Wale Raji
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ijebu Traditional Rulers have congratulated the member representing Epe Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Rep. Wale Raji, on his recent reelection.
The lawmaker’s office made the disclosure in a statement on Friday.
According to the office, the Ijebu traditional rulers’ congratulatory message was contained in a letter jointly signed by the group’s Chairman, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Shotobi (Ayangburen of Ikorodu), Vice-Chairman, His Royal Majesty Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun and Secretary, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Kasali.
The monarchs stated that Raji’s victory is an affirmation of the continued satisfaction of the people of Epe Federal Constituency in his service to them.
“The people have reelected you for an unprecedented third time because they appreciate and value your service to them,” they said.
Rep Wale Raji
The Ijebu traditional rulers, therefore, charged the federal lawmaker to reward the people’s faith in him by continuing to serve the unreached parts of Epe Federal Constituency and alleviating the suffering of the people.
Reacting to the congratulatory message, Rep. Raji thanked the monarchs for the gesture and promised to continue to deliver dividends of democracy to the people.
The seasoned legislator was reelected for an unprecedented third term in appreciation of the litany of life-changing initiatives embarked upon since he got into office.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate polled 19,337 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Noheem Balogun of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who received 9,039 votes.
During his time in the House of Representatives, Rep. Raji has facilitated the following projects:
¶ Construction of the new ultramodern market at Ayetoro, where 66 lock-up shops are nearing completion.
¶ Construction of Vocational centre at Ilara, Epe.
¶ Building of Recreation centre in Agbowa, which is over 80% completed.
¶ Construction and equipment of an 81-computer capacity ICT Centre at Ogunmodede College in Epe.
¶ Construction of a fully furnished 100-bed capacity hostel in Epe Grammar School, Epe.
¶ Distribution of tricycles, generators, cash grants and other equipment under the Wale Raji continuous empowerment programme.
¶ Construction and furnishing of a block of 6 classrooms at Odomola Secondary School, Odomola, Eredo LCDA.
¶ Construction and furnishing of a block of 6 classrooms at LG Primary School, Noforija Eredo LCDA.
¶ Construction of Science Laboratory at Igbooye Community High School, Igbooye, Eredo LCDA.
¶ Installation of high-capacity solar streetlights in different parts of Epe.
¶ Construction and furnishing of a block of 6 classrooms at Army High School Epe.
¶ Construction and furnishing of a block of 6 classrooms at Odo-Obara High School Epe.
¶ Construction and furnishing of a block of 6 classrooms at the site of the new School in Temu, Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA.
¶ Construction and furnishing of a block of 6 classrooms at Agbowa Community Grammar School, Agbowa, Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA.
¶ Construction and furnishing of a block of 3 classrooms at Odo-Ayandelu High School, Odo-Ayandelu, Ikosi-Ejinrin.
¶ Construction of Teachers’ Staff Quarters at Orugbo, Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA.
¶ Construction and furnishing of a block of 3 classrooms at Oriba, Epe.
¶ Construction and furnishing of a block of 2 classrooms with toilets and hand pump borehole at LG Primary School, Aboriji, Epe.
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