My aspiration to represent the good people of Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives did not begin with politics; it began with people.
It began with the countless interactions in our communities, the conversations with parents who only wanted a better future for their children, the struggles of students whose education was threatened by financial limitations, the concerns of traders trying to keep their businesses alive, and the expectations of young people searching for opportunities and hope.
For years, I have listened, I have observed, and most importantly, I have acted within the capacity God has given me. I have always believed that leadership is first a responsibility before it becomes a position. Service must come before office.
What truly informs this aspiration is the genuine and persistent call from the people themselves - constituents, elders, youths, women, party stakeholders, and community leaders - who have witnessed my modest contributions over the years and have consistently encouraged me to take that service to a higher level.
They have said to me repeatedly: “You have been doing this without holding public office. Imagine what more can be done with the right platform.”
That call has been difficult to ignore.
Since 2016, I have remained committed to human capital development because I believe education is the strongest foundation for community progress. Through annual summer coaching programmes, I have supported an average of 1,200 secondary school students every year, while also awarding scholarships to outstanding students to encourage excellence and reward hard work.
I have consistently sponsored WAEC and NECO examination fees for final-year students because no child should lose their future simply because of inability to pay examination fees. I have supported students of Kwara State College of Education by subsidising their registration costs and extended assistance to postgraduate students from our community and across the Ilorin Emirate because education must not stop at the basic level—it must create leaders for tomorrow.
At Government Day Secondary School, Amule, I facilitated the renovation of classroom blocks, provided computer systems and printers, and improved staff and sanitation facilities because learning must happen in a dignified and conducive environment.
Beyond education, I have also responded to pressing community needs in infrastructure and economic support. I facilitated the grading and maintenance of the Kankantu–Akalambi Road in Ibagun Ward because accessibility is development. Good roads improve trade, movement, safety, and everyday life.
In 2020, during severe economic hardship, I provided direct financial support to over 150 market women and traders because small businesses are the backbone of many families. In 2014, I committed N3 million toward electricity repairs in Gambari District, including Okelele, because power supply is essential for economic growth and community wellbeing.
These were not political projects. They were acts of responsibility driven by conviction.
Within our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), I have also remained loyal and actively committed to its growth and stability. From financial contributions during the 2019 and 2023 general elections to supporting our local government election processes and promoting unity among members in Ibagun Ward, my relationship with the party has been defined by loyalty, sacrifice, and consistency.
I believe strongly in party supremacy, discipline, and collective progress. Politics must be built on trust, not convenience.
Today, my aspiration is simply a continuation of this journey of service.
The House of Representatives is not just a legislative chamber; it is a place where the voices of the people must be defended, where laws must reflect real needs, and where oversight must ensure accountability and fairness.
I am stepping forward because I believe I am prepared to serve more effectively through legislation, representation, and oversight. I am stepping forward because the people have called, and I believe leadership must answer when duty calls.
This aspiration is not about personal ambition. It is about expanding impact. It is about taking grassroots service to institutional action. It is about ensuring that our constituency has a voice that is competent, accessible, and committed.
I am inspired not by the desire to hold office, but by the desire to make that office meaningful for the people.
I have always believed that true leadership is not measured by how high one rises, but by how many people one lifts along the way.
That is what informs my aspiration.
And by the grace of Almighty God, that is the mission I remain committed to.
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