Irepodun LCDA Political Head, Hon. Femi Bantu Pays Courtesy Visit to Ward 3 (His Home Ward), Ibadan North Local Government

Irepodun LCDA Political Head, Hon. Femi Bantu Pays Courtesy Visit to Ward 3 (His Home Ward), Ibadan North Local Government

Distributes Cash Grants to 27 Beneficiaries, Urges Continued Support for Gov. Seyi Makinde and Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade Onala

Published by Samuel Toba-Olumide 

The Secretary of Ibadan North Local Government and Political Head of Irepodun LCDA, Hon. Oluwafemi Olayinka Oladejo, popularly known as Hon. Femi Bantu, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, paid a memorable homecoming visit to his political base, Ward 3 of Ibadan North Local Government, on a Courtesy Visit.

The visit, which held at the PDP Ward 3 Meeting Centre, St. Paul’s Primary School, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, attracted an impressive crowd of party faithful, stakeholders, and community leaders who turned out in their hundreds to celebrate one of their own.

In his remarks, Hon. Femi Bantu, a proud son of the soil, expressed heartfelt gratitude to his people for their unwavering loyalty and continuous support since his assumption of office. He described the occasion as both symbolic and emotional, saying it offered him the opportunity to reconnect with his roots and reaffirm his commitment to the ideals of service and accountability. 

“As a son of the soil, I am proud to return home. Whatever success I have achieved in public office reflects the faith, prayers, and cooperation of my people. I thank you for standing by me and our great party, the PDP. I pray that everyone who remains steadfast will be rewarded in due time,” he said.

In a heartwarming show of generosity, Hon. Femi Bantu presented cash grants of ₦10,000 each to 27 beneficiaries, including ward executives, political stakeholders, and loyal party members. The gesture, which came as a surprise to attendees, was received with excitement and gratitude.

“This empowerment initiative will not stop here,” he assured. “It will continue periodically either monthly or once in two months, depending on time and resources, until every committed member of Ward 3 feels the impact of inclusive governance.”

The announcement drew spontaneous prayers and cheers from the crowd, with many describing the initiative as “the first of its kind in Ward 3 in recent times.”

BENEFICIARIES REACT WITH EMOTION AND GRATITUDE

One of the beneficiaries, a long-standing PDP member, said she was overwhelmed by the gesture:

“I didn’t expect it at all. We only came for our regular ward meeting, and suddenly we were blessed. Hon. Femi Bantu has shown that he truly remembers his people. God will continue to lift him.”

Another beneficiary, a youth mobilizer in the ward, described the initiative as inspiring:

“This is more than money; it’s a message of hope. For someone in his position to come home and give back like this means a lot. We will continue to support him and our leaders, especially Governor Seyi Makinde and Hon. Olufade Onala.”

Similarly, a female leader in the ward, expressed joy and pride in having Hon. Femi Bantu as a representative: 

“He is humble, approachable, and compassionate. What he did today has touched our hearts. It shows that good leaders still exist among us.”

REAFFIRMING LOYALTY TO PDP LEADERSHIP

Hon. Femi Bantu used the occasion to restate his unwavering loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde, whose people-centered leadership continues to transform Oyo State, and to the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade Onala, for his inclusive governance style and commitment to the welfare of the people.

He urged party members to remain steadfast in their faith in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), assuring them that the state and the local government would continue to experience sustainable growth under the leadership of Makinde and Olufade.

The event ended with songs of solidarity, heartfelt prayers, and an atmosphere of unity and celebration as party members took turns to express gratitude to Hon. Femi Bantu for his humility, accessibility, and consistent empowerment of the grassroots.

ABOUT HON. FEMI OLADEJO BANTU

Hon. Oluwafemi Olayinka Oladejo (Hon. Femi Bantu) currently serves as the Secretary of Ibadan North Local Government and the Political Head of Irepodun LCDA. A dedicated grassroots politician, community mobilizer, and staunch member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Femi Bantu is known for his accessibility, developmental drive, and passion for empowering his people. His leadership continues to reflect the values of loyalty, humility, and service inspired by Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. He contested the PDP Primaries for the position of Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan North Constituency 1 in 2022 and since then, he's been riding high on eagle's wings.

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