As Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (SAS) marks two years of dedicated service to Ogun Central Senatorial District, we reflect on his legislative contributions, empowerment initiatives, and infrastructural developments aimed at fostering growth and improving livelihoods.
Legislative Contributions
Bills Sponsored
– National Internship and Unemployment Benefits Scheme Bill (Passed 1st & 2nd reading; awaiting public hearing)
– National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill
Motions Moved
– Halting the sale of Lafarge Cement PLC shares to foreign entities.
– Urging the Federal Government to institutionalise a development plan to address abandoned projects and policy discontinuity.
– Calling for urgent resolution of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) strike.
– Celebrating Senator Kunle Oyero’s 100th birthday (Motion of Urgent National Importance).
– Halting Custom invasion on markets in Ogun Central
Committee Engagement
– Currently reviewing the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill (Awaiting public hearing).
Empowerment & Community Interventions
Education & Digital Empowerment
– ICT Centers: Established fully equipped facilities at:
– Government Science and Technical College, Olobe Idi-Aba, Abeokuta
– Community High School, Oluke, Ifo
– Upgraded ICT labs in Nawairudeen Grammar School, Ijemo Titun High School, Asero High School, and Agbado District Comprehensive High School.
– Annual JAMB Support: Distributed over 1,000 JAMB forms yearly since 2023,2024 and 2025.
– Educational Materials: Provided textbooks, exercise books, school bags, and math sets to 2,500+ students.
Skills & Financial Empowerment
– Digital Skills & Laptops: Trained and empowered 100+ artisans and 250+ women with laptops and startup grants (N250,000 each).
– Trade Grants: Disbursed N50,000 nano-business grants to 500+ beneficiaries.
– Market Women Support: Distributed N100,000 “Olowo Salisu” grants to 250+ market women.
– MSME Training: Conducted skill acquisition programs with N100,000 cash and laptops for SMEs.
Healthcare & Welfare
– Medical Outreach: Partnered with Shalom Global Medical Mission to provide free healthcare services.
Infrastructural Development
Solar Street Light Projects
Installed high-quality solar-powered streetlights across strategic locations, including:
– Abeokuta North: Oba Odeleye Park (Ori-Omi), Ilugun
– Abeokuta South: NLC Secretariat (Oke-Mosan), GRA Ibara, General Hospital Ijaye
– Ifo: Ikorita Meje, Agbado Under Bridge
– Odeda: Odeda Township, Bode Olude, Orile Ilugun
– Obafemi Owode: Owode Township, Ibafo, Oluwo
– Ewekoro: Itori Township, Awowo
– Ibara GRA along Kabiyesi Alake, Olowu residences.
Water Projects
– Motorized Solar-Powered Boreholes at:
– Olomore Market & Onikolobo (Abeokuta)
– Ekerin Village (Odeda)
– Africa Secondary School (Okungbolu, Ifo) & Temidire Junction (Ibafo).
Employment & Public Service Opportunities for Ogun Central indigenes across key federal agencies, including:
– Nigeria Customs Service
– Nigerian Army & Navy
– Nigeria Police Force
– National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
– Other Federal Government Ministries/Departments
Through strategic advocacy and partnerships, his office has successfully facilitated the recruitment of qualified constituents into these institutions, empowering youth and reducing unemployment in the district.
Road Rehabilitation
– Camp-FUNAAB-Alabata Road: Currently under rehabilitation to improve connectivity.
Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu remains committed to delivering impactful representation through legislation, empowerment, and infrastructure. As we celebrate two years of progress, the focus remains on sustainable development for Ogun Central.
#SASDelivers #OgunCentralProgress
