Celebrating The Worthy And Impactful Representation Of Hon Olusanya Emmanuel Omirin-Olumuyiwa Adekunle
The essence of legislative representation lies in the ability to transform mandate into measurable development and that is what Hon. Olusanya Emmanuel Omirin has done for the good people of Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the last three years.
Elected to represent Ilesa East/ Ilesa West/ Atakunmosa East/ Atakunmosa West in the 10th House of Representatives in 2023, Hon. Omirin, fondly called ‘General’ by his colleagues, has brought experience, empathy and administrative depth to the Green Chamber.
Hon Omirin, who received Masters of Business Administration from the University of Ado-Ekiti, had at different times served as Secretary , Executive Chairman of Atakunmosa East Local Government, and Commissioner representing Osun State at the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).
The federal lawmaker’s journey from grassroots administration to national parliament has been marked by resilience, service and results.
CHAIRMANSHIP — NIGERIA-THAILAND FRIENDSHIP GROUP
As Chairman, House Committee on Nigeria-Thailand Friendship Group, Hon. Omirin has brought uncommon intellectual depth and diplomatic maturity to parliamentary friendship and foreign cooperation.
Under his chairmanship, the Committee has become one of the most active bilateral friendship groups in the 10th House of Representatives. He has successfully deepened Nigeria-Thailand parliamentary relations through strategic engagements with the Thai Embassy, bilateral legislative dialogues on trade and investment, and advocacy for technology transfer in agriculture, particularly in improved palm oil production, rice processing, and mechanized farming — areas where Thailand has global excellence and where Ijesa South has comparative advantage.
He has championed discussions on scholarship and technical exchange programmes for Nigerian youths in engineering, ICT and vocational studies in Thai institutions, and promoted ease of doing business to attract Thai investors into Osun’s solid minerals and agro-industrial value chain. Through his diplomatic shuttle, he has projected Ijesa South and Nigeria as a whole as investment-friendly, secured goodwill for Nigeria in the ASEAN community, and ensured that the voices of his constituents are heard not just in Abuja, but on the international stage.
It is a mark of leadership that a first-timer was entrusted with such a sensitive international committee — a testimony to his credibility, composure, and the respect he commands among colleagues across party lines. Hon. Omirin has carried this responsibility with honour, making Ijesa South proud as an ambassador of Nigeria’s parliament to the world.
1. EDUCATION — A CORE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY*
a. Construction of 6 Blocks of Modern Classrooms at Akinyemi Memorial Grammar School, Ifewara, Atakunmosa West LGA.
b. Provision of 140 modern plastic desks and chairs to public schools across Ijesa South, including Ajimoko High School, Ilesa West and Orogba Primary School, Ilesa East, and other selected public primary and secondary schools.
c. Distribution of Instructional Materials to ALL public primary and secondary schools in the four LGAs in the constituency.
d. Educational Support: Facilitation and free distribution of JAMB forms to indigent students across Ijesa South.
e. Motion on Security Education in Schools: Sponsored a motion for incorporation of Security Education as a core subject in Nigeria’s primary and secondary school curriculum.
f. Motion for Recruitment of Instructors in Government Technical Colleges, Osun State.
2. INFRASTRUCTURE AND RURAL ACCESS*
Facilitated rehabilitation of internal roads and grading of critical rural access roads in agrarian communities such as Yekami, Kola and Aiye Coker.
3. RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND POWER*
Installation of a 500KVA transformer near the University of Ilesa, complete electrification of Ikoromoja Village in Atakunmosa West LGA, and installation of 152 solar streetlights across Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Atakunmosa East and Atakunmosa West LGAs.
4. EMPOWERMENT, TRAINING AND SOCIAL WELFARE*
Distribution of 1,800 bags of rice and cash support to vulnerable constituents, widows and the elderly. Empowerment of 140 youths and women with improved palm seedlings, industrial sewing machines, grinding machines and a start-up capital of Fifty Thousand Naira each.
5. LEGISLATIVE IMPACT*
Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal Medical Centre, Ilesa, Osun State. Motions on security education and security challenges. Strong advocacy on illegal mining and Community Social Responsibility for host communities in Atakunmosa.
6. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS*
1. Recognition of Service to the People — Osun Businessmen Club
2. Southwest Federal Lawmaker of the Year — Nigerian Assembly Newspaper Award
3. Ethical Leadership Award — Center for Ethics and Self Value Orientation
4. NUJ Outstanding Lawmaker of the Year Award, 2024
In just three years as a first-timer, Hon. Olusanya Emmanuel Omirin has performed like a ranking member. He has given Ijesa South local development and international relevance. From classrooms to solar lights, from empowerment to global diplomacy, his touch is felt everywhere. The mandate of 2023 was not misplaced; it was wisely invested. Ijesa South can be assured — the future is brighter, and the best is yet to come with Hon. Sanya Omirin-Mr Olumuyiwa Adekunle, a political pundit, writes from Ilesa, Osun State
