Ekiti lawmaker highlights ₦1bn projects for constituency
Akinlayo Kolawole, a member of the House of Representatives for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, says he has attracted projects worth ₦1bn to his constituency. The lawmaker emphasized his focus on impactful development in areas such as infrastructure, education, and employment. He credited collaboration with Governor Biodun Oyebanji and partnerships with agencies like the World Bank for these achievements. Kolawole also outlined his commitment to transparency and human capital development.
Key takeaways
- Akinlayo Kolawole claims projects worth over ₦1bn have been facilitated for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, surpassing the ₦200m allocated as constituency project funds.
- Infrastructure improvements include road projects, solar street lights, transformers, and upgraded health facilities in communities like Iye, Otun-Ekiti, and Eda-Oniyo.
- Education initiatives feature renovations of schools such as Osi Primary School, scholarships for over 750 students, and distribution of learning materials.
- Skill acquisition and employment programmes have empowered youths and women, with over 30 individuals engaged in various roles and coordinators appointed for project monitoring.
- Kolawole has sponsored bills for a Federal School of Nursing and Midwifery, contributed to national legislative debates, and expressed support for direct primaries in party politics.
