By Peter Dansu Traditional rulers across Badagry Federal Constituency have unanimously endorsed Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan for re-election...
By Peter Dansu
Traditional rulers across Badagry Federal Constituency have unanimously endorsed Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan for re-election to the House of Representatives, citing his outstanding performance and quality representation since assuming office in 2023, Badagry Today has exclusively learned.
According to a source privy to the endorsement who spoke with Badagry Today, the endorsement took place during a gathering of monarchs held at Fams Embassy and Suites, Ibereko, where the royal fathers pledged their unwavering support for the federal lawmaker ahead of the next general election.
The monarchs at the meeting included His Royal Majesty, Oba Friday Oladele Kosoko, former Member of the House of Representatives and the Ajagun of Iworo-Awori Kingdom in Olorunda LCDA, His Royal Majesty, Aholu Sejoro James, the Akweno of Kweme Kingdom in Badagry West LCDA, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ajose Oyekan Adekanmi, Ilufemiloye Possi III of Apa Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Aholu Saheed Sedonu Adamson, the Aholu of Ajido Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Aholu Solomon Jonah Adewale Egbenayon, the Owa Ajaka of Age-Mowo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Isreal Ade Okoya, the Onibereko of Ibereko Kingdom, Aholu Travil Awoyemi Nunayon of Aklakumo Kingdom in Badagry Local Government, Aholu Samuel Wheto, the Onigbanko of Igbanko Land, Oba Sheriff Adeshina Bello, the Agano of Ajara-Agamathen Kingdom, Aholu Agano Toniyon I, Oba Olatunji Ogabi, Oyikilu I, the Oyikilu of Imeke Kingdom, and Aholu Jimoh Fabiyi, the De Ovitotode of Ikoga-Zebbe Kingdom.
Speaking at the gathering, the monarchs expressed satisfaction with Whingan’s representation at the National Assembly, noting that he has consistently projected the interests of Badagry and raised important issues affecting the constituency on the floor of the House.
Since his election in June 2023, Whingan has sponsored over 20 bills and motions focusing on Badagry’s development and national issues, a feat many constituents have described as unprecedented in the history of the constituency.
The royal fathers also commended his oversight functions at the National Assembly, particularly his interventions that contributed to the revitalization of the Administration Staff College of Nigeria, ASCON, Topo Badagry, and efforts toward securing an establishment law for the Nigerian French Language Village in Ajara.
Through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, Whingan has facilitated various empowerment programmes for youths and constituents. More than 500 beneficiaries have reportedly received training in agriculture, aquaculture, fashion designing, technology and other vocational skills, alongside startup grants ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦250,000 and equipment support.
Several beneficiaries have also secured employment opportunities in federal and Lagos State government agencies through the initiatives.
In the education sector, the lawmaker has continued to make significant impact through scholarships and infrastructural support. Many youths across Badagry Federal Constituency are currently benefiting from his scholarship scheme, under which he pays full tuition fees annually for students in various tertiary institutions.
Whingan also procured two brand new buses dedicated to conveying students to and from their schools across the constituency, a gesture widely applauded by residents and education stakeholders.
He further facilitated the construction and renovation of several school projects across the constituency, including school buildings at Mowo Community Secondary School, Igbanko Primary School and Javie Community Secondary School, as well as renovation works at St. Leo’s Primary School, Ikoga-Zebbe, and toilet facilities at Ansar-Ud-Deen Grammar School, Badagry.
Whingan also established a free National Identification Number registration centre which has helped over 70,000 residents, including WAEC and JAMB candidates, to obtain their NIN free of charge.
To tackle poor electricity supply in the constituency, more than 50 streets across Badagry Federal Constituency have benefited from solar streetlight installations facilitated by the lawmaker. He also recently distributed over 100 units of 1.5kva solar kits to small business owners to support their businesses.
Before his election into the House of Representatives, Whingan was credited with rehabilitating several roads within the constituency and constructing a mini bridge linking Ajara community with Yafin.
The monarchs said his numerous achievements and visible grassroots impact informed their unanimous decision to endorse his reelection bid, assuring him of their continued support.
The royal fathers also congratulated Whingan on his recent appointment as Lagos State Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, a youth-driven political organisation supporting the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the appointment as well deserved and a recognition of his commitment to grassroots mobilization and youth development.
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