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Hon. Akinde Abimbola Sunday,a phillantrophist and APC Stalwart from idanre in this interview with Martins Fasusi speaks on why he always like giving to the less privileged, why he’s contesting for the Ondo State House of Assembly to Representing the good people of idanre, the chance of the party, APC in the 2023 upcoming general election among other issues.

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MARTINS : Can we meet you sir and have an insight into your background with respect to your career and public life

ABS : My name is Akinde Bimbola Sunday popularly known as ABS SALAS, I started my academic prowess from Saint Georges Pry School in the early 90’s ( 1991) from there to Methodist High School, Idanre and finished early 2000 (2002)

I gained admission into Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo In 2005-2007 where i had my National Diploma (ND) and later proceeded to Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti for my HND in Marketing.

While I was in higher institution i served as a
Chairman, National Association of Idanre Student (NAIS) in 2009. I served my father’s land as a youth Corper in Yankwashi local government area, Jigawa state.
In the quest for greener pasture, after working briefly in Nigeria,I moved to Russia to start continue my life, with the grace of God, I had travelled over 17 countries in the world mostly in Europe and Asia, and today i settled in Istanbul Turkey with special focus on textile business , furnitures and Turkish steel door.

MARTINS : As a stakeholder in APC, how will you describe the government of the party in Nigeria ?

ABS : The government of Buhari Will be 7 years in May this year and this help me to affords the opportunity to reflect and recount the impact that has been made (and is being made) on different sectors. On INFRASTRUCTURE, the government established Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF), with more than $1 Billion in fund.

RAIL Transportation , 156km Lagos-Ibadan completed
– Abuja Light Rail completed .
AGRICULTURE
– Anchor Borrowers Program (ABP):
– Special-Agro Industrial
EDUCATION AND HEALTH
– The Federal Government has disbursed more than 170 billion Naira in UBE and many projects completed by this government and many more

MARTINS : How will you rate the party( APC) internal democracy particularly the just concluded state Congresses.

ABS : In Idanre and ondo state generally , all the stakeholders believed that the consensus method adopted in the Congress was the best option to foster unity among members of the party.

This decision was unanimously adopted by all leaders of the party to seleact all officials at all levels in ondo state, Thanks to the leaders of Apc in ondo state and idanre particularly the state party chairman ( Engr Ade Adetimehin).

Ondo state witness the most peaceful congress among the 36 states in Nigeria where APC conducted their congress and today we can all see the unity among our leaders in idanre, there is no faction in APC here in idanre we are one Big family. We must also commend the effort of President Mohammed Buhari who has given the Youths the opportunity to actively participate in politics through the signing of the not too young to run bill which is equally being demosticated at the State level by own Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN with the number of Youths in his administration.

MARTINS : What is the chance of your party, the APC in Idanre local government come 2023 in the midst of other political parties.

ABS : With the huge membership strength we have recorded during the last registration and revalidation exercise, there is no doubt that Nigerians especially my great town ( idanre) still trust us that we will win all the upcoming elections convincingly not only in idanre or ondo state but starting from the upcoming bye election for Akure South/North Federal Constituency and governorship elections in Osun, Ekiti States, to the 2023 general elections.”

MARTINS : As a phillatropist , In what way have you been able to impact positively into the life of the people and what exactly is the driving force.

ABS : My foundation (BIMBOLA SALAS FOUNDATION ) has changed the life of many idanre youths ( boys and girls) like the recently concluded empowerment that my foundation carried out , we signed 68 people to learned any kind of job they wish to learn and we pay for the signing,freedom and buy all the equipment they needed to start the job, buying of sewing machine to fashion designers, generators and Barbing equipment for barbers, equipment for everyone who learned hair dressing etc. my foundation has also helped the community by providing water ( digging of boreholes ) , payments of WAEC, and giving money to the widows, our Okada motorcyclist empowerment, These has changed some life of our people in idanre local government and we are going to do more as time goes.
The knowledge that I’m helping others is hugely empowering and, in turn, can make me feel happier and more fulfilled, this also encourage friends and family to do the same so that all my people in idanre can benefit from it

MARTINS : We heard from a reliable source that you are interested in contesting for the state house of Assembly to represent the good people of Idanre LGA, what should the people be expecting from you differently?

ABS : Yes I’m coming out to contest for the state house of assembly to represent the good people of idanre, well the present house of assembly member ( Hon Festus ) is doing well and he showed that idanre has many good sons/daughters that is ready to make idanre great but I can assure the good People of this great town that If they give me the opportunity to be there , I will bring many things to idanre differently from what the present member is doing , firstly I’m a member of the same party with the Governor which will enhance the opportunity to submit a meaningful project to the house and also to reclaimed most of the lost glory that our father enjoyed from the past like helping our farmers, traders and other professions that need government aid in their jobs

MARTINS : On a parting note , what is your message to the people particularly the youths.

ABS : I want to thank all the youth of my great town for showing the elders that we are capable of representing them at the higher level and make them Proud, I will also advice all the youth to come out and participate in politics if truly we want a better change, there is no how we can see a change without contributing our own quotas to the change we want in idanre and Nigeria as a whole.

The fundamental principle of humanities is drawn from the beautiful angle of service,notably service to humanity.

Rising from the humble locale, having such experience, knowledge and comprehension of my wonderful constituency and its immediate environment, being beautifully grassroots with incredible ideas on how to change the situation of the people, bringing in new energy, rejuvenating, to enhance proper and visible developmental projects remain a core value, course and mission to ingeniously achieve.

I represent the interest of the populated majority birthed and grown in an egalitarian cum democratic society. An epoch of equity, love, accountability and transparency comes as conceived, delivering is pertinent.

© Fayemi Media Team [FMT]

The clamour for the return of Hon. Dele Gboluga Ikengboju as member house of representatives Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency took a new dimension on Saturday, 29th January, 2022 as 19 out of the 23 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Chairmen constituting Okitipupa and Irele LGAs endorsed him for a second term.

The remarkable event which took place at Ilutitun, Okitipupa LGA had in attendance prominent party leaders and stakeholders including High Chief Oyenusi Oladunjoye, the Irele LGA PDP Chairman, Mrs Adesida, Former Senatorial Women Leader and Member, State Executive Council; Mr. Ali ,the Okitipupa LGA PDP Secretary, Deacon Adewale Akingboye and others.

High Chief Oyenusi who presided over the meeting said their decision was premised on Hon. Gboluga’s outstanding performance in the past few years at the green chamber.

The leaders posited that it would be retrogressive and irrational not to throw their weights behind the lawmaker who has made his people proud, noted that re-electing Hon. Gboluga will be enormously beneficial to the future of the Ikale people.

Also at the meeting were: Chief (Engr.) Adejare Orina Former TESCOM Commissioner; Hon. S.T Aderehinwo; Hon. Temenu Abiodun; Barr. Olumide Ogunje SLA to the Lawmaker and others.

Signed

Oyeniyi Iwakun

Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the honourable member

31st January, 2022

As part of his commitment to ensure all parts of Odigbo, Okeigbo and Ileoluji Federal Constituency enjoys the dividends of Democracy no matter their geographic locations, RT Hon Mayowa Akinfolarin have commenced the lighting up of Ebijaw community and Taibo Town of Ebijaw ward respectively with solar powered street lights. This is aimed at given the good people of Ebijaw ward in Odigbo Local Government the opportunity of enjoying what other urban areas are benefitting.

The chairman House committee on FRSC have fulfilled yet again another campaign promises to his constituents.
In one of those Promises, he promised he will facilitate solar power projects to the community. To God be the glory the project has started and will be completed soonest.

An Excited dweller of Ebijaw community Mr Ismail have this to say upon completion of the project “All members of Ebijaw and Taibo community heartily thank Honourable Mayowa Samuel Akinfolarin for the solar street light that was installed at Ebijaw and Taibo town we say thanks once again sir”

Many Constituencies, within and outside Ondo State has failed to live up to their full potentials despite the abundance of resources being accumulated in their lands.

Many among the various reasons why these Constituencies has failed to thrive is the inept and inadequate leadership to which they have been subjected.

If there’s any major challenge that the nation has had to face since its independence which has militated against its growth and development on all sides, this is the inability of the nation to have qualified, value-oriented and visionary leaders to manage its vast resources right from the grassroots to the national levels.

However, we cannot deny the reality that we do have amongst us individuals who fit this role excellently well, the major challenge rest on our ability to give this individual a shot to make things right for our common growth and development.

Ilaje Constituency 2 is not exempted from the aforementioned, however, it has in its hands an opportunity to make things right.

Right amid the good people of Ilaje is a golden goose who is destined to lay for her people golden eggs, Princess Olawumi Fayemi Annah FCIHRSM; a young illustrious daughter of the Akinneyin Royal Dynasty of Mahin land who has shown great interest in services to the people of Ilaje Local Government and the entire Ondo State.

She has been described by many as a goal-getter and unapologetic progressive who finds joy in not only putting smiles on the faces of others but also in ensuring the collective growth and advancement of her people.

Her perchance for personal growth and development is also matched by her desire to invest in others, her excellent interpersonal skills and resources management abilities make her a force to be reckoned with in the region and the state in general.

In a male-dominated society, she has risen above the limitations of gender stratification to becoming a brand with which people across all social divide wants to be identified with. She holds a certificate in management & professional HSE from structural solutions, UK and because of her quest to acquire more knowledge, she is currently a student of Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo state where she hopes to attain her Masters in Business Administration. She is also a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource and Strategic Management of Nigeria. FCIHRSM.

Unlike others who celebrate mediocrity, she comes with an excellent track record and qualifications, when it comes to the socio-political activities of the region and state in general, she is no greenhorn. She is a young politician and a vibrant card-carrying member of the All Progressive Congress ( APC ).

She is a promising leader in Mahin ward 4 in Ilaje Local Government of Ondo State. She is a co-convener of the progressive coastal drive. A political pressure group with a focus on Ilaje and Ese-Odo federal constituency.

She also served as the Ojo local government coordinator ‘C’ Team A, Akinwunmi Ambode Campaign Organization, 2015, adding to her arrays of political participation, she also served as the Vice-Chairman 2 ( South ) support group of the Oluwarotimi Akeredolu campaign organization 2020, She served as member special interest Group of the Same campaign organization, she served as the secretary of the Aketi ‘Datiwa Ondo Southern grand solidarity walk in 2020.

Her honesty and oratorical adeptness got her the office of Chairman welfare committee of the Ondo State Progressive Youth Stakeholders ( ODPYS ) and also chairman fundraising committee for the RNMO global NAOSS presidential campaign movement 2021 where the team produced the first female Global NAOSS President.

She was a delegate to represent the South-West region of Nigeria at the progressive youth conference Abuja 2021 ( PYC 21 ).

Amongst her people she is well-loved and heavily accepted, all these, did not happen in a vacuum, her constant and unending contributions to her people have given her a special place in the hearts of many. She has trained over 180 indigenes of ilaje/Ese-Odo local government area in different skill acquisition programmes and distributed covid 19 palliative and PPES to people in the environment, ward members, community members and constituency members.

Also, because of her quest to do more for her people, she has empowered over 30 persons in different skills by buying equipment such as sewing machines, makeup kits, laptops and so on through her foundation with partnerships from other NGOs and corporate organizations like TECHNO, Infinix, 3C- Hub and car care.

Furthermore, Princess Olawumi Annah Fayemi has also trained over 10 persons in phone repairs engineering in partnership with car care and phones. She distributed relief materials for riverine areas of Ilaje LGA in 2020 and also distributed menstrual hygiene products to selected school girls in Ondo State through her P.O.F.A foundation. Because of her passion for nation-building, she has also created jobs opportunities for a selected few in the community and most importantly, because of her love for the student’s community.

Princess Olawumi Fayemi A. served as a mediator between the National Association Of Ilaje Students (NAIS), Federation of Ese-Ode Students (FEGOS) with OSOPADEC in the just resolved October 2021 bursary crisis and she is currently serving as the liaison person for machined community IFAD life ND. A United Nations program with their Nigerian office in Port Harcourt and headquarters in Rome.

She is bold, self-effacing selfless, humble, astute with an inspiring disposition, indefatigable, pragmatic and does not shy away from vehemently defending her principles and the interest of her people downtrodden in the society.

The people of Ilaje Constituency 2 will no doubt benefit from her immense wealth of experience and management skills if given the chance to represent them.
She’s competent to lead.

The Real Change!