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BASA Foundation Trains Oyo South Constituents in Event Decoration

The BASA Foundation has successfully conducted a practical event decoration training programme for selected constituents of Oyo South Senatorial District as part of its ongoing empowerment initiatives.

The BASA’s Empowerment Training 2026 Certificate of Completion.

Practical decoration work at the training venue.

The training, which held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the BASA Campaign Office, Baba Oluloyo’s Building, Molete, Ibadan, commenced at 10:00 a.m. and focused on equipping participants with practical skills needed to start and develop businesses in event decoration.

The programme provided participants with hands-on knowledge and practical techniques in decoration, with the aim of helping them develop useful skills that can create opportunities for self-employment and income generation.

The initiative formed part of BASA Foundation’s broader commitment to empowering young people and other constituents through practical skills acquisition and entrepreneurship programmes.

Under the nomination arrangements for the training, party chairmen across Ibadan were entitled to nominate five participants per Local Government Area (LGA), while candidates within the Oyo South Senatorial District were permitted to nominate a maximum of two participants.

The successful completion of the training further highlights the foundation’s commitment to supporting constituents with practical skills and opportunities that can contribute to economic empowerment and improved livelihoods.

BASA 4 Senate — Oyo South.
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Oyo PDP Guber Candidate, Hazeem Gbolarumi, BASA Visit Olubadan, Seek Royal Blessing

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, His Excellency Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, and the party’s Oyo South Senatorial District candidate, Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu (BASA), on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, at the historic Olubadan Palace.

BASA and party supporters during the courtesy visit to the Olubadan Palace.

The courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland.

BASA with party leaders and supporters.

The visit was part of their engagements with traditional institutions and key stakeholders across the state as the party and its candidates continue preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

During the visit, Gbolarumi and BASA sought the royal blessing, prayers and guidance of the revered monarch, while also paying homage to the traditional institution and reaffirming their respect for the cultural heritage and leadership of Ibadanland.

The PDP candidates expressed their commitment to inclusive governance, effective representation and policies that would promote development and improve the wellbeing of residents across Oyo State and the Oyo South Senatorial District.

The visit further underscored the importance of collaboration between political leaders and traditional institutions in fostering peace, unity, development and progress across the state.

BASA 4 Senate — Oyo South.
People First. Progress Always.

BASA Takes Campaign to Ibarapa Central

Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu (BASA), PDP Senatorial Candidate for Oyo South, today took her campaign and message of people-centred representation to Ibarapa Central Local Government Area.

BASA engaging with residents during the Ibarapa Central campaign.

BASA connecting directly with people during the market rally.

The grassroots engagement, held during BASA's Townbowo Market Rally in Ibarapa Central, brought the candidate closer to residents, traders, supporters, community members and other stakeholders.

During the visit, BASA interacted directly with people in the market and surrounding community, listening to their concerns and sharing her vision for a better and more inclusive Oyo South.

The visit reflects BASA's continued commitment to taking her campaign beyond political meetings and into the communities where people live, work and conduct their daily activities.

As the campaign continues across Oyo South, BASA is reaffirming her commitment to effective representation, economic opportunity, youth empowerment, support for women, community development and responsive leadership.

The Ibarapa Central engagement is part of BASA's ongoing grassroots campaign as she continues to connect with the people across the nine local government areas of Oyo South.

BASA 4 Senate — Oyo South.
People First. Progress Always.