THE BASA CARES MANIFESTO

B — BUSINESS, BUDGET ADVOCACY & BRIDGE BUILDING

I will champion policies that strengthen businesses, attract investments, and connect rural communities to urban opportunities.

My Commitments:

• Support SMEs, traders, artisans, and startups through grants, training, and access to opportunities.
• Push for federal projects and fair budget allocations for Oyo South.
• Advocate for industrial hubs and market modernization.
• Promote agro-processing industries that connect farmers to city markets.
• Facilitate public-private partnerships for economic growth.
• Build stronger collaboration between federal institutions and local communities.

Legislative Focus:

• Sponsor bills supporting entrepreneurship and small businesses.
• Push for transparent constituency project implementation.
• Advocate for tax relief and incentives for local industries.

A — AGRICULTURE & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Agriculture remains the backbone of many communities in Oyo South. I will work to modernize farming and make it profitable for our people.

At the same time, I will strongly champion women inclusion and leadership.

My Commitments:

• Support farmers with access to loans, grants, seedlings, and modern farming tools.
• Improve farm-to-market roads and storage facilities.
• Encourage youth participation in agribusiness.
• Support agricultural cooperatives.
• Champion food security initiatives.

Women Inclusion:

I will actively champion the 35% Affirmative Action for Women in governance, appointments, and leadership opportunities because women deserve equal representation and participation in decision-making.

Legislative Focus:

• Sponsor bills promoting women inclusion and protection.
• Advocate for gender equity policies.
• Push for agricultural development and food security legislation.

S — SECURITY, SOCIAL WELFARE & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Without security and social stability, development cannot thrive. While security operations remain primarily under the constitutional responsibilities of security agencies and the state government, I will use my office to support community-based safety initiatives, advocate for stronger security policies, and facilitate resources that help protect lives and property across Oyo South.

SECURITY

My Commitments:

• Advocate for stronger community policing and grassroots security collaboration.
• Support intelligence-sharing initiatives between communities and security agencies.
• Encourage safer neighborhoods through organized and lawful community security structures.
• Facilitate support for communities seeking to improve gated security systems and controlled access within residential areas.
• Advocate for the provision of non-lethal security support equipment and safety infrastructure for vulnerable communities where necessary.
• Support the installation and expansion of community safety measures such as:
  • Solar-powered street lighting.
  • CCTV surveillance systems in strategic areas.
  • Emergency response communication systems.
  • Community alarm and rapid-alert systems.
  • Security awareness and emergency preparedness programmes.
• Push for better welfare, training, and support for security personnel.

SOCIAL WELFARE

A government that truly cares for its people must prioritize the welfare and dignity of the people. My vision is to build a compassionate system where vulnerable families are supported and no one is abandoned.

My Commitments:

• Work towards food support and relief intervention programmes for struggling families.
• Support community food initiatives and emergency assistance programmes.
• Facilitate partnerships with NGOs, private organizations, and federal intervention agencies.
• Advocate for improved access to affordable healthcare and basic living support.
• Promote school feeding and child welfare support initiatives where possible.
• Ensure constituents are informed and connected to available federal empowerment programmes.

Understanding My Constituents Better

To represent the people effectively, I must understand their real needs.

• Unemployment levels.
• Youth and women needs.
• Areas facing extreme poverty.
• Educational challenges.
• Healthcare gaps.
• Community infrastructure deficits.

This will help ensure that projects, empowerment programmes, and legislative interventions are based on real needs and measurable impact rather than assumptions.

My Promise

I want to build a constituency where people feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. A society where fewer families go to bed hungry and where leadership genuinely responds to the struggles of the people.

S — SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

The future of Oyo South lies in empowering our youths with practical, modern, and income-generating skills.

My Commitments:

• Establish and support regular skill acquisition and vocational training programmes across the senatorial district.
• Promote entrepreneurship training for youths and women.
• Support digital and technology skills training including:
  • Coding
  • Digital Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Artificial Intelligence Awareness
  • Social Media Business Management
  • Tech Innovation Programmes
• Encourage vocational skills such as:
  • Fashion Design
  • Hair and Beauty Training
  • Catering and Baking
  • Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Furniture and Interior Works
  • Electrical and Technical Trades
• Facilitate startup support opportunities, mentorship, and access to small business grants where possible.
• Partner with private organizations and development agencies to create internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Promote creative industry development for youths interested in music, film, media, sports, and entertainment.
• Encourage mobile skill acquisition centres that can reach underserved communities.

Legislative Focus:

• Advocate for stronger national security and community safety policies.
• Push for improved anti-kidnapping, anti-banditry, and public safety laws.
• Support legislation promoting youth employment, entrepreneurship, and social protection.
• Promote federal interventions that strengthen grassroots security support systems.
• Advocate for increased federal funding for youth development and vocational education.

A — ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION & HEALTHCARE

Education and healthcare must never be privileges reserved for a few. Every child deserves quality education, and every family deserves access to affordable healthcare.

My Commitments:

• Advocate for improved public schools and teacher welfare.
• Support scholarships and bursaries for students.
• Promote digital learning and innovation centres.
• Push for better healthcare facilities and medical outreach programmes.
• Support maternal and child healthcare initiatives.
• Advocate for improved healthcare access in rural communities.

Legislative Focus:

• Sponsor bills supporting education reform.
• Advocate for increased funding for public healthcare and schools.
• Push for youth educational development initiatives.

C — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & CONSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATION

Representation must be visible, accessible, and accountable. Every community deserves a voice in governance and equal access to development opportunities. I will ensure that no part of Oyo South is left behind.

My Commitments:

• Maintain active engagement with constituents across all local governments.
• Hold regular town hall meetings.
• Ensure every community has a voice in governance.
• Facilitate rural infrastructure development.
• Advocate for roads, electricity, water supply, and public facilities.

Legislative Focus:

• Sponsor people-centered bills.
• Ensure active participation in Senate debates and committee work.
• Provide transparent feedback to constituents on legislative activities.

A — ACCOUNTABILITY & ACCESSIBLE LEADERSHIP

Leadership is a responsibility, not a privilege. I believe public office should be transparent, responsive, and accountable to the people at all times.

My Commitments:

• Operate an open-door leadership system.
• Ensure transparency in constituency projects and empowerment programmes.
• Engage directly with youths, women, elders, and community leaders.
• Promote integrity, fairness, and responsible governance.

Legislative Focus:

• Support anti-corruption and transparency laws.
• Promote accountability in public office.
• Ensure proper oversight of government agencies and projects.

R — RURAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

Development must reach every ward, every community, and every family. No community should be left behind because of its location. My mission is to ensure that rural communities receive the attention, infrastructure, and opportunities they deserve.

My Commitments:

• Push for rural electrification and infrastructure development.
• Facilitate clean water and sanitation projects.
• Promote rural economic development.
• Mobilize federal resources and intervention programmes for Oyo South.
• Support housing and community improvement initiatives.

Legislative Focus:

• Advocate for equitable federal resource distribution.
• Sponsor motions addressing neglected communities.
• Push for sustainable development policies.

E — EMPOWERMENT, EQUITY & EMPLOYMENT

My mission is to create opportunities that improve lives permanently. Through empowerment, innovation, and equal opportunities, we can build a stronger and more prosperous Oyo South.

My Commitments:

• Expand empowerment programmes for women and youths.
• Promote entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Support job creation initiatives.
• Encourage investment in technology, trade, agriculture, and creative industries.
• Promote equal opportunities regardless of gender, religion, or background.

Legislative Focus:

• Push for youth employment legislation.
• Support economic empowerment initiatives.
• Advocate for policies that reduce poverty and inequality.

S — SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE

Public office is about service, compassion, and measurable impact. Leadership is not about titles or personal gain—it is about improving lives, solving problems, and creating opportunities for every citizen.

I am not seeking office for status. I am seeking office to serve the people of Oyo South with dedication, courage, compassion, integrity, and results. Every decision I make will be guided by the needs and aspirations of the people I represent.

Together, We Will Build:

• A safer Oyo South.
• A more prosperous Oyo South.
• A more inclusive Oyo South.
• A stronger economy that creates opportunities for all.
• A better future for our children and generations to come.