The Giant Strides of Hon. Ojo Sunday Makanjuola Smato in Ogooluwa/Surulere Fed Constituency In Less than 18 Months— Media Team

Hon. Ojo Sunday Makanjuola, fondly called Smato, has emerged as a beacon of exceptional representation for the people of Ogooluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency As the Chairman of the House Committee on Friendship Group to Pakistan, Deputy Chairman of the House  Committee on Solid Minerals, and an active member of several other committees 

The federal lawmaker has consistently demonstrated his dedication to serving his constituents and the nation at large with purpose and integrity .

Since his inauguration, Hon. Makanjuola has championed numerous transformative initiatives across education, infrastructure, water supply, and security within his constituency. 

A shining example of his commitment to education is the facilitation of a state-of-the-art six-classroom block in Maya, Iresa Ward, Surulere Local Government, fully furnished and tailored to create a conducive learning environment for students. 

This landmark project, achieved under the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Special Intervention initiative, is the first of its kind in the constituency’s history. 

Beyond the school project, he has also facilitated the construction of multiple boreholes in underserved communities like  Ogunba, Gaa jooro, ilogbo, iranyin, olugbon palace, iwoso – mogele, ile – Abu, Ajaawa, Aresapa Palace, Begbaji, Ayegun yemetu, otamokun, onikoko, Ataapa, Lagbedu, Olukunle, Ebila, iresadu, Gambari, ladanu etc and he has also repaired over 60boreholes with full installation materials across the constituency, addressing the long-standing issue of water scarcity for residents.  

The federal lawmaker also executed the abandoned Oko water supply, recruitment of over 40 soldiers, rural electrification in 15 to 20 villages, facilitation of primary health centre at ijana- Ayegun, facilitation of over 100 solar street light, provision of transformers, facilitation of 3 blocks of classrooms at mayin ward, Asphalt laying of road, distribution of pallatives for over 5, 000 people, and also Distribution of fertilizer and other farm tools for over 3000 farmers. 

 His innovative vision has also brought a series of empowerment programmes for the youth and adults; Empowerment Program with fridge, generator and cash, for over 200 adult and market women, 2nd phase of empowerment program for over 100 youth with cash, 3rd phase of empowerment program and Training for over 50 youth across the constituency. 

Hon. Makanjuola’s influence transcends local achievements. His role as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Solid Minerals positions him at the forefront of shaping policies that can unlock Nigeria’s immense potential in the mining sector.

In addition, his leadership as Chairman of the House Committee on Friendship Group to Pakistan has strengthened bilateral ties, promoting cultural exchange and economic opportunities between Nigeria and Pakistan. His motions, such as the call for constructing a Police Secondary School in Odanbon, Surulere Local Government, underscore his visionary approach to addressing pressing societal challenges.  

With a focus on fostering development, improving the quality of life, and ensuring sustainable growth for his people, Hon. Ojo Sunday Makanjuola has proven to be a leader who does not merely promise but delivers. 

His commitment to his constituency and Nigeria is not just an inspiration but a standard for effective representation in governance. Smato has indeed redefined what it means to serve, leaving an indelible mark of progress and hope for generations to come.