Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), who represents Ogun West, has commended President Bola Tinubu for implementing tough but necessary economic reforms.
According to the senator, the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira saved Nigeria from the brink of total collapse.
Speaking at a Town Hall Meeting and Mega Empowerment Programme in Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area, Adeola explained that these decisive actions were critical after years of heavy borrowing by the previous administration to fund fuel subsidies and stabilise the naira.
The senator, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, revealed that the government had borrowed trillions of naira and over $400 billion to maintain the subsidy and the exchange rate. He stressed that such policies had only benefited a small segment of the population while dragging the economy down.
Adeola praised President Tinubu for prioritising the future of the country and future generations, urging Nigerians to remain hopeful and support the ongoing changes.
On his scorecard, the senator listed several projects he has facilitated across Ogun West over the past two years, including road constructions, power transformers, solar lights, ICT centres, primary healthcare centres, modern markets, and police stations. He also announced a new scholarship and bursary scheme for 3,000 students across the district, offering 200,000 naira and 100,000 naira respectively.
The senator expressed gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for supporting his initiatives and urged constituents to continue supporting both state and federal governments.
Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, who attended the event, commended Adeola for bringing real dividends of democracy to Ogun West.
Adeola’s empowerment programme, which had previously been held in Imeko Afon Local Government Area, will continue across Yewa South, Ipokia, and Ado Odo Ota Local Government Areas.
