Abeokuta, Ogun State — August 10, 2025
The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) hosted a dynamic edition of its flagship programme, Meet the Press, featuring Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the House of Representatives seat in the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency by-election.
Held in Abeokuta on Sunday August 10, 2025 the event provided a strategic platform for Oluwole to unveil his legislative vision, reflect on his political journey, and engage directly with the media on pressing issues affecting his constituency.
Oluwole emphasized his commitment to pro-people legislation, pledging to prioritize youth development, job creation, education reform, and healthcare improvement if elected on August 16.
“The youth are the backbone and labour force of any country,” he said. “If we do not create the legal and institutional frameworks that empower them, we risk wasting our greatest resource.”
He outlined plans to sponsor laws that support vocational training, entrepreneurship, access to funding, and targeted job creation programs.
Drawing from his past involvement in school construction and scholarship initiatives, Oluwole reiterated that education remains the foundation of progress. He pledged to improve public school infrastructure, enhance teacher welfare, and integrate digital literacy into the curriculum.
On healthcare, he addressed the dire state of local health centers and proposed legislation to strengthen primary care, expand the National Health Insurance Scheme, and introduce sustainable energy solutions for rural clinics.
He also promised to push for equitable distribution of federal infrastructure projects, especially in underserved communities, and support agricultural reforms that provide farmers with access to credit, modern tools, and better storage systems.
Oluwole’s campaign strategy hinges on direct community engagement, including house-to-house visits and local issue resolution—such as donation of transformers and youth empowerment programs.
He also pledged to advocate for community policing and grassroots security systems to protect lives and property.
“Security and community safety will be a priority,” he said. “We must invest in health and power if we want real development.”
“I am not going to Abuja to serve myself or a select few,” he declared. “I am going there to serve every man, woman, and child in my constituency.”
Oluwole urged voters to see the August 16 by-election as an opportunity to send a voice of progress to the National Assembly.
“This is about building a future where every Nigerian can live with dignity, security, and hope,” he concluded.
