Life is measured in times and season. Everything about humanity, living and activities are driven by times and season. Today, June 11th, 2020 marks the first year anniversary of the four years mandate given to me by the good people of Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency to be their servant and representative at the Federal House of Representatives.
The Holy Book in 1 Chronicles 16:8-9 counsel on the imperative of thanksgiving, “give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples!” Also, an unknown social–psychologist wrote that, “appreciating and thanking a person, people, group, institution for every good deed is the impetus needed for more, practical bonding between and amongst these publics for the realisation and extension of purpose, focus and objective; for common good.”
Indeed, the last one year has being the most traumatic and challenging period of my life. However, it has also been the most revealing, soothing and re-assuring time for me. Barely few months, after my inauguration as your Representative on June 11th, 2020, I lost my very dear wife; Titilayo Ayo-Yusuf. It was during this period of pain, shock and sorrow that I experienced unbelievable and unimaginable quantum of love, support and comradeship from the good people of Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency. The immeasurable concern and depth of love extended to me by Traditional Rulers, Political Leaders, Elites, Women, Youth, Groups, Societies and diverse spectrum of people from Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, remains precious in my heart. It was a rare demonstration of unparalleled affection that will be indelible and cherished by me for a long time.
Similarly, since my initial outing as your Representative in 2011, and more importantly, from the commencement of the 9th Assembly in June 2019, the good people of Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency have extended unusual love and uncommon support to me. I am most humbled and grateful that, not minding my imperfections as human, I have continually benefited from the collective trust and electoral franchise of the good people of Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency.
For all these and more, I wish to use this medium to express my profound gratitude and sincere appreciation. For all your love, support, prayers, good wishes and understanding, I say a massive Thank You! It is my earnest prayers that Almighty God shall bless you all, Amen.
Perhaps, if there are individuals, people or groups that may have being aggrieved by some of my actions or decisions, I plead your forgiveness. However, I wish to state with utmost sincerity, that whatever area(s), act(s) or action(s) taken by me or error(s) noticed may have arisen from my consistent passion and sustained commitment to the general good of our very dear Federal Constituency.
Permit me to at this juncture, abreast you of the modest achievements recorded in the last one year (June 2019-June 2020).
This includes the following:-
❖ Renovation & Furnishing of Block of Classrooms in Agbede-Apaa Bunu
❖ Installation of Solar Street Lighting in Ekinrin Adde
❖ Facilitation and distribution of Relief Materials to victims of rainstorm disaster in Ekinrin Adde
❖ Construction, Equipping and Hand-over of Primary Healthcare Centre in Otu-Egunbe
❖ Medical Outreach for Constituents
❖ Summer School Studies for Secondary School Students in Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency
❖ Strategic Empowerment Grants for Artisans (Mechanics, Panel Beaters, Blacksmiths, Welders)
❖ Scholarship Awards to Secondary School Students in Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency
❖ Public sensitisation, distribution of food items and hand sanitizer to constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic
❖ Agricultural Training and stipends for Women and Youths
Finally, as I affirm to be a good and worthy ambassador of our Federal Constituency, I wish to reiterate that I will continue to offer resourceful, responsible and responsive representation to Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency.
God bless us all!
HON. YUSUF TAJUDEEN (TEEJAY)