Ekiti North Rep Akinlayo Kolawole reveals N1bn worth of projects delivered over three years, improving roads, schools, health facilities, and youth empowerment

Akinlayo Kolawole, Akinlayo Kolawole, member of the House of Representatives, has revealed that he has facilitated projects worth over ₦1 billion across his constituency in the last three years.

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The All Progressives Congress lawmaker highlighted efforts in infrastructure, education, and employment, noting close collaboration with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration to uplift living standards in Ekiti State.

Kolawole stated that while ₦200 million was allocated as constituency project funds, additional interventions through federal agencies, capital projects, and partnerships with organisations like the World Bank allowed the total project value to surpass ₦1 billion.

In infrastructure, he cited road projects such as the Osan-Ora boundary road, the Ikosu–Erinmope Road, and other rural access improvements.

Health facilities have been upgraded, including general hospitals in Iye and Otun-Ekiti and health centres in Eda-Oniyo and Ikosun, with modern equipment enhancing service delivery.

Solar street lights and transformers have been installed to boost security and electricity supply.

In education, public schools including Osi Primary School and Ikosun Comprehensive High School were renovated, with new classrooms constructed.

Over 750 students received scholarships, books, and learning materials.

Kolawole also prioritised human capital development, introducing skill acquisition programmes and employment opportunities for youths and women.

Coordinators in each community monitor projects to ensure accountability.

In the legislative arena, he contributed to national debates on Value Added Tax reforms and served on the Electoral Reform Committee.

He sponsored bills to establish a Federal School of Nursing and Midwifery to support the Federal Teaching Hospital in Ido Ekiti.

The lawmaker reaffirmed his loyalty to the ruling party and expressed readiness for direct primaries in upcoming elections, emphasising that “the people will decide.”

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He praised former governor Kayode Fayemi as a key figure in Ekiti North politics.