By Bilesanmi Abayomi
Kosofe Federal Constituency of Lagos has witnessed a remarkable achievement in terms of effective representation as the benchmark set by the immediate member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Rotimi Agunsoye, was not only met but surpassed, breaking the eight-year record of his predecessor, Hon. Dayo Ekundayo Alebiosu, in terms of projects and programs delivered for the constituency.
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Beyond his primary responsibilities of representing Kosofe, engaging in lawmaking, and conducting oversight functions, Agunsoye has proven to be a driving force behind the development of the constituency. Through his tireless efforts, he successfully facilitated the construction of a block of classrooms, an ICT Centres, Industrial Boreholes, road construction projects, and an 80-bed space hospital. The cumulative worth of these projects and empowerment initiatives is estimated to exceed one billion naira, a significant accomplishment that far surpasses the achievements of his predecessor.
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Now, as the baton is passed to Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, the constituents of Kosofe Federal Constituency eagerly anticipate her tenure, expecting her to surpass previous representatives in terms of quality representation and impactful legislation. With a focus on bills and motions that directly address the needs and aspirations of the people, Hon. Ogbara aims to make a lasting difference in the lives of her constituents.
One of the crucial aspects emphasized by the constituency is the facilitation of Zonal Intervention Projects, commonly known as Constituency Projects, which serve as a means to evaluate the performance of their representatives. Hon. Ogbara, drawing from her position as one of the pioneers of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), a formidable Yoruba political front that advocated for the realization of Asiwaju Tinubu’s APC Presidency in ’23, brings with her a wealth of experience and established relationships. These connections within the Presidency, as well as various government ministries, departments, and agencies, are expected to enable her to secure projects and empowerment initiatives worth no less than five billion naira for the people of Kosofe, without discrimination based on religion or political affiliation.