As 2023 elections draw nearer by every passing day, not a few aspirants are warming up to be the next Senator to represent the good people of Ogun West Senatorial District at the Upper Chambers of the Legislative House in Abuja. One of them, who stands shoulder higher than his peers is Rt. Honourable Akinlade, Isiaq Abiodun.
Below is the intimidating credentials of the 55 year old grassroots aspirant whose experience in Legislative Prowess appears second to none.
Akinlade Isiaq Abiodun, the Baba Adinni of Yewa land in Ogun State is a compassionate, humble, honest, responsible, and people-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills plus vast experience in the area of Legislation and governance. He has also worked in various managerial capacity in the private sector.
The Baba Adinni is a man with irrepressible courage, a philanthropist, a shrewd politician and a distinguished leader with uncommon passion for his people with the ability to use innovation, empathy, and judgment. He is a good team player with balanced personality, dependable, trustworthy, energetic and result-oriented.
He was born on March 21, 1967 in Owode/Yewa Local Government Area of Egbado South, Ogun State. He is a devout Muslim and married with children. His political nicknames include Baba Omo Kekeke, (Father of the Youth), The Man, The Bridge and Game Changer.
His Educational Backgroud: Université des Sciencies Appliquées Et Du Management, Port Novo, Benin Republic 2012 (PhD in Management (Honorary). University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State where he bagged MBA Certificate in 2002. The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State 1991 (HND – Accountancy). The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State 1988 (ND – Accountancy). Community High School, Alapoti, Ogun State 1986 (Secondary School Certificate (SSCE). St Paul Anglican Primary School, Owode Yewa, Ogun State 1978 (Primary School Leaving Certificate (PSCE).
Job Experience: From 2020- Till date, Federal Commissioner representing Ogun State at the Federal Character Commission. 2015 – 2019 Special Adviser on Special Duties , Nigerian House of Representatives National Assembly Nigerian House of Representatives. 2011 – 2015, Member Representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency. 2007 – 2011 Member Representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency. 2003 – 2007, Member Representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency.
Positions of responsibility: •Chairman, House Committee on Science and Technology 2011-2015 •Chairman, House Committee on Science and Technology 2007-2011 •Chairman, House Sub-committee on Small and Medium 2003-2007 Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN).
Other Activities: •Member, Constitution Review Committee and Vice Chairman Executive Sub Committee of the Constitution Review Committee •Co- Chairman ,Nigeria Constitution Review Committee, North West zone •Chairman Biosafety bill public hearing and consideration •Sub Committee chairman Industrial Trust funds (ITF) •Chairman, missing NIGCOMSAT-1 investigation committee •Member Revenue and mobilization Review committee •Member committee Works, Industry, Defense, ICT, Public Accounts, Environment, NDDC, FCT , Education, Public service.
Also •Member of Nigerian Delegates that signed the Construction of SAT 2 and SAT X with China Wall Company, China •Member, National Executive Council (NEC) PDP 2007-2010 •Leader of House of Representatives delegation to Science Park village, Taiwan •Leader of House of Representatives delegation to National Space Centre, China •Leader of House of Representatives delegation to Science Olympiad, India •Leader of House of Representatives delegation to NASA Space centre, USA •Leader of Nigeria House of Representatives delegation to Biotechnology Centres and biosafety fields, Philippines •Leader of House of Representatives delegations to Danforth Plant Science Centre, St Louis Missouri USA.
His other achievements: •Sponsored and co-sponsored several bills while in the house which include the following:
1.Science and Technology Development Trust funds Bill. 2. Construction and Maintenance Bill, 2014 (HB.742). 3. National Boundary Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2014 (HB.743) just to mention but a few.
With the forgoing, nobody would be in doubt that this 55 year old Legislative Guru is the man to beat in the 2023 Senatorial Contest for Ogun West Senatorial District.
