MICHEAL OPEYEMI BAMIDELE REASONS HE SHOULD BE REELECTED AS SENATO

MICHEAL OPEYEMI BAMIDELE 

REASONS HE SHOULD BE REELECTED AS SENATOR REPRESENTING EKITI CENTRAL AGAIN.

By Adesoji Fajuyi

 

1. LEGISLATIVE ACUMEN

Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, the Majority Leader of the 10th Senate, has been instrumental in driving legislative activities. Under his leadership, the Senate has seen a significant increase in bill introductions, with 983 bills introduced in two years, representing a 6% rise ,

Some notable bills he's sponsored or supported include:

- Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024: aimed at improving access to higher education

- Tax Reform Bills, 2025: projected to boost investor confidence and economic growth

- Terrorism Death Penalty Bill: seeks capital punishment for terrorism, aiming to deter and effectively respond to terrorism

Bamidele has also emphasized the need for constitutional reform to correct structural imbalances in the federation and urged Nigerians to participate in nation-building efforts 

2. EMPOWERING HIS CONSTITUENTS

Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has been making waves with his empowerment initiatives in Ekiti Central Senatorial District. His Mega Empowerment Programme has impacted over 5,000 beneficiaries, providing them with tools to boost their enterprises, including ¹ ²:

- Business Grants: ₦100,000 awarded to 1,900 individuals

- Mobility Support: 180 motorcycles, 165 tricycles, and 20 mini-buses

- Education: 1,000 mathematical sets, 10,000 school bags, 1,000 calculators, and 40,000 notebooks distributed to students

- Agricultural Support: Tractors, fertilizers, and corn seeders for local farmers

- Vocational Training: Sewing machines, chest freezers, hairdryers, and makeup kits for small businesses

Bamidele has also invested ₦10 million in vocational skills training for youths, emphasizing the importance of self-employment and entrepreneurship. He's advocated for more investment in education, citing its role in national development 

 3. EDUCATION INTERVENTION

Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has made significant strides in promoting education in Ekiti Central. As Senate Majority Leader, he's ensured increased budgetary funding for education and advocated for strategic investments in the sector. Some notable initiatives include: Attracting lobbying and getting full funding for the FUTES-IYIN 

- Textbook Distribution: Distributed 10,000 textbooks to 5,000 students across 50 secondary schools in Ekiti Central, focusing on English Language and Mathematics.

- Infrastructure Development: Pledged to construct 12 classrooms in Igede-Ekiti to improve learning environments.

- Support for Ekiti State University: Facilitated projects like male and female hostels for medical students, a mini stadium, and an FM radio station, with a notable increase in monthly subvention from ₦260 million to ₦410 million.

 4. HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT:

Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Majority Leader, has made significant strides in promoting healthcare in Ekiti Central. His initiatives include:

●Currently a diagnostic center and cathlab are und3 construction to provide world class health interventions right in his senatorial district.

●5 80 bedded ICU centres are nearing completion in the 5 local governments in his senatorial district.

- Free Medical Outreach: Conducted in partnership with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ekiti State chapter, benefiting over 20,000 people, providing services like hypertension, hepatitis, and diabetes screenings, as well as free eyeglasses and ante-natal care.

- Chronic Disease Management: Partnering with hospitals to cover treatment costs for beneficiaries with chronic conditions.

- Therapy Centre Support: Donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti, and promised to build a bigger centre next year.

Bamidele has emphasized the need for improved primary healthcare systems to reduce mortality rates and urged governors to prioritize healthcare delivery at the grassroots level

 6. INFRASTRUCTURE INTERVENTIONS

Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has made significant strides in improving infrastructure in Ekiti Central. Some notable projects include:

- Road Construction: 14km Igede-Iworoko Road, Iyin-Ilawe Ekiti road, and inner roads in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti West , irepodun ifelodun and Ijero Ekiti, with a total of N4 billion earmarked for various road projects.

- Solar Street Lights: Installation in over 45  communities, including Igirigiri Road, Odo Ado, Ado Ekiti, and, Ijero, Iloro, Oke Oro, Ido Ile , Okemesi, Ikogosi, Erijiyam, Igbemo, Iworoko Efon Alaaye amongst others 

- Modern Markets: Construction of ultra-modern markets in  Iyin Ekiti Aramoko Ekiti and Igede Ekiti.while the ones for ado Ekiti and efon are scheduled to start any moment 

- Water Projects: Solar-powered boreholes in over 30  communities.

- Education Infrastructure: Construction of classrooms, including 12 classrooms in Igede Ekiti, and a Computer-Based Test and Innovation Center at Ekiti State University (EKSU).

- Sports Development: Construction of  9 mini stadiums in Iworoko Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe stadium Ado Ekiti, Erijiyan Ekiti, Okemesi, Efon, Ipoti Ekiti, Iyin Ekiti, Ijero Ekiti, and EKSU .

MICHEAL OPEYEMI BAMIDELE deserves our votes and support again for more developmental strides in Ekiti central