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Lagos Lawmaker Assures Constituents of Inclusive, Progressive Representation
Following the successful inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, Hon Seyi Sowunmi, member of the House of Representatives representing Ojo federal constituency of Lagos State on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) has affirmed his commitment to providing quality and progressive representation, championing live changing legislation and facilitate impactful initiatives and programmes for the betterment of his constituents and Nigerians at large.
He stated this in Abuja at an inaugural dinner put together by his family and close friends to celebrate his inauguration into the 10th National Assembly.
Also, back home, Sowunmi played host to his prominent constituents at an event to thank them for the trust and support reposed in him as their representative at the House of Representatives.
The two events had in combined attendance hundreds of guests from Ojo federal constituency, including prominent traditional rulers, Christian leaders from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN); Muslim leaders from Council of Chief Imams and Ulama and Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT); community leaders, Labour Party leaders and members from national.state and local government, other political parties’ faithful, and notable figures from the constituency.
During his speech, he expressed deep gratitude to the constituents for entrusting him with the responsibility of representing their voices and concerns at the national level.
He emphasised his unwavering commitment to serve with integrity, transparency, and diligence, placing the needs and aspirations of the Ojo community at the front burner of his agenda.
According to him, “Politics is an opportunity to continue his interest in developing people, businesses, and communities. I stand before you today as your representative irrespective of your political affiliations. The election is over. Now, I represent all the good people of Ojo federal constituency regardless of your ethnic, political or religious affiliation.
“My pledge is to provide quality representation, champion life-changing legislation, and facilitate impactful initiatives and programmes for the betterment of our people.
“Your voices will be heard, your concerns will be addressed, and your dreams will be supported. I will be your strong advocate for good governance, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that the resources entrusted to us are utilised efficiently and for the benefit of all. Together, we will create a better future for Ojo, our beloved community, and contribute to the overall progress of the country.”
In the same vein, Sowunmi, while felicitating the Muslim faithful on the celebration of El-Eid Adha, urged his constituents and Nigerians at large to embrace the lessons of the festival in their daily dealings with fellow countrymen.
The lessons, he stated, are sacrifice, peaceful coexistence, and total trust in God at all times.