Remo's Development Takes Centre Stage as Reps Member Pushes State Creation, New LGAs

 

Hon. Dr. Princess Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji, the member representing Ikenne, Sagamu and Remo North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has intensified her legislative drive for the development of Remoland with the re-introduction of three strategic bills aimed at restructuring governance, expanding grassroots administration and strengthening agricultural education.

The lawmaker, who has consistently championed people-oriented legislation since assuming office, said the proposed bills are designed to promote sustainable development, improve governance and create greater opportunities for the people of Remo Federal Constituency and Ogun State at large.

Foremost among the proposed legislations is the Bill for the Creation of Ijebu-Remo State, which seeks to carve a new state out of the present Ogun State. The proposal is a response to decades of agitation by stakeholders in the old Ijebu Province for equitable representation, balanced development and improved access to government resources.

According to Hon. Ayoola-Elegbeji, the creation of Ijebu-Remo State would provide a stronger administrative structure capable of driving accelerated socio-economic growth while ensuring that the aspirations of the Ijebu and Remo people are adequately addressed. She has also advocated for sustained dialogue among stakeholders on issues relating to the proposed state's name and capital, with Sagamu being widely acknowledged for its strategic location, growing population and existing infrastructure.

In another major legislative initiative, the federal lawmaker has proposed a constitutional amendment for the creation of additional Local Government Areas in Ogun State, particularly within the Remo Federal Constituency.

The bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to establish new local government councils, including Orile-Oko, Sagamu West, Sagamu South and Ikenne South, among others.

She explained that the proposed councils are intended to bring governance closer to the people, improve service delivery, strengthen grassroots democracy and promote faster socio-economic development across the affected communities.

Observers believe the creation of additional local governments would not only enhance administrative efficiency but also encourage greater citizen participation in governance while attracting increased federal allocations and developmental projects to the region.

The third legislative proposal is a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act to establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Orile-Oko Remo.

The proposed institution is expected to serve as a centre for agricultural research, innovation, skills acquisition and youth empowerment, while supporting national food security initiatives through modern agricultural education and technology-driven farming practices.

Education stakeholders have described the proposal as a significant step towards expanding access to specialised agricultural education and creating employment opportunities for young people in Ogun State and beyond.

All three bills have successfully passed First Reading on the floor of the House of Representatives, marking the formal commencement of the legislative process.

Speaking on the initiatives, Hon. Ayoola-Elegbeji described the bills as a reflection of her commitment to purposeful and people-centred representation.

She stressed that the proposals are not merely legislative exercises but practical interventions aimed at laying a solid foundation for long-term economic growth, institutional development and improved quality of life for the people she represents.

The lawmaker further disclosed that she has continued consultations with traditional rulers, community leaders, youth groups, professional bodies and other stakeholders to build consensus and mobilise support for the successful passage of the bills.

According to her, unity among the people of Remo and the wider old Ijebu Province remains essential to achieving the long-standing aspiration for state creation and stronger grassroots governance.

Political analysts have described the re-introduction of the bills as one of the most ambitious legislative efforts currently emerging from Ogun State, noting that their successful passage could significantly alter the administrative, educational and developmental landscape of the region.

For many residents of Remoland, the renewed legislative push represents another opportunity to advance long-standing aspirations for greater inclusion, improved governance and sustainable development through constitutional and institutional reforms.