Senator Lola Ashiru, representing Kwara South Senatorial District through his Team has released highlights of projects and interventions facilitated across the zone’s 7 local government areas and 83 wards.
In a statement detailing his achievements, the senator said his focus areas include infrastructure, education, health, empowerment, water, electrification and community development.
The team said several road projects have been facilitated in the district. Completed works include the Ojude Okeki/Rabah/Afin/Ilaro road in Omuaran, a 2.6km portion of Ikotun/Offa road, Ijagbo bridge and Ikotun bridge.
In Offa, projects listed include Omolere/Ikolaba/Lanlu/Ajia/Popo road, Tafa Joba Road, Balogun Idi-Isin, Afolabi-Adie Road, Bulala-Obada road, Imam Batara road and Abogunugun-Popo road. An ongoing road and flood control project is also ongoing in Asalofa/Obatiwajoye.
Tourism sites including Owu Waterfall and Ero Mola Waterfall were also upgraded and beautified, according to the statement.
In education, the senator said multiple classroom blocks have been constructed across the district. These include 3-classroom blocks in Ejiu-Ile and Etan, Ekiti LGA; Igbonna, Oyun LGA; Oro-Ago, Ifelodun LGA; and Offa LGA. Two-classroom blocks were also built in Ganmo, Elerinjare, Erin-Ile, Ijagbo, Oke-Iya Ipo and Esie/Iludun. Additional 3-classroom blocks were built at Gaa Jango and Kanmonu Alayin in Offa LGA.
Health interventions listed include the construction of health centres and maternity facilities in Epe Opin, Ekiti; Kajola and Ilale, Oke-Ero; Durosoto, Ifelodun; Oko, Irepodun; Owode Market and Adebiyi area, Offa.
Medical outreaches were conducted in Illofa, Oke-Onigbin, Odo-Owa, Omuaran, Amoyo, Share and Osi. The senator also facilitated the supply of medical equipment and drugs to 12 primary health facilities, including Abogunugun Health Centre in Offa, Erinle PHC, Araromi-Opin Cottage Hospital and Ganmo Basic Health Centre. Training for community health workers on COVID-19 and on geriatrics was also held, while a wheelchair was supplied for persons living with disabilities.
To improve water supply, solar-powered boreholes were installed in over 30 communities including Igosun, Iludun-Oro, Egudu, Osi, Eruku, Amoyo, Share and Owode-Ofaro. Hand pump boreholes were also installed in rural areas such as Aho-Inaja, Ira Fere, Idofian and Bayero.
On power, the Team said Ashiru facilitated 500KVA transformers in Idofian, Amoyo, Oro, Ora and two in Offa at different times. Solar street lights were installed in Obbo-Ile, Omupo, Omugo, Offa, Agbamu, Ganmo Market, Ajase-Ipo, Isanlu-Isin and other communities.
The senator said training and empowerment programmes were held for youths, women, artisans, widows and out-of-school individuals across the district. In Oyun LGA, 130 youths and women benefited. Other initiatives included fishery training, empowerment of religious organisations, and support for women across the senatorial district.
He also facilitated the construction of vocational training centres in Omuaran, Oke-Onigbin, Igbaja, Offa, Omupo, Share and Erin-Ile, as well as an Agroforestry Hall in Ijagbo, Oyun LGA.
They noted that he raised two motions on the floor of the Senate to address insecurity in Kwara South, and has sponsored several bills. He said he has also prioritised accountability by publishing a booklet detailing his achievements to keep constituents informed.
“Regardless of personal opinions, Senator Lola Ashiru has made a tangible impact in his role,” the statement added.
The senator represents all 7 LGAs in Kwara South: Offa, Oyun, Ifelodun, Irepodun, Oke-Ero, Ekiti and Isin.