Many Constituencies, within and outside Ondo State has failed to live up to their full potentials despite the abundance of resources being accumulated in their lands. Many among the various reasons why these Constituencies has failed to thrive is the inept and inadequate leadership which they have been subjected to.
If there’s any major challenge which the nation has had to face since its independence which has militated against its growth and development on all sides, this is the inability of the nation to have qualified, value oriented and visionary leaders to manage its vast resources right from the grassroots to the national levels.
However we cannot deny the reality that we do have amongst us individuals who fit this roles excellently well, the major challenge rest on our ability to give this individuals a shot to make things right for our common growth and development. Ilaje Constituency 2 is not exempted from the aforementioned, however it has in its hands an opportunity to make things right.
Right in the midst of the good people of Ilaje is a golden goose which is destined to lay for its people golden eggs, Princess Olawumi Annah Fayemi FCIHRSM; a young illustrious daughter of the soil who has shown great interest in service to the people of Ilaje Local Government and the entire Ondo State.
She has been described by many as a goal getter and unapologetic progressive who finds joy in not only putting smiles on the faces of others but also in ensuring the collective growth and advancement of her people.Her perchance for personal growth and development is also matched by her desire to invest in others, her excellent interpersonal skills and resources management abilities makes her a force to be reckoned with in the region and the state in general.
In a male dominated society, she has risen above the limitations of gender stratification to becoming a brand which people across all social divide wants to be identified with. She holds certificate in management & professional HSE from structural solutions, UK and because of her quest to acquire more knowledge, she is currently a students of Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo state where she hopes to attain her masters in Business Administration. She is also a Fellow Member of the Chattered Institute of Human Resource and Strategic Management of Nigeria. FCIHRSM
Unlike others who celebrates mediocrity, she comes with an excellent track record and qualifications, when it comes to the socio-political activities of the region and state in general, she is no greenhorn. She is a young politician and a vibrant card carrying member of the All Progressive Congress ( APC ). She is a promising leader in Mahin ward 4 in Ilaje Local Government of Ondo State. She is a co-convener of the progressive coastal drive. A political pressure group with focus in Ilaje and Ese-Odo federal constituency.
She also served as the Ojo local government coordinator ‘C’ Team A, Akinwunmi Ambode Campaign Organization, 2015, adding to her arrays of political participation, she also served as the Vice Chairman 2 ( South ) support group of the Oluwarotimi Akeredolu campaign organization 2015, She served as member special interest Group of the Same campaign organization, she served as the secretary of the Aketi ‘Datiwa Ondo Southern grand solidarity walk in 2020.
Her honesty and oratorical adeptness got her the office of Chairman welfare committee of the Ondo State Progressive Youth Stakeholders ( ODPYS ) and also chairman fund raising committee for the RNMO global NAOSS presidential campaign movement 2021 where the team produced the first female Global NAOSS President. She was a delegate to represent the South-West region of Nigeria at the progressive youth conference Abuja 2021 ( PYC 21 ).
Amongst her people she is well loved and heavily accepted, all these, did not happen in a vacuum, her constant and unending contributions to her people has given her a special place in the hearts of many. She have trained over 180 indigenes of ilaje/Ese-Odo local government area in different skill acquisition programme and distributed covid 19 palliative and PPES to people in the environment, ward members, community members and constituency members.
Also, because of her quest to do more for her people, she has empowered over 30 persons in different skills by buying equipments such as sewing machine, make up kits, laptops and so on through her foundation with partnership from other NGO and corporate organization like TECHNO, Infinix, 3C- Hub and carlcare.
Furthermore, Princess Olawumi Annah Fayemi has also trained over 10 persons in phone repairs engineering in partnership with carlcare and phones. She distributed relief materials for riverine areas of Ilaje LGA in 2020 and also distributed menstrual hygiene products to selected school girls in Ondo State through her P.O.F.A foundation. Because of her passion for nation building, she has also created jobs opportunities for selected few in the community and most importantly, because of her love for the students community.
Princess Olawumi Annah Fayemi served as a mediator between National Association Of Ilaje Students ( NAIS ), Federation of Ese-Ode Students ( FEGOS ) with OSOPADEC in the just resolved october 2021 bursary crisis and she is currently serving as the liaison person for mahintedo community IFAD life ND united Nations programs with country headquarters in Port Harcourt.
She is a bold, self-effacing selfless, humble, astute with an inspiring disposition, indefatigable, pragmatic and does not shy away from vehemently defending her principles and the interest of her people and downtrodden in the society. The people of Ilaje Constituency 2 will no doubt benefit from her immense wealth of experience and management skills if given the chance to represent them.