The Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Ajagunla Olubiyi Fadeyi, has executed about 105 constituency projects within 18 months of his inauguration as the Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In a chat with newsmen in his office at the National Assembly complex on Tuesday 18th March, 2025, Senator Fadeyi revealed the motivation behind his penchant for people’s oriented projects.
According to him, his family name and legacy is his greatest motivation.
While emphasizing that family name and legacy are key determinant factors to a leader’s actions, the lawmaker explained that when one’s parents had laid a legacy, it’s expected of their offsprings to spread the name.
When asked his driving force behind the over 100 constituency projects executed and tagged, ‘Uncommon Scorecard’, he said, “When you know where you are coming from, you will know what to do”.
“Your family is very key. And if one’s parents have put a kind of legacy down, then you want to spread the name. During my campaign, I could tell that whatever I called, people would say, ‘Oh, we accept you’.
“The motivation is from my family name. It’s very important because of what my father has done in the past, it worked for me. I could not afford to do less, I have to even do more. So that’s my driving force!
Continuing the PDP Senator said, “If I’m in this seat for four years now, and I’m able to do very well, eight years is not compulsory, because of legacy. You can do eight years in this seat and do nothing.
“You can do four years in a particular seat, and people will remember you for it for the next decade. So my name is my passion, and passion is what assist leaders to work better for their people.
Expressing his passion to help, Senator Fadeyi said, “I don’t like to see people cry by my side. I always want to help. I’ve seen that things are really hard now.
“If you go to my original street, a lot of things have changed. It’s shocking, people are saying how come Senator is doing reconstruction? It’s not possible! But for us, it’s possible, it’s visible, it’s doable. It’s about being committed to what you want to do for the people”.
Olubiyi said he facilitated the construction and rehabilitation of 10 km of roads across four local government areas, ensuring better connectivity and improving local economies. Notably, his efforts in rural electrification, including the installation of a 500kva transformer at the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ila-Orangun, brought much-needed energy access to communities that had faced darkness for years.
“Furthermore, the completion of a substation electricity project (120MVA, 60x60kva) in Ila-Orangun now serves seven local governments, ending years of energy deficit. In addressing healthcare challenges, Senator Fadeyi facilitated the construction of three Mother and Child Centers in Ila Orangun, Iragbiji, and Ikirun. These state-of-the-art facilities are transforming maternal and child healthcare, reducing mortality rates, and improving health outcomes. His humanitarian gesture extends to the installation of 30 solar-powered boreholes with capacities of 10,000 and 20,000 liters in 30 separate communities, providing potable water to communities previously plagued by water scarcity.
Education remains a cornerstone of Senator Fadeyi’s agenda. His investments include the renovation of 10 classroom blocks, ensuring a conducive learning environment for students. Moreover, the Senator instituted N50 million annual bursary award, granting 1,560 students bursaries to his constituents from PHD, Masters, Law School, Medical, final year and part-time student programs. This initiative underscores his commitment to human capital development.
Additionally, 20 Osun indigents were sponsored to China for advanced agricultural and CNG conversion training, equipping them with cutting-edge skills to contribute to the local economy. Senator Fadeyi has empowered farmers and local businesses through the distribution of 25 farm tricycles, three heavy-duty Massey Ferguson tractors, and 1,500 bags of fertilizer. His support has not only boosted agricultural productivity but has also uplifted farmers economically. He also facilitated the grading and upgrading of 40 km of rural farm roads in 20 communities, ensuring better access to markets and resources for farmers.
The senator’s focus on sustainable energy solutions has been groundbreaking. He installed 700 solar-powered streetlights across 25 communities, enhancing security and nighttime economic activities. His energy initiatives also include the installation of six 500kva/300kva transformers in strategic locations and the distribution of 11 transformers to underserved communities. These efforts reflect his commitment to improving quality of life while fostering environmental sustainability.
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