A Serving Member of Oyo State House of Assembly, representing Ibadan North Constituency ll, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel popularly known as ” Jagaban” has set to put smiles on the faces of his constituents through his ‘MEGA’ Empowerment programme.
Hon Babajide made this known while addressing Newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday, he said “Ibadan North is one of the largest local governments in population and in size in Oyo State.
Stressing that, this calls for extra work in order to meet up with the yearnings and demands of the people as lawmaker” Aside making Laws, it’s also the responsibility to touch lives any little way he can.
He said, “during electioneering campaign, I promised nothing but the best representation and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing, it’s not being easy but we thank God for his kindness, we won’t rest until our good turns to best. truly it’s a Mega Empowerment but I can assure you that, it will only get better”.
Recounting his sterling performance in the last 33 months as lawmaker, The young energetic honorable Popularly called “The Jagaban of the 9th Assembly”, Said “two bills, 16 Motions and still counting, we’ve been able to commission 8 Boreholes in the past, we will be commissioning another 8 tomorrow bringing the total to 16.
He itemised the empowerment material as : tricycles, Bikes, Deep Freezers, Sewing Machines, Head Dryers, Generating Sets, Grinding machines, Shoe Making Machines, Fans, Clippers, Gas Cookers, Cash Gifts among others.
Hon. Babajide Maintained that cash gifts will be given to petty traders, market women and people who need cash to boost their businesses in his constituency, while 8 Boreholes will be commissioned on same date, adding that the popular Trans-Amusement Park will be the venue to host the programme on the 21st of this month.
“We are so lucky to have a working Governor who has turned our State to a working site, as lawmakers, we can only complement his efforts in ensuring that our state remains the focal point in terms of development.
Hon Babajide also used the opportunity to call on members of his constituency who wont be benefiting from the empowerment scheme not to be discouraged, he said “Tomorrow might be your turn, we are rolling our programmes in batches this will enable us reach out to all the appropriate quarters.
He however called on all lovers of good governance to continue to support the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde in prayers and believe in his administration that is aimed at taking everyone from Poverty to Prosperity.