In a recent visit to AGIDIGBO 88.7FM radio station in Ibadan Oyo State, the Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial district Oyo State at the Senate, Dr. Yunus Abiodun Akintunde, engaged in a panel interview session, where he answered questions from the anchors and addressed the public.
With transparency and conviction, he highlighted his notable engagements and achievements during the last seven months so far spent in the Senate despite being on election tribunal and Appeal on his election for over five months, shedding lights on ongoing projects and clarifying important matters.
During the session, Senator Akintunde proudly shared the progress made in Oyo Central Senatorial District including the establishment of four ICT centers and the construction of seven new schools while renovation is on going in some other schools within the various Local Governments in the constituency.
He emphasized his commitment to job creation by facilitating employment opportunities for electrical engineers and assisting Awoola Jeleeli Esq, who secured the first position in a competitive examination conducted by the Police Service Commission.
Furthermore, Senator Akintunde played a pivotal role in the transformation of Ayegun Oleyo Road into a federal road, securing a substantial sum of 1.5 billion naira from the 2023 supplementary budget.
He also ensured that constituents received grants worth of 350,000 naira, and empowerment initiatives for tailors, providing them with tools, equipment, and a startup capital of 30,000 naira.
Recognizing the importance of agriculture, Senator Akintunde facilitated the distribution of fertilizers to farmers in Oyo Central Senatorial district with plans to further collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture on seed improvement towards value addition and capacity development in that sector.
Additionally, he secured renovation projects for schools such as Muslim Comprehensive High School, Liberty, Durban, St. Joseph Primary School Gbedun Ona Ara, and Ansarudeen Primary School Alagbon, among others.
Senator Akintunde highlighted his active roles in various committees, discussing his oversight function and involvement in budget preparation with sincere and genuine commitment by the Senate to adequately cover and make reasonable provisions for critical aspects of the appropriation bills that were either underfunded or outrightly not included which necessitated the upward review in the original bill sent in for approval this explaining the increment in the final budget of 2024.
When questioned about his involvement in other regions, he emphasized that his dedication to serving humanity and society extends beyond Oyo Central,
A commitment he copiously demonstrated while presenting bills at Senate plenary sessions when he moved motion against increment in electricity tarrifs and his on going bill on the upgrade of the Federal College of. Education (Special) in Oyo which obviously would serve the entire nation.
His recent visit and engagement of the Management of University College Hospital UCH as collaboration efforts on improved medical and health services with the Management of the hospital led by Professor Jesse Otegbayo the Chief Medical Director CMD, is another further confirmation of his national outlook on his legislative duties and commitments.
During his legislative session, Senator Akintunde moved the motion to address the issue of high electricity tariffs and supported the motion to urge the National Association of Resident Doctors to suspend their strike, prioritizing the well-being of constituents.
There are several ongoing projects in Oyo Central that are aimed at improving infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for the constituents.
Some of these projects include the construction of a new hospital in Oyo West local government that has almost reached completion for commissioning.
He has also promised to do more in human Capital development, infrastructural projects, solar lights and borehole systems in Oyo central Senatorial district under his jurisdiction.
These initiatives are all geared towards creating a better future for the people of Oyo Central Senatorial district.
He siezed the opportunity to clarify with listeners and the constituents on the issue of rice palliative and he responded that himself and other Senators as at when the interview was being conducted are yet to receive rice palliative from the executive. He emphasized that the pronouncement was a policy statement from the executive arm of government that is still in the process of procurement after recently securing approval for implementation with assurance of absolute commitment as soon as possible without delay.
Finally, he encouraged all constituents to seize the ongoing job vacancies in the Nigerian Police, Air Force, Navy, Fire Service, and Technical Aid Course, emphasizing the importance of taking advantage of such opportunities and most especially the police recruitment where he has the opportunity not just as the Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Police affairs but also the Chairman subcommittee on police recruitment.
Senator Dr. Yunus Akintunde’s visit to AGIDIGBO FM provided a platform for him to engage with the public, share his achievements, address concerns, and reaffirm his commitment to serving the people of Oyo central senatorial district , Oyo state and Nigeria at large.
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Senator Dr. Yunus Akintunde
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