TAIWO OYEKAN: The RECORD-BREAKING ACCOUNT Of STEWARDSHIP 2017 Till Date • Disburses A Total Of N35Million To Petty Traders, SMEs, Widows, Elderly Persons, PLWDs, Artisans And Technicians To Upscale Local Economy, Residents’ Standard Of Living • Presents A Patrol Vehicle To The Nigeria Police Force, Utility Bus To Community Security Outfit • Rolls Out 2 Free School Buses For Students • Gifts 2 Jerusalem Pilgrimage Slots To Residents • Distributes Over 1000 5Kg Bags Of Rice To Lagos Island Residents
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Hon. Prince Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan, Chairmanship Aspirant, Lagos Island Local Government/Deputy Leader
Foremost Chairmanship Aspirant and Deputy Leader Of Lagos Island Local Government Legislative Arm, Hon. Prince Taiwo Oyekan has distinguished himself among his Contemporaries with Record-Breaking Achievements in Lagos and beyond.
The High-Ranking Council Legislator has executed People-centric Community Development Projects and Social Intervention Programmes with Positive and Direct impacts on the Residents of Lagos Island Local Government Area and beyond; Particularly, the Elderly, Widows, Physically Challenged Persons and Youths.
The Iconic Lagos Businessman cum
Politician is a Philanthropist Par Excellence. A Friend of the Young and Old.
Hon. Oyekan is an Advocate of Good Governance.
A Development Enthusiast and Social Crusader.
Hon. Prince TAIWO OYEKAN’s Action Plan Spans Through:
• Human Capital Development
• Economic Empowerment cum Poverty Alleviation
• Universal Basic And Tertiary Education Development
• Community Development Project And Social Intervention
• Training And Skill Acquisition Programme For Locals
• Youth Development cum Mentorship
• Public Health
• Security And Peace Advocacy
*Hon. Prince TAIWO OYEKAN’s RECORD-BREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS IN BRIEF
Over the years, Hon. Prince TAIWO AJIBADE OYEKAN has empowered Thousands of Vulnerable, Widows, Widowers, Artisans and Technicians with Equipment and disbursed Grants to Small and Medium Business Owners.
Hon. OYEKAN has Lifted and Rekindled Hope of residents across Lagos Island Local Government and Its Neighbouring Communities.
In His Periodic Economic Empowerment cum Social Intervention Programme in 2019, Work Tools, Cash Gifts and Food Items were given Locals.
Hon. Oyekan reconstructed two Trunk C Road Networks to ease Pedestrian Mobility within the Communities, Promote Local Economy, Environmental Sustainability and Aesthetics.
As part of his efforts to bolster the Universal Basic and Tertiary Education, Hon. Oyekan organised Free Summer Coaching and Career Talks for over 2,500 Primary and Secondary School Students.
The Participating Students were trained in Skills such as Computer-Digital Literacy, Tailoring and Fashion Designing, Catering and Baking, Cosmetology, Musicology, Soap and Disinfectants Productions.
He has also Presented Scholarships running into Millions Of Naira and distributed Learning Materials to indigent Students across the Premier Local Government Area.
In 2023, the Frontline Legislator gifted Free 100 JAMB/UTME Forms to Students seeking admissions into Tertiary Institutions to lessen financial burdens on Parents and Guardians. Transportation Fares were also given to Candidates.
He places Priority on Formal and Informal Education.
To cushion the resultant effects of the prevailing economic hardship and Fuel Subsidy Removal in the country, Hon. Oyekan distributed Free Assorted Food Items to the Vulnerable on Lagos Island Local Government and its adjoining communities.
During Festive Seasons, He distributes Bags of Rice, Live Chickens and Cash Gifts.
He also organised End of The Year Party for Children. A Social Gathering designed to celebrate the Youngsters and Inspire them for the future.
The Physically-Challenged Persons were not left out as they received Relief Items from Hon. Oyekan annually.
In 2018, PTO, as he is fondly called Constructed Borehole Water Systems in Strategic Locations on Lagos Island Local Government Area to curb Water Supply shortage and meet daily usage of Residents.
He Organises Periodic Environmental Sanitation Exercise to ensure a Healthier and Habitable Community.
On January 1, 2024 and January 1 2025 respectively, Hon. Oyekan Presented Gift Items to New Year Day Babies and Nursing Mothers in Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Lagos.
He also paid N1.2Million Medical Bills Of Vulnerable Patients.
In one of his Medical Outreach Programmes, A One-Day Seminar was organised for Residents to create Awareness on Personal Hygiene and Community Health.
To promote Grassroot Sport Development and Talent Hunting, Hon. Oyekan organised Football Match Competitions for the Youths across Isale-Eko, Olowogbowo And Okoo Faji Communities.
This is to further Provide a Veritable Platform for Young Footballers and Athletes.
The Frontline Council Legislator has Sponsored several Sporting Events.
In November 2023 and February 2025,Hon. Oyekan Sponsored St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and Yusfaith Private School Inter-House Sports Competitions respectively.
On Friday, 22 December 2023,
the Community Development Advocate donated a Utility Bus to a Lagos Community Security Outfit, The Isale Eko Community Anti-Crime Team (Folumo).
This is to further improve Security of Lives and Properties on Lagos Island Local Government Area.
On Thursday 18 January, 2024, He organised Free Medical Outreach tagged ‘JIGI Taiye’ across Isale Eko, Olowogbowo and Oko Faji Communities.
Over 500 Beneficiaries received Free Eye Glasses and Medications.
In his renewed effort to Scale-Up Sports and mobilise support for the Nigerian Super Eagles Football Team at the AFCON 2024 Final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, Hon. Oyekan Set Up a Viewing Centre for Residents.
Thousands of Residents joined him to watch the football match amidst excitement and commendations.
As part of his Social Welfare Schemes, Hon. Oyekan disbursed Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) to uplift the Underprivileged amidst prevailing economic challenges in the country.
Two Hundred(200) Households received (N25,000) each. One Hundred (100) Widows were gifted N25,000 each while 100 Elderly Men got N25,000 each.
In addition, Five(5) Artisans were presented with industrial Sewing Machines while over 150 Residents received 5Kg Bags Of Rice.
On Sunday 7, Aril 2024, Hon. Oyekan once again Shared Free Food Items Door-To-Door across Isale-Eko, Olowogbowo and Oko Faji Communities to Provide Succour, ameliorate Hunger and Complement The State and Federal Governments’ efforts.
According to him, the community Food Items Distribution is a Social Welfare Scheme for Locals.The First of Its Kind in Lagos.
Friday 19 April, 2024, Hon. Oyekan partnered with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service to organise Sensitization Exercise on Fire Prevention and Practical useful safety tips for Residents and Traders across the Island.
The Community Intervention Initiative became necessary following persistent Fire Incidents on Lagos Island Local Government Area, Particularly in Market Places and Homes.This is to forestall future occurrence.
He urged Locals to shun practices that could cause fire outbreak.
Thursday, June 8, 2024, Hon. Oyekan’s Non-Governmental Organisation, Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation Partnered with Amal Outreach To Provide Free Health Care Service For Hundreds Of Lagos Island Residents at the Iduntafa Community, Isale-Eko, Lagos.
He urged the Beneficiaries to Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle and Do Regular Checkup.
At the Social Intervention Programme, Community Leaders and Residents Commended Hon. Oyekan for his Unmatched Intervention Initiatives.
Again, On Thursday June 13 2024, Hon. Oyekan gifted Hundreds of 10Kg Bags Of Rice to Constituents amid Encomium from Community Leaders and Party Chieftains.
On Friday 5 and Saturday 6 July, 2024, He Presented N5 Million Grant To Petty Traders. Each of them received N50,000 To Support their Businesses.
He also Donated Assorted Food Items and Cash Gift to Physically Challenged Persons On Lagos Island Local Government Area.
The Beneficiaries testified that Hon. Oyekan Is the Best Honourable Councillor ever elected In Lagos State.
August 15, 2024, Hon. Oyekan dolled out 25Kg Bags Of Assorted Food Items to Lagos Island Residents.
Party Chieftains and Stakeholders Reeled Out Council Deputy Leader’s SocioEconomic Interventions.
He presented Scholarships to three Outstanding Students in the Third Edition of the Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation Annual Summer Coaching on Thursday 29 August, 2024 at the Holy Trinity Primary School, Ebute-Ero, Lagos, Nigeria.
One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) was gifted to each student; Totaling Three Hundred Thousand Naira(N300,000) from the Junior and Secondary Categories.
Hon. Oyekan is poised to continually complement efforts of the Lagos State Government in Human Capital Development and Citizens’ welfare.
He charged the Beneficiaries and other students to work harder and concentrate on their Studies.
On Thursday 19 December, 2024, The Best Performing Legislator held a N20Million MEGA Plus Economic Empowerment Programme at the Ilupesi Event Centre, Isale-Eko Community, Lagos Island. He Disbursed N20Million To Petty Traders, Widows, Elderly Persons, PLWDs, Artisans And Technicians.
He also presented a Patrol Vehicle to The Nigeria Police Force and Rolled Out Two(2) Free School Buses For Students.
In addition, Hon. Oyekan Presented Two(2) Jerusalem Pilgrimage Slots to Residents.
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu sent a representative and Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Matters, Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen to attend the Historic Mega Plus Economic Empowerment Programme.Party Bigwigs, Lagos White Cap Chiefs, Community Leaders, Stakeholders and other Dignitaries graced the occasion.
One Thousand(1000) 5Kg Bags Of Rice were distributed to residents across Isale-Eko, Olowogbowo and Okoo Faji Communities as Ramadan Gift on Sunday 2 March, 2025.
In one of his inspiring Speeches, the Foremost Lagos Island Local Government Chairmanship Aspirant reiterated his commitment to People-centric Programmes and Community-Social Intervention.
… About The People And Our Communities
…Determined To Do More For Betterment Of Humanity
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