The Member representing Akoko North West/Akoko North East Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo (BTO) has been commended over the tremendous achievements recorded so far in the areas of infrastructural development.
The commendation was made yesterday by Youths and students in Akoko North West/ Akoko East Federal Constitueny at their end of the year carnival, and solidarity walk organized in honour of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, held at Ikare-Akoko in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo state.
They noted that Hon. Tunji-Ojo laudable strides through proper representation and legislation have distinguished him as a true son of Akokoland who has put the interest of his constituency ahead of any personal gains.
The All Progressives Congress Youth Leader in Akoko North East Local Government, Hon Opeyemi Adedeji while speaking said the youths and students gathered together to appreciate God for a successful year and also to appreciate (BTO) for his impact in Akoko North Federal Constituency.
According to him, “We are also using the opportunity to sensitize our people and brace up for Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo Ahead of 2023”.
Adedeji further stressed that the lawmaker has performed creditably beyond their expectations and they felt the only way to repay him is to reelect him as their representative again come 2023
He maintained that the reward for good performance and representation is reelection and that Tunji-Ojo has earned the trust of the youth from the two local council area.
In his speech, Former Students Union Government President of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic and Youth Leader, Comrade Ayejuyo Temitayo said Youth must see themselves as one, devoid of violence, political thuggery
His words: “This will be the first time youths from the two local government will be coming together for a carnival like this irrespective of party affiliation.
“We have been preparing ourselves ahead of the 2023 general election and that under the two years of representation, BTO, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on NDDC, has executed many developmental projects which including roads, empowerment and proper legislation beyond what others has done since 1999″, he said
Also speaking, Comrade James Akeju said with the statistics has shown that social critics have done more harm to the situation of this country than positive, hence the need for youths to brace up ahead of 2023.
He therefore urged youths to step up in politics and fight for the interest of the masses saying that it is now time for goverment at all levels to prioritize the welfare of the youth.
Highlight of the event include BOT solidarity walk and musical display by popularly known Nigeria highlife music crooner “Taye Turaya” also know as “Taye 2raya”
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