Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency is located within the Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State and falls within the jurisdiction of two lawmakers in the Nigerian federal parliament. This piece addresses the importance of these lawmakers combining efforts to fly the flag of the constituency on the floor of the 10th National Assembly.
Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa is one of 14 federal constituencies in Oyo State, and it is being represented at the House of Representatives by the Rep. Oyeshina Namjimdeen Oyedeji on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Senator Abdulfatai Omotayo Abiodun is currently representing Oyo north senatorial district at the 10th National Assembly, consisting of Iseyin, Atisbo, Irepo, Itesiwaju, Iwajowa, Kajola, Ogbomosho North, Ogbomosho South, Olorunsogo, Orelope, Ori Ire, Saki East, and Saki West, on the platform of the APC.
The Lawmakers
Rep. Oyeshina Namjimdeen Oyedeji, fondly referred to as O’Shine, is a native of Okeho. He was elected in 2023 and is currently the vice chairman of the 10th House of Representatives standing committee on ecological fund. Click on this link for more information on Honourable Oyeshina Namjimdeen Oyedeji and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Abdulfatai Omotayo Abiodun Buhari, on the other hand, is a ranking senator who hails from Ogbomoso. He was first elected in 2015, reelected in 2019, and also in 2023. Over the years, he has served in various capacities, including House of Representatives vice chairman of the ICT and cybercrime committee, chairman of the ICT & cyber crime committee, vice-chairman of the industry committee; and chairman of the senate committee on land and marine transport, chairman of the senate committee on aviation of the 10th Senate, and chairman of the land transport committee. Click on this link for more information on Senator Abdulfatai Omotayo Abiodun Buhari and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Constituency
The Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency consists of 4 local governments and over 40 towns and villages. Major occupations of residents revolve around agriculture, trading, craftsmanship, textile and hunting among others.
The constituency is located in an agrarian environment and is faced with the challenges of sustainability of development and proximity to sophistication, amongst others. These challenges have morphed into concerns that the populace would love the members of parliament to address. So far, our representatives have proved their mettle by sponsoring bills that affect the constituents in positive ways and there is always room for more improvement and enhanced action.
What do we look forward to…
As a member of the constituency, my expectations for the members of parliament are to secure, support, and ensure that the dividends of democracy are beneficial to all. This is a huge task that, if pursued with rigour, will bring the needed growth and development.
As our lawmakers, I expect them to maintain a cordial relationship with their base. It is through this connection with the constituents that they get our input on pressing matters to be developed into bills that will be presented on the floor of the National Assembly. This relationship will afford them the opportunity to know the pain and suffering of the community and call the attention of relevant stakeholders in providing the needed succour. It will be great to have a functioning constituency office that will aid public access and foster engagements with civil society groups and diverse interest groups to keep engagement ongoing across different spheres.
Don’t keep us in the dark…
As constituents, we are entitled to know what the people we voted for are up to in their respective offices, and we shouldn’t be denied that. The representatives should also pay regular physical visits to the constituency and not hold the people at arm’s length. Having them around more regularly provides a platform for active participation and viable alliances among the factions in the constituency. They should make their contributions on the floor of the house known to the constituents through different channels, including print media, radio/TV, and social media platforms.
As our community leaders, they need to provide ample information and educate citizens periodically through town hall meetings and community forums on their roles in ensuring the progress and general well-being of the constituency. It is important to enlighten members of the constituency on citizenship.
One man doesn’t make an army…
As representatives of constituents in the National Assembly, both individuals must work together for the good of the constituency and set aside political differences. Achieving this mutual relationship will set a good pace for the future of the constituency.
