC to improve the electricity service delivery in Offa
Facilitated new motorized boreholes in the following locations: Amulekangbo Akingbasa Area of Balogun Ward, Near Owoyale Mosque in Afelele Area of Ojomu NNW, Aluwo Lamodi Community Area of Ojomu NNW
Facilitated the construction of 11kva transformer perimeter barricade at Tafa Ijoba in Balogun Ward
Facilitated the construction of pedestrian bridge in Balogun Ward
Facilitated the construction of box culvert for erosion control in Lamodi Onireke community which hitherto has been a great source of concern for constituents around this area
Facilitated repairs of numerous motorized boreholes with new reticulation systems, new submersible pumps and new storage tanks in the following areas: Alubata (Ojomu SE Ward), Anifowose (Ojomu SE Ward), Oladodo (Ojomu CB Ward), Ola Oke Compound (Ojomu CA Ward), Obatiwajoye (Ojomu CB Ward)
Provided cash support empowerment for over 350 constituents
Supported 100 constituents with POS machines and startup funds
Trained a number of constituents on animal husbandry skill acquisition
Frequent support and assistance for constituents in need such as hospital bills, school fees, admission into higher institutions, wedding, graduation and the likes
Supported farmers with farming inputs such as fertilizers and pesticide
Monthly cash support for the five (5) wards in my constituency
Facilitated employment placement for 15 constituents
Facilitated KWASSIP grants and cash palliatives for numerous constituents including Small and Medium Scale Businesses
Distribution of cash and food palliatives for constituents during events and festivals such as Ramadan/Lent, Easter, Sallah, and Christmas
Payment of monthly salary of the Health Worker employed at a community-owned Health Facility in Ekungara
I owe tons of debt of gratitude and appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, for his transformational leadership and commitment to the progress and development of Kwara State. The record of achievements that I proudly outline above couldn’t have been a reality without the support and leadership of our dynamic Governor. My special appreciation also goes to the Speaker of the 10th Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Engr. Salihu Yakubu Danladi for his leadership and unwavering focus in rallying the house under a stable, conducive, and effective atmosphere. I extend my appreciation to the other principal officers of the House with no exclusion, starting from the Deputy Speaker Rt Hon Ojo Olayiwola and other honourable colleagues, for the collaboration and friendship we have forged in the past two years. I have no doubt that the journey ahead is indeed onerous, but our collective bold and audacious resolve to make impacts in our respective constituency and in Kwara State as a whole is paying off. Likewise, I equally acknowledged the support of the management and entire staff of the Kwara State House of Assembly under the headship of the Clerk, Alhaji Ahmed Olayiwola. I say a big thank you! My thanks also goes to my amazing wife and children for being a source of strength and encouragement. My appreciation also goes to my wonderful family and friends for their unwavering support.
Once again, I like to profoundly appreciate the entire people of Ojomu Balogun Constituency including our esteemed community leaders, traditional and religious leaders for the confidence and trust they continue to repose in me. Special recognition and appreciation also goes to the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Offa under the Chairmanship of Alhaji Nasir Adekunle Adegboye including party stalwarts, stakeholders, Ward Executives and all our loyal and ever committed party faithful. I wholeheartedly re-commit myself to sustain my approach to qualitative representation and inclusivity in all my engagement and activities for the remaining part of my tenure. I promise to continue to be your voice and prioritize your interest and collective aspiration in all my legislative activities. Together, we will make Ojomu Balogun Constituency and indeed our community great.
Yours Truly,
Ogbeni ‘Seun Ogunniyi
Ojomu Balogun Constituency
Chairman, House Committee on Health & Nutrition
Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Education & Human Capital Development
17th June 2025
