31/12/2025
COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF AKOKO NORTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY
As the year draws to a close, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the good people of Akoko Northeast and Akoko Northwest Federal Constituency for your unwavering support, trust, and cooperation. The journey so far has reaffirmed my belief that leadership is best measured by impact, not excuses.
Emerging through a by-election and representing a constituency excluded from the 2024 national budget posed undeniable challenges. Yet, we have demonstrated that purposeful leadership, strategic partnerships, and people-centered governance can transcend limitations. In less than a full budget cycle, tangible progress has been recorded across critical sectors of human development and community welfare.
INFRASTRUCTURE & EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Education remains the bedrock of sustainable development. In line with this conviction, six blocks of classrooms were facilitated across the constituency to improve learning environments and reduce overcrowding:
• Saint James Primary School, Arigidi Akoko (Completed)
• Ilemopo Comprehensive High School, Irun Akoko
• Ajowa Community Grammar School, Ajowa Akoko
• Agolo Grammar School, Ikare Akoko
• Irepodun Comprehensive High School, Ikakumo Akoko
• Two blocks of three classrooms at Ogbere Okorun-Tuntun, Iyometa, Ikare Akoko (Completed)
EDUCATION SUPPORT & HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
To ease access to education and reward excellence:
• Hundreds of students benefited from free JAMB registration across both LGAs
• A ₦1 million scholarship was awarded to the highest-scoring UTME candidate in the constituency (2024)
• Bursary support was provided to physically challenged students
• Facilitation of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship for Mr. Rabiu Lateef Omobolade of Unit 1, Orun Ward 2, Ikare Akoko, enabling him to pursue a Master’s degree in the United Kingdom
HEALTHCARE INTERVENTIONS
Strengthening grassroots healthcare was prioritized through the renovation and equipping of Primary Healthcare Centres in:
• Ajowa Akoko
• Akunu Akoko
• Oyin Akoko
• Irun Akoko
• Ogbagi Akoko
• Ikare Akoko
In addition, the IBI-DERO Healthcare Support Initiative was launched, providing delivery kits and essential care items to expectant mothers across the constituency.
SECURITY, WATER & BASIC AMENITIES
To enhance safety, night-time visibility, and commercial activity, solar-powered streetlights were installed in:
• Ogbagi Akoko
• Ikare Akoko
• Ajowa Akoko
• Oyin Akoko
Access to clean water was improved through solar-powered boreholes in:
• Okeagbe Akoko
• Funmilayo Street, Ikare Akoko
• Okeruwa Street, Ikare Akoko
• Ugbe Akoko
• Ogbagi Akoko
• Eriti Akoko
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, JOB CREATION & CAPACITY BUILDING
Understanding that youth empowerment drives community progress, the following interventions were implemented:
Federal Jobs, Appointments & Capacity Building
• Facilitation of national appointments for two constituents as:
• Senior Legislative Aide (SLA) to the Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives
• Senior Legislative Aide (SLA) to the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives
• Facilitation of federal employment and placements for constituents in the following agencies:
1. Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo State
2. Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON)
3. Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
4. Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
5. Federal Fire Service
6. National Assembly Service Commission
7. Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
8. Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST)
9. Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHEDA)
10. National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
…and several others
Skills & Enterprise Development
• Sponsorship of the 2024 DEVME Bootcamp, training hundreds of youths in digital, tech, and entrepreneurial skills
• Poultry training and empowerment programme for women and youths with starter packs
• Free CAC business registration for emerging entrepreneurs across both LGAs
AGRICULTURE & COMMUNITY WELFARE
• Distribution of fertilizers to farmers to boost productivity and food security
• Distribution of food items to thousands of households during Christmas, New Year, and Ramadan
• Sponsorship of a constituent for pilgrimage to Jerusalem, reaffirming commitment to spiritual and social wellbeing
LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE & ADVOCACY
Despite the absence of constituency budgetary allocation in 2024, effective representation remained unwavering. Key motions raised include:
• Resuscitation of rural infrastructure, including the Ayere/Kaba–Akunu Road
• Rehabilitation of General Hospital, Ikare
• Relief interventions for disaster-affected communities
Bills Sponsored
1. Federal College of Education, Oyin Akoko (Passed Third Reading)
2. Federal Technical & Vocational Institute, Ikare Akoko
3. Amendment of the Minerals & Mining Act to enhance investment and youth participation
4. Bill for the creation of Ose State
Beyond my legislative responsibilities within the Green Chamber, I have also had the honour of representing Nigerian youths and our nation on key international parliamentary platforms. I represented Nigeria at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meetings in Geneva and Doha, Qatar, as well as at the Conference of African Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures in Morocco.
These engagements provided strategic opportunities to project the voice of Nigerian youths, strengthen legislative diplomacy, and contribute to global conversations on governance, youth inclusion, and sustainable development. I remain committed to ensuring that our constituency and the Nigerian youth population are not only represented at home but also have a strong voice on the global stage.
LOOKING AHEAD
This year has laid a solid foundation. The coming year will focus on consolidating these gains, expanding opportunities, deepening youth inclusion, strengthening institutions, and attracting more federal presence to Akoko Northeast/Northwest Federal Constituency. The task ahead is demanding, but the commitment remains unwavering.
Together, we will continue to build an Akoko that works for all.
Yours in Service,
Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero
Chairman, House Committee on Students’ Loans,
Scholarships and Higher Education Financing
Member, House of Representatives
Akoko Northeast/Northwest Federal Constituency
