Empowering Future Leaders: Hon. Anthony Adepoju Celebrates One-Day House of Representatives Initiative

In a groundbreaking event that highlighted the power of youth engagement and community collaboration, Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju addressed a diverse audience during the One-Day House of Representatives initiative. This event, designed to foster future legislators from Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North, showcased the exceptional talents of young minds from the federal constituency.

The One-Day House of Representatives initiative, a pioneering effort by the Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituencies, aims to inspire children to succeed regardless of socio-economic background, incorporating youth-driven initiatives, and producing intellectually minded future leaders. This initiative also seeks to elevate the standard of education in the two local government areas that Hon. Adepoju represents in the National Assembly.

Hon. Adepoju, quoting the author of “Lord of the Flies,” emphasized the importance of simple yet impactful ideas in public service. “The greatest ideas are the simplest,” he said, reflecting on the initiative’s success in garnering widespread acclaim.

The highlight of the event was the celebration of Peace Oluwaseyi Oladosu for her outstanding performance in the One Day House of Representatives competition. Hon. Adepoju expressed deep gratitude to Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD, for his unwavering support in building capacity among younger generations. The honour bestowed upon Peace Oladosu during the plenary session of the Nigerian House of Representatives marked a historic moment in Nigeria’s democracy.

Hon. Adepoju acknowledged the hard work and unity of his constituents, whose collective effort has put the constituency and Oyo State on the map. He extended his appreciation to the Dominic Akinjide Fagbemi Foundation and the Dele Bajaj Foundation for their generous support of the finalists, which serves as a powerful inspiration for future generations.

The Providence Hotel Lagos was also commended for providing exceptional hospitality to Hon. Peace Oladosu, ensuring her trip from Lagos to Abuja was seamless. Hon. Adepoju reaffirmed his commitment to good governance, inspired by the leadership of His Excellency, Engr. Oluwaseyi Makinde.

Expressing gratitude to the panellists of the One Day House of Representatives competition and volunteer teachers in the federal constituency’s educational programs, Hon. Adepoju highlighted the initiative’s positive impact on youth competitiveness and academic dedication.

As the event concluded, Hon. Adepoju quoted Canadian philosopher Matshona Dhliwayo, emphasizing the importance of shared ideas and collective effort for the betterment of the constituency.

Hon. Adepoju’s speech underscored the importance of unity, education, and community support in driving meaningful development. The One-Day House of Representatives initiative stands as a testament to the potential of young leaders and the power of collaborative effort in shaping a brighter future for Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North.