A Year After Elections: Rep. Shagaya Reels Out Achievement

As the anniversary of his election as representative for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency clocks, Rep. Shagaya looks back on his achievements over the past year. He has worked hard to improve the lives of his constituents, with a focus on education, infrastructure, and economic development. He has successfully sponsored and introduced bills that have benefitted the people of Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, and he has been an active member of several committees. Overall, Rep. Shagaya has made a positive impact on his community and looks forward to continuing his work in the years ahead. His constituents have expressed their appreciation for his efforts and are proud of the progress he has made. As he looks back on his first year post election, Rep. Shagaya is proud of his accomplishments and is eager to continue to serve his constituents with dedication and integrity.

Highlights of Activities and Achievements:

MOTIONS & BILLS

● Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) (Alteration) Bill 2023 (HB.115).
● Federal Medical Centre Afon, Kwara State (Establishment) Bill 2023 (HB.223).
● Motion on the urgent need to address the emerging outbreak of diphtheria in Nigeria.
● Motion advocating for the Rehabilitation of the Ilorin-Offa-Osogbo-Ibadan-Abeokuta-Lagos Railway line.
● Health Education Practitioners Board (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.891).
● Federal Cancer Research and Treatment Centre, Calabar, Cross River State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.892)
● Federal Cancer Research and Treatment Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.893).
● Federal Colleges of Education Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.593).
● Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.594)
● Co-sponsored a bill for the establishment of state police.
● Motion advocating for the nationwide prohibition of Styrofoam and single-use plastics.
● Presented a petition on behalf of the residents of CRD City Layout No. 0235 in Lugbe aimed at addressing the challenges faced by a constituent and her community before the House.

COMMITTEE ENGAGEMENTS

● Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Basic Education Services.
● Member, Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the utilization of funds received by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) from the Tertiary Education Tax.
● Member, Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the management of funds for peacekeeping operations in Nigeria from 2010-2022.
● Member, House Committee on Ecological Funds.
● Member, House Committee on Public Petitions.
● Member, House Committee on Public procurement.
● Member, House Committee on Defense.
● Member, House Committee on National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
● Participated in capacity building retreat for Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen of the House Committees at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja.

CONSTITUENCY OUTREACH

● Appointment of Liason Officers across 29 wards in Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency.
● Capacity building and skills acquisition program for youth and women in Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency.
● Maiden Town Hall meeting with stakeholders across Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency.
● Distribution of writing materials to students across the Constituency.
● Scholarship opportunities for students in the Constituency.
● Palliative support for constituents of Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency.
● Sponsored 350 JAMB Forms for 2024.
● Distributed rice palliatives to 1,200 households (50kg bags of rice per household) and 6,000 individuals (10kg bags per person) across the constituency.
● Facilitated Over 50 Motorized Borehole across 29 Wards in Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency.
●Held a stakeholder engagement to discuss the best way to distribute the supplies in a fair and equitable manner.
● Distributed Relief Materials to over 1000 Flood Victims in Ilorin West and Asa through NEMA
● Distributed Christmas and New Year Packages
● Facilitated Solar Powered Borehole to Elesinla Community, Ajikobi, Ilorin West Local Government.
● Facilitated Solar Powered Borehole to Orogbangba Community, Pasa in Asa Local Government.
● Facilitated Solar Powered Borehole to Sebutu Compound, Ojuekun/Sarumi, Ilorin West Local Government.
● Visited the Technology Incubation Center in Ilorin.
● Distribution of Writing and Reading Materials to Students in Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency
● Monthly Funding of Medical and Financial Support.