One of the members of Osun State lawmakers in the Federal House of Representatives that is seen and known to have undoubtedly delivered quality representation to his constituents since he was inaugurated is Hon. Bukola Oyewo.
While speaking with Newsmen in Osogbo, Oyewo, the Honourable representing Irepodu/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency, has given his stewardship in office in last two years.
I made active contributions on the floor; Owing to the devastating effect of flooding in his constituency due to continuous downpour of rain that ravaged many properties, including houses, shops, and vehicles which consequently shut down economic activities of the affected areas. Hon. Oyewo, moved on the floor of the House, a motion of urgent need to address these problems and to provide government support to persons and areas affected with flooding. Many of the affected victims were documented. Recently the officials of the appropriate Ministry were in his constituency to ascertain the level of the damage done by the flood, and areas which reliefs can be granted to the victims.
In the area of infrastructural intervention
The lawmaker started with the submission of a motion to the House with regards to the abandonment of the Osogbo- Ilobu- Ifon- Oyo boundary road which connects Osun state to Oyo State and other neighbouring states like Kwara.
“I was concerned that owing to its abandonment, the road which is of economic importance to both Osun and Oyo States has been cut in many major places and there can be no better description of hell than what the residents of Osogbo, Agunbelewo, Okinni, Ilobu, Erin-Osun, Ifon go through on a daily basis. Few days after the submission of the motion, the contractor immediately returned to the site. Rehabilitation works are currently ongoing.”
Coupled with various feedback meetings held with leaders and elders in his constituency, the lawmaker unveiled the Constituency Relations Office situated at 7, Pa Adesola Oladimeji Street, Oroki Estate, Osogbo which affords people the opportunity to submit their views, suggestions and observations.
In the area of employment
Within this two years of representation, I have Facilitated federal government jobs, employment and Npower for my constituents.
It is also on record that Oyewo, through his foundation, Bukoy Foundation, in partnership with National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), held an empowerment programme for 200 youths drawn across the four local government of his constituency. As it is a general axiom that “an idle hand is a devil’s workshop”, many crimes perpetrated in our society today are large as a result of poverty, and majorly joblessness among the youths. The participants were trained in various vocational skills, like soap making, beauty therapy, hair making and many others.
This programme also provided start-up grants to all participants to aid them in setting up their own businesses and making them financially independent.
Oyewo has impressively delivered in the health sector
In his service to humanity, Oyewo organised a-3 day medical programme tagged ‘Bukoy Free Medical Outreach’. The activities of the Medical Outreach include Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure Checks, Blood sugar checks, Medical consultation, Eye checks (Fundoscopy, Refraction, Visual Acuity), and Vital Signs (BP, HR, 02 Sat, Temp). Over 1000 persons benefitted from the medical outreach, which featured prescription and distribution of medication. Over 500 medical glasses were given free to beneficiaries after eye tests.
In the aspect of education
The deputy Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources held a cultural training and competition for 270 High School Students, drawn from 10 High Schools within the Constituency. At the end of the programmes, the winners were enormously rewarded so as to enhance education, as well as rekindle the dying habit of reading and resuscitate their cultural knowledge that is on the verge of total collapse.
More so, In his willingness to run an open and well structured communication with his constituent members, Hon. Oyewo appointed 60 aides that are working with him.
He however promised to do more for his constituents as he solicits for their support, prayers and understanding. Also, he called on members of his party to allow peace to reign as election is fast approaching.
Working assiduously alongside other members of the house committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness in the management and distribution of relief items.
Additionally, the lawmaker appreciates the state governor, Gboyega Oyetola for the infrastructural developments in his constituent and projects that cut across the state, also, the prompt payment of workers salary among many others in the state.