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Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Fed Lawmaker SMATO has repaired and drilled over 95 boreholes within 2 years in office— Geologist Jackson Olakunle 

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This has never happened in the history of Oyo State for a Federal Rep, to facilitate and also use his personal money to drill and repair over 95boreholes within two years in office.

Geologist jackson, who has supervised numerous projects across Ogooluwa/Surulere Federal constituency for over 15years made it known to the masses during a press conference on Thursday that the current serving member House of Representatives in Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal constituency, Ojo Sunday Makanjuola has done beyond the expectation for his people interm of access to clean water. 

He said the constituents are lucky to have such a  performing legislator who has always taken his people comfortability as his priority, especially as first-timer.  

Below is the list of beneficial towns and villages across Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency:

38 locations have received new boreholes, and over 60 existing ones have been repaired.

 These 38 locations include:

1. Ogunba at Iwofin ward 

2. Gaa Jooro at Iresadu ward 

3. Ilogbo at Mayin ward 

4. Iranyin at Arolu ward 

5. Olugbon Palace at Igbon/Gambari ward 

6. iwoso Mogele at Ilajue ward 

7. ile-Abu oloye at Odo-Oba ward 

8. Ajaawa at Ajaawa ward 

9. Iresa apa Palace at Iresa ward 

10. Begbaji at Iwofin ward 

11. Ayegun Yemetu at Opete Ward 

12. Otamokun at Otamokun ward 

13. Onikoko at Iresapa ward 

14. Ataapa at Iresadu ward 

15. Lagbedu at Lagbedu Ward 

16. Olukunle at Opete Ward 

17. Ebila at Mayin ward 

18. Iresadu at Iresadu ward.

19. Gambari town at Gambari ward (!!) 

20. Ladanu Ojutaye ward 

21. Alagbede at Arolu ward 

22. Abba thomas at Idewure ward 

23. Ajaawa town at Ajaawa ward (!!) 

24. Ilu ode at Aiyede ward 

25. Odo Oba town at odo oba Ward 

26. Okasan Iwo At ward 

27. Ebilla (!!) at mayin ward 

28. Gbede at Igbon/Gambari ward 

29. Aserawo at Oko ward 

30. Irayin (!!) at Arolu ward 

31. Oko town at Oko ward 

32. yakoyo

33. Atooda 

34. Olode 

35. patiko 

36. Alapata 

37. Abba Thomsa 

38. Abuduka at Igbon Gambari ward

In addition to completed projects, Hon. Makanjuola is currently driving ongoing constituency projects that are reshaping the future of Ogo-Oluwa and Surulere. Chief among these is the construction of modern ICT centres at Pontela Olode in  Ogo-Oluwa Local Government and at Iresapa  in Surulere Local Government. 

These centres, which are already at advanced stages of construction, will serve as hubs of digital learning and innovation. By equipping youths with 21st-century skills, they will create pathways to global opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, and reduce unemployment. The attached photos clearly show the progress being made on these structures, which are set to stand as symbols of sustainable development.

Hon. Makanjuola’s commitment also extends to community infrastructure and women empowerment. Public utility buildings are being developed to serve as educational and social resource centres, while skill acquisition and empowerment programs are being rolled out to equip women with income-generating skills. 

This balanced approach ensures that no segment of society is left behind in his drive for holistic development.

Speaking about his guiding vision, Hon. Ojo Sunday Makanjuola affirmed: “My mission is to ensure that the people of Ogo-Oluwa and Surulere experience real and lasting change. Development is not about rhetoric; it is about projects that transform communities and empower individuals. Every initiative we deliver is aimed at building a constituency that our children and grandchildren will be proud of.”

It is clear that Honourable Ojo Sunday Makanjuola is not SMATO is not just visiting — he is building. He is not just talking — he is delivering. From youth employment and farmer empowerment to roads, electricity, and ICT innovation, his track record demonstrates visionary leadership and a commitment to results. 

The people of Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency can take pride in the fact that their representative is steadily rewriting the narrative of development in their communities, not just parading around. With SMATO, progress is not promised; it is already unfolding.