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BETWEEN PATRIOT FALEKE AND HIS STEWARDSHIP OF SELFLESSNESS
BETWEEN PATRIOT FALEKE AND HIS STEWARDSHIP OF SELFLESSNESS
By Ali A. Ali
In the corridors of power, where politics often wears a mask of self-interest, Hon. Dr. James Abiodun Faleke stands out as a shining beacon of hope. For two years, he has walked the halls of the 10th Assembly, leaving a trail of transformative impact in his wake. With every bill sponsored, every motion moved, and every town hall meeting held, Faleke has demonstrated a deep commitment to the people he serves.
His is a leadership style that embodies transparency, accountability, and empathy – a refreshing change from the status quo. As his constituents rejoice in the fruits of his labour, Faleke’s legacy as a champion of the people continues to grow, inspiring a new generation of leaders to follow in his footsteps.
There is a growing trend for demand of parliamentarians with shared value orientations, inclusivity, a community-driven approach, and emphasising such attributes as transparency, accountability, and empathy. Over time parliamentary representative democracy has witnessed leaders devoid of stewardship, unaccountable, without integrity, and self-centered egoistic lawmakers.
For Hon. Dr. James Abiodun Faleke, parliamentarians must include an intrinsic attribute and demonstration of those rare responsibilities of the wise and frugal management of resources. In the past two years, therefore, more than any member of the 10th Assembly, Chief Faleke resolved to be answerable for all his actions at the Green Chamber, demonstrating humility and reverencing the electorate.
Through the periodic town hall meetings, Chief Faleke has successfully taken time to consistently inform the constituents with a blow-by-blow experience, deliberations, and several interventions that he has made on their behalf, including the Bills and motions sponsored both on their behalf and that of the entire country.
His deployment of an enhanced sustainability plan, which tends to ensure that legacy projects, programs, and various interventions and preserved for the future generation of his constituency has greatly endeared him to them and made him an enviable and exemplary leader.
One remarkable attribute and indeed lasting achievement of Chief Abiodun is his transparent handling of all issues. He has been able through direct and open conduct to lay bare every decision made on behalf of the constituents. His life of challenging integrity has set for him followers who are daily willing not just to emulate his high standard but are ready to deliberately work with him because they are convinced of his efficiency and disposition for effective optimization of both human and other forms of resources for the good of all.
In the present competitive environment where the pressures of globalization and westernisation have added to overstretched resources, the democratic sphere needs men like Dr. James Faleke who are competent enough to be able to protect and preserve scarce resources for the prosperity of all.
His ethical and radical transformative disposition to legislative democracy has ensured responsible management of everything necessary for the constituency and the general good of humanity.
A beacon of light and fostering lasting ties, Chief Faleke has consistently and intentionally demonstrated a high level of transparency, an open decision-making process, always answerable to his constituency, and responsiveness to their pain points while sometimes using their resources to adequately take care of their needs.
Chief Faleke has promoted trust, responsiveness, and oversight in representing his people and in governance.
A deliberate forward thinker and father of political loyalty, his in-depth people-oriented parliamentary responsibilities have set him out, making tremendous progress and achieving landmark distinctions in all aspects of human development.
Rt. Hon. Faleke is the fulcrum of modern-day democracy and transformational leadership, rewriting it through such criteria as transparency, empathy, and accountability, which are all factors of stewardship.
Through his several interventions, Alhaji Faleke has also in the past two years, redefined social services in terms of the provision of landmark durable health services, road constructions, renovation and construction of schools, provision of solar-powered boreholes and streetlights, and the provisions of learning and educational materials all geared towards alleviating poverty, creating a better standard of living and bringing about amenable and conducive ambiance for the socioeconomic livelihood of his people to grow and develop.
Chief Faleke’s blend of parliamentary and stakeholder interventions has led to great improvements that were not otherwise experienced within the constituency and indeed the State.
Indeed, Rt. Hon. Chief Dr. James Abiodun Faleke has promoted distinguished leadership, sponsoring scholarships for constituents both within and outside the country. He has also empowered hundreds of constituents with various skills.
In his past two years at the 10th National Assembly, the reality is that Rt. Hon. Chief Dr. James Abiodun Faleke is focused on the complete remodeling of the institutions of governance and the liberation of the people not just of Ikeja Federal Constituency but the entire nation through sustained outstanding contributions, dedication, tireless efforts and remarkable quantifiable people-based developmental service, devising new found trajectories of impactful roles and changing his constituents from the state of lack to that of prosperity in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Ali PhD wrote this piece from Ikeja, Lagos.
FRSC@ 38: SHEHU MOHAMMED STEERING NIGERIA’S ROAD SAFETY REVOLUTION TO GREATER HEIGHTS
By Deputy Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem (Rtd) fsi, MNIM, anipr
When Mallam Shehu Mohammed assumed leadership as Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), he inherited not just an institution with history, but a national mandate that touches every family, every highway, and every community in Nigeria. At 38 years, the Corps stands tall as Africa’s model road safety agency, and under his stewardship, that legacy is not merely preserved, it is being boldly redefined.
Nigeria’s highways were once synonymous with fear. Before 1988, the World Health Organisation ranked Nigeria among the most dangerous countries in the world to drive. It was a troubling indictment that demanded courage and clarity of purpose. The establishment of the FRSC under Decree No. 45 of 1988 laid the foundation for reform. But sustaining and advancing that reform across decades requires visionary leadership, the kind now exemplified by Mallam Shehu Mohammed.
Today, under his command, the Corps is consolidating its position as one of the most technologically advanced and operationally efficient law enforcement institutions in Nigeria. With renewed strategic focus, the present leadership has deepened the Safe Systems Approach built on people, processes, and technology, ensuring that safety interventions are not reactive, but preventive and intelligence-driven.
One of the defining hallmarks of his administration is accelerated digital transformation. Within six months, over 3,000 personnel were trained to strengthen operational competence and technological adaptability. More than 95 per cent of the Corps’ administrative and operational processes are automated, supported by over 30 web-based applications that enhance traffic governance nationwide. From the National Crash Reporting Information System (NACRIS) to the upgraded e-ticketing platform, innovation is no longer optional; it is institutional culture.
Emergency response under the current Corps Marshal has become faster and more coordinated, with nationwide response time reduced dramatically from 50 minutes to 15 minutes. The 122 toll-free emergency line and 24-hour National Call Centre continue to serve as lifelines for distressed road users, reflecting a leadership that understands that every second counts.
Strategic stakeholder engagement has equally flourished. Safe corridor initiatives have been strengthened, collaboration with transport unions intensified, and enforcement around articulated vehicles tightened. The result is a significant reduction in tanker-related crashes, a development that speaks to deliberate policy direction and disciplined implementation.
Under Mallam Shehu Mohammed’s leadership, data has become a central pillar of enforcement and planning. Through strengthened collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission, the National Bureau of Statistics, and the Nigeria Customs Service, the Corps has advanced harmonized data systems that support evidence-based interventions. Transparent weekly crash trend reporting now guides targeted deployment and corrective strategies.
Nigeria’s standing on the global stage has also been reinforced. The country remains an active participant in the renewed UN Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021–2030) and continues alignment with international road safety conventions. These achievements build on the solid foundation laid by past leaders from Olu Agunloye and General Haladu Hannaniya to Chief Osita Chidoka, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, and Dauda Ali Biu, but under the present Corps Marshal, the momentum has unmistakably intensified.
Operationally, the Corps’ footprint now spans 12 Zonal Commands, 37 Sector Commands, over 300 Unit Commands, over 700 Station Offices, 59 Zebra Emergency Ambulance Points, and presence in all 774 Local Government Areas of Nigeria. Yet beyond physical structures lies a stronger institutional spirit, one driven by discipline, professionalism, and accountability.
From a nation once ranked among the most unsafe for motorists to a continental pacesetter in road safety management, Nigeria’s transformation story is inseparable from the strength of its leadership. At 38 years, FRSC is not simply celebrating longevity; it is celebrating purposeful stewardship.
Mallam Shehu Mohammed represents a generation of reform-minded leadership committed to smarter mobility systems, data-driven enforcement, and people-centered safety administration.
His tenure reflects continuity with courage sustaining the Corps’ proud legacy while boldly steering it toward greater innovation and measurable impact.
The road ahead is demanding. But under his steady command, Nigeria’s highways are safer, its systems smarter, and its future brighter.
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Introducing “Atupaglowco” : Where Fragrance Meets Feeling; The Story of Our Beginning
Introducing “Atupaglowco”: Where Fragrance Meets Feeling; The Story of Our Beginning
Every great journey begins with a sense of anticipation. For us, it began with a simple belief that a space should do more than exist, it should speak comfort and glow.
In a world filled with noise, stress, and endless motion, we realized something powerful. Fragrance can transform not just rooms, but moods. A familiar scent can calm anxiety. A warm aroma can turn a house into a home. A gentle glow can bring peace after a long day. This realization gave birth to “Atupaglowco.”
Atupaglowco was not created to sell diffusers, room sprays, or candles. It was created to create experiences. To create moments. To create atmospheres where people can breathe, reflect, and feel whole again.
The name itself represents more than a brand. It represents warmth. It represents light. It represents presence. We remember the early days, the planning, the testing of scents, the moments of doubt, and the moments of excitement. Each candle poured was a step of faith. Each fragrance blended was a piece of our vision coming to life. We weren’t just building products; we were building something meaningful.
Our diffusers were designed to quietly fill spaces with elegance.
Our room sprays were crafted to instantly refresh and revive environments. Our candles were made to bring calm, beauty, and a soft glow into everyday life.
Atupaglowco was born from passion, patience, and purpose. This launch is not just the start of a business. It is the start of a movement to help people create spaces they love. Spaces that inspire rest. Spaces that inspire joy. Spaces that glow.
We believe fragrance is personal. We believe glow is emotional. We believe every space deserves both.
Today, we proudly introduce Atupaglowco to the world.
This is only the beginning.
Ajadi Hails Oyo Speaker Ogundoyin at 39, Describes Him as Beacon of Purposeful Leadership
A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin, on the occasion of his 39th birthday, describing him as “a symbol of resilience, maturity and purposeful leadership in Nigeria’s democratic journey.”
In a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Tuesday, Ajadi praised Ogundoyin’s steady rise in public service, noting that his emergence as Speaker at a relatively young age reflects the possibilities of responsible youth leadership when combined with discipline, vision and service.
“Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin’s leadership has shown that age is not a barrier to excellence,” Ajadi said. “At 39, he stands tall as one of the most impactful Speakers in Oyo State’s history—calm, inclusive and deeply committed to democratic ideals.”
Ogundoyin, who represents Ibarapa East State Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party, has served as Speaker since 2019 and was re-elected to lead the 10th Assembly in June 2023. His tenure has been marked by legislative stability, improved executive–legislative relations and youth-inclusive governance.
Ajadi commended the Speaker for fostering unity within the Assembly and prioritising laws that strengthen grassroots development across Oyo State. “His humility, accessibility and focus on people-oriented legislation have earned him respect beyond party lines,” he said. “He exemplifies the kind of leadership Oyo State needs—one anchored on service, accountability and progress.”
The governorship aspirant further described Ogundoyin as a rallying point for young Nigerians aspiring to public office. “In a country searching for credible leaders, Ogundoyin’s story offers hope,” Ajadi added. “He has shown that when young leaders are trusted with responsibility, they can deliver stability and results.”
Ajadi wished the Speaker many more years of good health, wisdom and greater service to Oyo State and Nigeria at large, praying that his leadership journey continues to inspire a new generation of public servants.
Ogundoyin, one of the youngest Speakers in Nigeria, has continued to attract goodwill messages from political leaders, civil society actors and constituents, as Oyo State marks another year in the life of a lawmaker widely regarded as a steady hand in the state’s legislative affairs.
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