In a significant show of support, a cross-section of student leaders from Odeda Local Government has endorsed Hon. Folashade Walihat Adeyemo, the All Progressive Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate, for the upcoming local government election. This endorsement came during a meeting held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, on November 13, 2024.
The student leaders, who appreciated Hon. Adeyemo’s impressive achievements during her first tenure, described her as an epitome of good governance ¹. Comr. Ibrahim Adeyemi (Bello), the S.U.G President of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, encouraged all students to vote for Hon. Adeyemo, emphasizing the importance of her leadership.
Comrade Meshach Nwankwo (Mesh), Deputy National President of all University students in Nigeria and diaspora, also praised Hon. Adeyemo’s contributions to the students’ constituency. He noted that her outstanding performance warrants another term, stating “one good term deserves another” ¹. Mesh further emphasized that the upcoming election is an opportunity to encourage Hon. Adeyemo to continue delivering benefits not only to the students but also to all Odeda residents.
The meeting was attended by former student union leaders of FUNAAB and FCE, representatives of the NANS Southwest zone, Odeda APC students engagement campaign committee, and students from FCE, Osiele, and FUNAAB. Comrade Bamgbose Tomiwa Peter, Chairman of APC students engagement committee, Odeda Local Government, expressed gratitude to the student leaders and FUNAABSU Senators. He assured them of Hon. Adeyemo’s commitment to governance and her recognition of the students’ constituency as a vital part of the local government ¹.
Hon. Folashade Adeyemo, a seasoned educator and politician, has a proven track record of delivering impactful projects in Odeda Local Government, including drilling boreholes, renovating buildings, and constructing shopping malls ². Her dedication to the community and leadership skills make her a strong candidate for the chairmanship position.
The endorsement by student leaders is a testament to Hon. Adeyemo’s commitment to the welfare and development of Odeda Local Government. As the local government election approaches, her candidacy is gaining momentum, with many recognizing her as the ideal leader to drive progress and growth in the community.
