Hon. Prince Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan: An Account Of Stewardship In Brief
The Deputy Leader Of Lagos Island Local Government Legislative Arm and Executive Director Of Kolawole Ajibade Oyekan Foundation.
Hon. Prince Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan has distinguished himself among his Contemporaries with Record-Breaking Achievements in Lagos and beyond.
The High-Ranking Council Legislator has executed People-centric, Community Development Projects and Social Intervention Programmes with Positive and Direct impacts on the Residents of Lagos Island Local Government and beyond; Particularly, the Elderly Citizens, Widows, Vulnerable, Physically Challenged Persons and Youths.
The Iconic Lagos Prince is a Philanthropist Par Excellence. A Friend of the Young and Old.
Prince Oyekan is an Advocate of Good Governance.
A Development Enthusiast cum Social Crusader.
HON. PRINCE TAIWO AJIBADE OYEKAN’s Action Plan spans through:
• Human Capital Development
• Economic Empowerment cum Poverty Alleviation
• Universal Basic And Tertiary Education Development
• Community Development Project And Social Intervention
• Training And Skill Acquisition Programme For Locals
• Youth Development cum Mentorship
• Public Health
• Peace Advocacy
HON. PRINCE TAIWO AJIBADE OYEKAN’s ACHIEVEMENTS IN BRIEF
Over the years, HON. PRINCE TAIWO AJIBADE OYEKAN has empowered Thousands of Vulnerable, Widows, Widowers, Artisans and Technicians with Equipment and disbursed Grants to Small and Medium Business Owners to promote the development of Local Economy, Self-reliance and Prosperity for all.
Prince OYEKAN has Lifted and Rekindled Hope of Residents of Lagos Island Local Government and Its Neighbouring Communities.
In His Periodic Economic Empowerment cum Social Intervention Programme in 2019,
Work Tools, Cash Gifts and Free Food Items had been given to the Less-Privileged; People Living With Disabilities, Elderly Citizens, Widows and Widowers On Lagos Island Local Government.
Prince Oyekan reconstructed two Trunk C Road Networks on Lagos Island Local Government to ease Pedestrian Mobility within the Communities, Promote Local Economy, Environmental Sustainability and Aesthetics.
As part of his efforts to promote the Development of Universal Basic and Tertiary Education, Prince Oyekan organised Free Summer Coaching and Career Talks for over 1,500 Primary and Secondary School Students.
The Participating Students were trained in Skills Acquisition such as Computer-Digital Literacy, Tailoring and Fashion Designing, Catering and Baking, Cosmetology, Musicology, Soap and Disinfectants Production.
He has also Presented Scholarships to Indigent Students and distributed Learning Materials worth millions of Naira across the Island.
In 2023, Prince Oyekan gifted Free 100 JAMB/UTME Forms to Students seeking admissions into Tertiary Institutions to lessen financial burdens on Parents and Guardians.
Transportation Fares were also given to Candidates.
Prince Oyekan places Priority on Formal and Informal Education.
To cushion the resultant effects of the Prevailing economic hardship and Fuel Subsidy Removal in the country, Prince Oyekan distributed Free Assorted Food Items to the Vulnerable on Lagos Island Local Government and its adjoining communities.
During Festive Seasons, He distributes Bags of Rice, Live Chickens and Cash Gifts across Lagos Island Local Government for Christmas and New Year Celebrations.
He also organises End of The Year Party for Children.
A Social Gathering designed to celebrate the Youngsters and Inspire them for the future
The Physically-Challenged were not left out as they received Relief Items from Prince Oyekan annually.
HON. PRINCE TAIWO AJIBADE OYEKAN
Constructed Borehole Water Systems on Lagos Island Local Government to curb Water Supply shortage and meet daily usage of Residents.
He Organises Periodic Environmental Sanitation Exercise to ensure a Healthier and Habitable Community.
On Monday, January 1, 2024,
Prince Oyekan Presented Gift Items to New Year Day Babies and Nursing Mothers in Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Lagos.
In one of his Medical Outreach Programmes,
A One-Day Seminar was organised for Residents of Lagos Island to create Awareness on Personal Hygiene and Community Health.
To promote Grassroot Sports Development and Talent Hunting, Prince Oyekan organised Football Match Competitions for the Youths across Lagos Island Local Government.
This is to further Provide a Veritable Platform for Young Footballers and Athletes.
The Frontline Council Legislator has Sponsored several Sporting Events.
In November 2023, Prince Oyekan Sponsored St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Inter-House Sports Competition.
On Friday, 22 December 2023,
Prince Oyekan donated Utility Bus to a Lagos Community Security Outfit, The Isale Eko Community Anti-Crime Team (Folumo).
This is to further improve Security of Lives and Properties on Lagos Island Local Government and the Mainland.
In one of his inspiring Speeches,
the Deputy Leader of Lagos Island Local Government Legislative Arm reiterated his commitment to People-centric Programmes and Community-Social Intervention.
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