Residents of Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency have lauded Hon. Aderemi Abass Oseni, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for Oyo South for committing N180 million to infrastructure projects across the constituency toward improving rural living conditions.
They gave the commendation and declared their support for Oseni’s aspiration, describing his intervention as a demonstration of responsive and people-oriented representation.
The residents expressed excitement and appreciation, describing the N180 million intervention as laudable and a welcome relief.
Mrs. Taiwo Omosanya, a trader, described the N180 million intervention as a laudable demonstration of commitment to grassroots development, saying the projects would bring considerable relief to rural residents.
She said improved roads, potable water, and solar lighting would enhance economic activities, security and the overall wellbeing of communities across the constituency.
Mr. Yinka Alawode commended Oseni for prioritising the infrastructural needs of rural communities, noting that accessible roads were essential to agricultural development and economic prosperity.
He urged other elected representatives and the state government to emulate the initiative by addressing the challenges confronting underserved communities.
Mr. Subair Adeleke described the intervention as timely and commendable, saying it had rekindled residents’ confidence in purposeful representation and responsive leadership.
Meanwhile, Hon. Hussain Akinlabi, the Coordinator, Remi Oseni Committee of Friends(ROCOF) in Ibarapa Zone, commended Oseni for his consistency in service delivery, describing him as God sent.
Akinlabi said the projects include grading of rural roads, installation of solar-powered streetlights, drilling of boreholes in various villages and provision of motorcycles to facilitate transportation.
He said the intervention was expected to ease residents’ hardship, improve security, enhance mobility and boost agricultural activities, particularly
Akinlabi said the projects would significantly improve the living conditions of rural dwellers, particularly farmers who depended on accessible roads to transport agricultural produce.
However, residents have criticised Gov. Seyi Makinde’s administration, alleging that it had done little or nothing to address the deplorable condition of rural roads across Ibarapa.
They bemoaned the poor road infrastructure across the constituency, which was hosting predominantly agrarian communities, in spite of their contributions to agricultural production and the state’s economy.
They urged the state government to complement Oseni’s efforts by prioritising rural infrastructure, stressing that governance should be measured by tangible achievements rather than political promises.
