Senator Olajide Ipinsagba Emmanuel is the Senator Representing Ondo North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate of the National Assembly. In an Exclusive Interview with Journalists in his office today, he unveiled some of his giant strides on various constituency projects he has executed in his constituents.
According to him, “he facilitated Agricultural Training Programs for youths and existing farmers, equipping them with modern techniques to enhance productivity. Distributed fertilizers to farmers to address critical agricultural challenges, ensuring increased output and improved local food security.
“Constructed and fully equipped a modern health centre in Akunnu-Akoko, ensuring access to quality healthcare for the community. Distributed health equipments and materials to the State Specialist Hospital, Ikare-Akoko, thereby strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving health outcomes.”
Dist. Sen. Olajide, also trained and Empowered Women and Youth in Confectioneries. He organised training in cake baking and other confectioneries, followed by the disbursement of start-up grants to empower beneficiaries to establish their businesses. Training of women on soap making with start-up funds.
In the same vein, he organized ICT training programs for youths, distributed HP Core i7 laptops, and provided start-up grants to promote innovation and employment in the tech sector.
“Trained youths in tailoring, provided sewing machines, and disbursed start-up grants to enhance self-reliance and job creation. Constructed a 1.5-kilometer road in Oka-Akoko, improving connectivity, facilitating economic activities, and easing transportation for farmers and traders. Spearheaded the construction of the Ikare Modern Civic Center, which serves as a hub for cultural, social, and civic engagements. Facilitated the construction of 28 lock-up shops in Oka -Akoko, providing a conducive environment for entrepreneurs and boosting local commerce.
Dist. Sen. Olajide who is passionate about education, distributed free JAMB forms to students across the Senatorial District, enabling many young people to pursue higher education without financial barriers.
Also, he sponsored a bill for the establishment of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) University in Ikare-Akoko. A public hearing was successfully held on December 28, 2024, reflecting progress toward establishing this vital institution for skill development and education. Facilitating and securing Federal jobs for constituents in NNPC, Police, Nigerian Army, Rural Electrification Agency and also working to get appointments for the youths in the ongoing Customs and Airforce recruitment. Scholarships and bursaries to over 1000 tertiary students.Lighting up towns and villages with Solar Panels including Adekunle Ajasin University.”
These achievements underscore his commitment to fostering development in agriculture, education, health, and infrastructure. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Procurement, he also prioritizes accountability and efficiency in national projects, which directly impacts the equitable allocation of resources to Ondo North Senatorial District and Ondo State at large.
Moreso, he empowered Small Businesses through skill acquisition programmes and provision of lock-up shops, he has laid the groundwork for entrepreneurship to flourish within the district. Strengthening Youth Engagement, by bridging the gap between education, technology, and employment. He is equipping youths with the tools necessary to thrive in the modern economy.”
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF SENATOR OLAJIDE IPINSAGBA:
1. Empowering Farmers and Promoting Agricultural Advancement:
Facilitated Agricultural Training Programs for youths and existing farmers, equipping them with modern techniques to enhance productivity.
Distributed fertilizers to farmers to address critical agricultural challenges, ensuring increased output and improved local food security.
2. Advancing Health and Well-being:
Constructed and fully equipped a modern health centre in Akunnu-Akoko, ensuring access to quality healthcare for the community.
Distributed health equipments and materials to the State Specialist Hospital, Ikare-Akoko, thereby strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving health outcomes.
3. Skill Development and Empowerment Initiatives:
Women and Youth Training in Confectioneries: Conducted training in cake baking and other confectioneries, followed by the disbursement of start-up grants to empower beneficiaries to establish their businesses. Training of women on soap making with start-up funds.
ICT Training and Equipment Distribution: Organized ICT training programs for youths, distributed HP Core i7 laptops, and provided start-up grants to promote innovation and employment in the tech sector.
Vocational Training in Tailoring: Trained youths in tailoring, provided sewing machines, and disbursed start-up grants to enhance self-reliance and job creation.
4. Community Development and Infrastructure:
Constructed a 1.5-kilometer road in Oka-Akoko, improving connectivity, facilitating economic activities, and easing transportation for farmers and traders.
Spearheaded the construction of the Ikare Modern Civic Center, which serves as a hub for cultural, social, and civic engagements.
Facilitated the construction of 28 lock-up shops in Oka -Akoko, providing a conducive environment for entrepreneurs and boosting local commerce.
5. Promoting Education and Opportunities:
Distributed free JAMB forms to students across the senatorial district, enabling many young people to pursue higher education without financial barriers.
Sponsored a bill for the establishment of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) University in Ikare-Akoko. A public hearing was successfully held on December 28, 2024, reflecting progress toward establishing this vital institution for skill development and education.
6. Facilitation of Recruitment Opportunities:
Facilitating and securing federal jobs for constituents in NNPC, Police, Nigerian Army, Rural Electrification Agency and also working to get appointments for the youths in the ongoing Customs and Airforce recruitment.
Scholarships and bursaries to over 1000 tertiary students.
8. Lighting up towns and villages with Solar Panels including Adekunle Ajasin University.
A VISIONARY APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP
These achievements underscore his commitment to fostering development in agriculture, education, health, and infrastructure. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Procurement, he also prioritizes accountability and efficiency in national projects, which directly impacts the equitable allocation of resources to Ondo North Senatorial District and Ondo State at large.
ADDITIONAL POINTS OF IMPACT:
Empowering Small Businesses: Through the skill acquisition programs and provision of lock-up shops, he has laid the groundwork for entrepreneurship to flourish within the district.
Strengthening Youth Engagement: By bridging the gap between education, technology, and employment, he is equipping youths with the tools necessary to thrive in the modern economy.
