kakalistiq.com reports that the commissioning and handover of newly constructed classroom blocks, facilitated by Rep. Wale Raji, representing Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been met with widespread accolades from community leaders, political stakeholders, and residents.
The event, which took place yesterday, February 7th, 2025, in the Igbooye and Ilara communities, marked the unveiling of a block of six classrooms at Igbooye Community Secondary School and Adeshowon Secondary Grammar School, Ilara, both located in the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The occasion was graced by dignitaries, including traditional rulers, government officials, and residents, all of whom commended Rep. Wale Raji for his unwavering commitment to educational development in the constituency.
Speaking on behalf of the Babalaje of Ijebu Land, Chief S.O. Bakare, Mrs. Remi Odunsi expressed profound appreciation for Rep. Raji’s dedication to infrastructural growth and human capital development.
“Honourable Tasir Olawale Raji, I wish to commend you most sincerely for the good work you are doing in the constituency. You have demonstrated immense love and empathy for your constituents through your selfless service and infrastructural interventions. Your contributions span education, healthcare, skill acquisition, and entrepreneurial development, all of which have significantly uplifted the people of Epe Federal Constituency,” she stated.
Highlighting Rep. Raji’s historic achievement, Odunsi remarked on his unprecedented third-term unopposed re-election, a testament to his exemplary performance and the widespread trust placed in him by his constituents.
Similarly, Lady Doja Otedola, former First Lady of Lagos State and Yeye Oba of Igbooye Kingdom lauded the lawmaker’s balanced distribution of projects across the constituency, particularly in the education sector.
“Wale Raji has truly made me proud. I am always happy to associate with him. He has done so much, and his appreciation for others is commendable. I am eternally grateful for immortalizing my name for the present and future generations to appreciate our impact on our communities.”As you have honoured me today, God will honour you,” she expressed.
HRM Oba Dr. Olukayode Olufolarrin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, extended gratitude to Rep. Raji for his steadfast dedication to advancing education in Epe Federal Constituency.
“Through his facilitation of these blocks of classrooms, Hon. Wale Raji has reaffirmed his belief that education is a powerful tool for social transformation. His continuous efforts in improving educational infrastructure serve as an inspiration and a call to action for all stakeholders to remain committed to the cause of education,” Oba Ogunsanwo remarked.
Echoing similar sentiments, the Orijeru of Igbooye, HRM Alayeluwa Oba Akanni Musa, commended the educational intervention in his domain while seizing the opportunity to request the construction of a fully equipped science laboratory to enhance the teaching and learning of science subjects in the community.
The APC State Welfare Secretary, Hon. Kehinde Adeniyi, who represented the All Progressives Congress Chairman in Lagos State, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, praised Rep. Raji for his remarkable strides in education and other sectors.
“Hon. Wale Raji has consistently demonstrated leadership excellence that aligns with our party’s vision of sustainable development. His efforts in providing quality education, infrastructure, and economic empowerment showcase his dedication to his people and serve as a significant selling point for our party,” Adeniyi stated.
Hon. Dr. Segun Agbaje, Commissioner III at the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), also lauded the lawmaker’s trailblazing leadership, assuring his commitment to supporting indigent students in their career aspirations. His assurance came in response to Rep. Raji’s request for the Lagos State Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education to address the shortage of teachers in Epe Federal Constituency.
The Chief Host and Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Akinloye, expressed his appreciation for the lawmaker’s relentless drive to improve education, stating that the newly commissioned classroom blocks are a testament to his resilience and commitment to future generations. “This is not the first laudable project facilitated by Rep. Wale Raji. Many more are ongoing, and we deeply appreciate his dedication. The dividends of democracy are well felt across the nooks and crannies of Epe Federal Constituency,” Akinloye said.
In a related development, Mrs. Lawal Olaitan, a representative of the Lagos State Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, also commended the transformation of the education sector in the constituency, extending the Lagos State Government’s gratitude for Rep. Raji’s interventions.
With continuous developmental projects in education and other critical sectors, Rep. Wale Raji’s impact remains evident, reaffirming his dedication to the growth and progress of Epe Federal Constituency.
