By Nurudeen Adeomi
Call Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade a symbol of the true Ogun State dream, and you would be stating the obvious. By a mixture of sheer grit and hard work, Akinlade has become a rising star, a beacon of hope and a reference point, not only in Yewa-Aworiland, but in Ogun State in general.
Akinlade, a former chairman, House o Representatives’ Committee on Science and Technology, and three-term member of House of Representatives between 2003 and 2015, who turns 55 on 21st March, is a man of destiny, whose circumstances of birth was unique and divine as he is the only survived child of his mother, all the eight female children before him did not survived.
Little wonder this amiable man has dedicated his life to the service of God and humanity.
Akinlade, whose parent hails from Ado-Odo, but born in Owode-Yewa is currently serving as Ogun State Federal Commissioner at the Federal Character Commission, FCC.
The down-to-earth, religious, philanthropist and ever smiling gentleman has continued to receive the endorsements of the All Progressives Congress, APC, stakeholders, youths, traditional institutions, and the general public for the Ogun West senatorial seat in 2023.
With his avid drive to ensure that youths and women in Ogun State are gainfully employed and empowered, he has continued to facilitate federal jobs, support indigent folks, build and commission infrastructure, among others. He gives to the Jews as much as he does to the Gentiles, hence, the durable prayers and well wishes from all and sundry.
Aptly described by his admirers and supporters as Baba Omo Kekeke – father of young ones – for his large heart to the youth, especially in the Ogun West zone, little wonder Omo Akin earned the appellation, “the Man, the Bridge and the Game Changer.”
Armed with a bigger vision and passion, Akinlade’s amazing contributions to the welfare, growth and development of his people aptly stands him out as a gem in the Gateway State politics. His humanitarian gestures touches all and sundry. He is what a modern politician should be
The ‘Birthday Boy,’ who is the Baba Adinni of Yewaland, is a close pal of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, and the leader of SWAGA for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ogun State.
As things look in Yewa Aworiland, Akinlade stands tall amongst others to represent Ogun west senatorial district at the Senate come 2023.
•Adeomi hails from Ogun State and writes from Abuja.
