Alli Meets Traditional Rulers, Farmers, Launches Empowerment Programme

The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli, has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing key development challenges facing Ibarapa Central and North Federal Constituency.

Alli gave the assurance during a meeting with traditional rulers of Ibarapa Central and North as well as executives of Igboora Progress Union (IPU), at the Olu of Igboora Palace.

Issues discussed included electricity supply, agricultural development, security, youth and artisan empowerment, traditional institutions, the abandoned Igangan General Hospital as well as the proposed Federal Medical Centre.

The senator disclosed that the Federal Medical Centre bill had passed all legislative stages and was awaiting Presidential assent, crediting Reps Muraina Saubana and Bayo Adepoju for collaboration.

He assured stakeholders that the proposal was at an advanced stage, expressing optimism that the centre would soon address healthcare challenges across Ibarapa communities.

On infrastructure, Alli said that construction work had commenced on the Badagry–Sokoto Expressway linking Igboora, pledging continued engagement with the Minister of Works for further improvements.

Addressing electricity challenges, the senator said he had engaged the Minister of Power, promising intervention to restore supply to Ibarapa North despite acknowledged technical challenges.

Alli projected visible improvements in power supply within six months, noting that sustained follow-up would ensure lasting solutions beyond initial government timelines.

Earlier, IPU interim president, Pastor Alex Oladeji, represented by the vice president 1, Rev. Sanya Akinlade, outlined community concerns on electricity, roads and healthcare infrastructure.

He urged the senator to intensify interventions on the Igboora-Iseyin federal road, Federal Medical Centre project and other pressing developmental needs.

Also, Senator Alli met farmers, community leaders and party stalwarts from the seven principal towns, focusing on agricultural innovation, empowerment and food security in the constituency.

Alli announced a personally facilitated agricultural empowerment programme, with expert Gbenro Abraham unveiling a phased scheme targeting women, youths and men to boost productivity as well as employment.