NAN-H-16
Senator
By Akeem Abas
Ibadan, Jan. 7, 2017 (NAN) Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and the people of his constituency – Oyo Central Senatorial District, have applauded the contributions of their representative, Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu to the general welfare of the people.
They lauded the Empowerment Programme organised by Sunmonu at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sunmonu (APC-Oyo Central Senatorial District) is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and a former Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly.
Oyo Central Senatorial District consists of 11 local governments namely: Surulere, Egbeda, Oluyole, Ona-Ara, Akinyele, Lagelu, Atiba, Oyo West, Afijio, Oyo East and Ogo-Oluwa.
Among the several empowerment materials distributed are: sewing machines, hair dryers, generating sets, hand sprayers, gas cookers, fertilisers and motorcycles.
Ajimobi said that Sunmonu had proved to be a worthy ambassador of the district and the state at large, considering the tremendous achievements she had recorded.
The governor, who recalled her outstanding performance as the Speaker, said she facilitated projects and contributed actively in the National Assembly.
“Sunmonu has been doing very well. She is active and very intelligent. She is a worthy representative, who has exhibited integrity, Godliness, patriotism and selflessness,’’ he said.
Ajimobi urged other members to emulate her, saying that every responsible and responsive representative must make the welfare of his or her people paramount on their minds.
In their remarks, Prince Kunle Sanda, Mr Sunday Adewale and others, all applauded Sunmonu for her unparalleled achievements and strong commitment to the welfare of her people.
The residents, who spoke on behalf of Ibadan, Oyo and Ogbomoso Divisions of the Senatorial District respectively, appreciated the lawmaker for being a better example of good representation other representatives should emulate.
Mr Olufunmilayo Philips, a beneficiary of Sunmonu’s scholarship, appreciated the lawmaker for her support, which covered his education and all other external examinations.
Philips, who is undergoing a Masters Degree in Mathematics at WUHAN University of Technology, China, said that the lawmaker also facilitated international scholarship for him.
NAN reports that Philips was the best performing student in a Mathematics Competition organised by the National Association of Oyo State Students (NAOS).
In her speech, Sunmonu said that the work of a legislator exceeded dishing out cash gifts to constituents but involved facilitation of projects and ensuring the executives do their jobs.
Sunmonu said that she had primarily sponsored four bills; co-sponsored 10; primarily sponsored seven motions; co-sponsored/supported many motions; and had efficiently and effectively carried out oversight functions.
Her four sponsored bills are: Amendment of the Electoral Act; Amendment of Arbitration and Conciliation Act; Amendment of Federal Road Safety Act; and Amendment of Criminal Code Act.
The lawmaker said that she had executed several community programmes among which was the provision of 25 transformers across the Senatorial district, which would be inaugurated in February.
According to her, apart from the empowerment materials distributed today, I have provided exercise books to students, revolving loans to market women and empowered people living with disabilities.
“I have facilitated both national and international scholarships and bursaries for no fewer than 30 students from the district and I have presented over 300 JAMB forms to indigent students.
“I have provided ICT centres across the district and market facilities in Egbeda market,’’ the lawmaker said.
Sunmonu said she facilitated resumption of work at the new Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway; repair of Adegbayi axis of Ibadan-Ife Expressway; repair of Sawmill-Owode Oyo road; and repair of Akobo Bridge in Ibadan.
She said that she had maintained regular interactions with her constituents through town hall meetings.
Sunmonu commended Ajimobi for his unwavering support toward her success in the National Assembly; likewise royal fathers across the state, who had always offered foresight and advice in dealing with wide-ranging issues. (NAN)
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(Edited by Fela Fashoro/Adeleye Ajayi)