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The Senator representing Ondo Central Senatorial District, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire SAN, has assured his constituents that he would sustain and consolidate his life-changing performance if re-elected in 2027, with particular emphasis on education, healthcare and electricity, which he described as critical pillars of societal growth and sustainable development.
Adegbonmire gave the assurance during a live radio interview on Adaba 88.9 FM, Akure, on a programme titled “Itesiwaju Ondo Central,” where he highlighted his legislative interventions, constituency projects and development initiatives across the six local government areas of Ondo Central Senatorial District.
Speaking on education, the senator reflected on the remarkable progress recorded in the old Western Region under the free education policy introduced by the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo when he served as Premier of the Western Region.
He noted that the policy laid a solid foundation for the educational advancement of the South-West and demonstrated how deliberate investments in education could transform society and create opportunities for generations.
He also highlighted his legislative efforts towards transforming the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, into a Federal University of Agriculture, describing the proposed upgrade as an important economic opportunity for the host community and the entire region.
According to him, the institution remains the only school established during the First Republic that is yet to attain university status.
He disclosed that all legislative processes relating to the bill have been completed at the Senate, with the bill now awaiting the President’s assent.
The senator further spoke about the multi-million-naira projects he facilitated at Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, describing the intervention as the largest educational project in Ondo Central Senatorial District.
He explained that the projects were initiated to improve the learning environment, strengthen educational infrastructure and provide students with better opportunities for academic excellence.
On electricity, Adegbonmire enumerated several transformers distributed to communities across Ondo Central, explaining that access to stable electricity remains essential for economic activities, businesses and improved living standards.
He explained how he particularly addressed the electricity challenges confronting Ondo East Local Government Area, which has been disconnected from the national electricity grid for a very long time.
The federal lawmaker said he has to engage the Federal Ministry of Power over the situation, resulting in an assessment of the area, with efforts now geared towards ensuring its reconnection to the national grid.
Speaking on healthcare, the senator highlighted his interventions in the construction of several basic healthcare centres across the district.
He disclosed that two additional healthcare facilities are currently under construction at Ilekun, along Oda Road, in Akure South Local Government Area, and Ero Community in Ifedore Local Government Area.
He explained that his commitment to primary healthcare delivery is driven by the need to bring essential medical services closer to rural communities, reduce avoidable health challenges and improve access to quality healthcare.
The senator also addressed the controversy surrounding the Alade-Idanre–Owena Road project, faulting claims made by his predecessor, Senator Ayo Akinyelure, concerning the project.
Adegbonmire clarified that the road project was awarded by the Federal Ministry of Works in 2022, before he became a senator, stressing that he was not yet a member of the National Assembly when the contract was awarded.
He, however, assured the people of Idanre that he would ensure the road is reconstructed to provide lasting relief to residents and road users.
He emphasised that his commitment was to ensure the road is reconstructed, rather than merely rehabilitated, considering its strategic importance to the people and the economic activities of the area.
On the death of the revered elder statesman and Afenifere leader, late Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the senator requested for a posthumous national honour on the floor of the senate in recognition of late. Fasoranti’s immense contributions to national development, democratic governance and the promotion of progressive ideals.
He maintained that the late Fasoranti’s contributions to Nigeria, particularly his commitment to good governance, democracy and national unity, deserved lasting recognition and immortalisation by the Federal Government.
Adegbonmire reiterated that his ambition for another term in the Senate was driven by the desire to consolidate on the achievements already recorded, sustain ongoing development initiatives and deliver more impactful projects to the people of Ondo Central.
He urged his constituents to continue supporting his representation, assuring them that education, healthcare, electricity and other critical areas of development would remain central to his legislative assignments.
Adegbonmire further called on all his constituents across the six local government areas of Ondo Central Senatorial District to actively participate in the electoral process by coming out en masse to vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming elections.
Signed :
Media Office
Distinguished Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire SAN,
Senator, Ondo Central Senatorial District
November 12, 2026
