The Future Can Only Get Better With Hon. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola

“Whatever can be done, to ensure that our people are removed from quagmire of all forms of poverty; be it intellectual or material, is an inalienable right of their’s having been entrusted with their legislative mandate to serve, I remain passionately committed to the actualization of this goal” – Hon. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola.

Being the declaration statement of Hon. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, as aspirant for Senate, Lagos West Senatorial district on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Against the backdrop of increasing needs to consolidate the legislative gains for Lagos West Senatorial District, taking cognizance of the fact that it is through the robust legislative backing that life and bites can be given to executive actions. Hon. Adeola’s aspiration is borne out of his intense political pedigree, most especially in the areas of legislative business where he has risen through the ranks, first as a two -term lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Alimosho 2 state constituency before advancing to the Green Legislative Chamber as an Honourable Member representing Alimosho Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

His experience over the years both as a state and federal lawmaker has allowed him to have first hand knowledge and interactions with many Nigerians. As Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly, he has been privileged to oversee the scrutiny and supervision of spending the state resources. Under Hon. Adeola’s watch, Lagos state experienced a tremendous and uncommon transformation in its financial fortunes. This is a testimony to the good work he did as Chairman of the State House of Assembly Committee on Finance between 2005 and 2011.

It is on record that between this period, he initiated and saw to the successful passing into a bill setting up the Lagos state Revenue Service an independent revenue arm of Lagos state Government which as at today generates between 15 and 20 billion naira monthly supporting the massive transformation going on in Lagos State presently.

As a state legislator, Hon. Adeola contributed into passing into law, bills on fiscal responsibility, public procurement and audit bills. These assisted the state government in approaching reputable banks like the world bank in granting developmental loans for the state. Hon. Adeola has facilitated and influenced the following projects and accomplishments in his constituency.

– Distribution of transformers to nooks and crannies of Alimosho federal constituency of Lagos State. Facilitating the construction of Ijegun road, Alimosho, Lagos State.
– Constructive and equipping of General Hospital at Igando, Alimosho, Lagos State.
– Provision of pipe-borne water for the Police officer’s wives in Idimu, Alimosho, Lagos State.
– Yearly free medical services to Mecca and Jerusalem.
– Construction of blocks of classrooms within his constituency.
– Provision of WAEC/GCE forms to youths each year and ensuring their success through privately organised coaching, motivation and monitoring.
– Provision of financial support to numerous members of his constituency.
– Provision of succor to many artisans and individuals to alleviate poverty.
– Maintanance of cordial and mutual relationship with traditional chiefs, Baales and Royal Father’s with the constituency.
Also in his home town, Ogun West and beyond, provision of material and financial support to communities, clubs, associations and mosques. No doubt, Hon. Solomon Adeola has selflessly committed himself and contributed to human and community development in the constituency he represents, he deserves to walk a head higher than expected.