VOTE Sen. Simeon Sule Ajibola for Governor Kwara state 2015 – An offer to serve no AN OFFER TO SERVE “Only a life lived in the service of others is a life worth living – Albert Einstein” I believe in equality. I believe in freedom. I believe equity and fairness should be an everyday affair regardless of status or clime. I believe in Education; I believe in a balanced society. I believe that together, we could make Kwara State better. I believe in YOU! I believe in ME! “Clarity is power” In my years in public service as a Senator, I have maintained the SSA strategy which is S – Simplicity S – Service A – Accountability This has driven me to achieve set goals both in my legislative duties and service to my constituents. As a result, I have been mandated to serve four (4) terms – three (3) of which came to realisation. In this period, numerous projects which will be presented have been started and completed. From Water, power and road projects, my constituents have enjoyed the benefits of SERVICE. Various empowerment programs ranging from financial to material have been put in place on a periodic basis to ensure satisfactory coverage throughout the Kwara South Senatorial District. My offer to serve is borne out of the obvious disenfranchisement being experienced by Kwarans. A few have detained the resources of our dear state and drive only policies that do not favour the good people of Kwara state. My goal is to change this. In sum, winning freedom for citizens of Kwara is worth fighting for; and everyone and institution has a role to play to achieve greatness. When you create an environment to unleash human potentials; great things happen. If the good people of Kwara State want a servant who will serve them as a Governor and make life better for every Kwaran, I offer myself to the service of Kwara State. In 2015 as we go to the polls, be the change you wish to see in our dear state. Say No to the same old order disguising as change . Speak out ! For, we all need a voice and the time is now – stand up and be counted! God bless you and God bless Kwara State. BRIEF BIOGRAPHY Background Distinguished Senator Simeon Sule Ajibola was born in Isapa, Ekiti Local Government of Kwara State on 4th March 1953 to the family of late Pa. Abdulkareem Ajibola Adeyemi and Madam Salamat Ibilola. Orphaned at a very tender age, he began his educational adventure in 1959 at St. Paul’s Anglican LEA primary schools, Isapa from where he proceeded to the then prestigious provincial secondary school, now Government Secondary School, Ilorin to complete his WASC in 1970. In rare academic performance, he was awarded Kwara State scholarship for his HSC (1971-1972) and Federal Government scholarship for his BSC degree in Quantity Surveying at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1976-1979). He served the nation under the youth service Scheme in the planning Department Bauchi State Ministry of Education 1979/1980 service years. At first sitting, he passed the NIQS professional examinations and became a member (MNIQS) and later fellow of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FNIQS) in 1982 and 2008 respectively. He is a registered surveyor (RQS No 443) with Quantity Surveyors Registration Board. Professional Career By the grace of Almighty God, the working life of Chief S.S Ajibola has undoubtedly and enviably been eventful and productive. He briefly taught at Anglican College of Commerce, Offa, Kwara State, between 1973 and 1974 in what happened to be his only engagement in the civil service sector despite all the attractive civil service prospects for his profession at the time. He went into the private sector where he took off as a Quantity Surveyor and rose to the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor with QUESS PARTNERSHIP, Kaduna between 1980 and 1989. In his bid for self-employment, a principle he strongly advocates, he became a principal partner (Quantity Surveyor) at DESIGN COST CONSULTANTS, KADUNA from 1990 till date. Political Career Senator Ajibola’s political career came to the limelight in 1994 when he was elected as delegate to the National constitutional conference of 1994/1995 through effective grassroots network coverage. At the conference, he sponsored a memorandum for the creation of two additional Local Government areas (Isin and Oke-Ero) from Irepodun/Ekiti Federal Constituency to be created. By the grace of God and support of the people, the proposed additional Local Government Area successfully passed through Irikefe panel on creation of additional State and Local Government. He recorded another Victory as the Senator elect representing Kwara South in the aborted General Abacha’s Democratic programme of 1998. He counted this unfortunate incident of his inability to serve the nation as a result of the death of General Abacha as his own contribution toward the struggle for democratization of Nigeria. Senator Ajibola is counted among leaders who significantly contributed to the establishment and sustenance of PDP in Kwara State since inception in 1998. In recognition of his contribution to the success of the party, he was appointed Member Board of Directors, Lower Niger River Basin development Authority (2000-2001), his service there offered him the opportunity to ensure the sinking of motorized boreholes complete with overhead tanks. Again considered and appointed Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State in Federal revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, where he served between 2001 and 2002. In a rare show of large heart spirit, and total faith in the will of God, the Senator faced keenly contested stage of the 2003 election and the protracted legal tussle in the election tribunals, and the Court of Appeals, where he was eventually declared victorious. SSA, The Man This great personality has been a role model and a beacon of hope, a wonder source of inspiration, always dependable, and a pillar of support, readily available to share with the less privileged, a man of resounding success in all spheres of life; yet an epitome of humility. His ingenuity is the basis of the admiration he enjoys across the state. In recognition of all his attributes and performance in his State and Kwara South in particular, he was re-elected in April 2007 and April 2011 as Senator for the Third and Fourth time and currently still serving selflessly and meritoriously in the Nigerian Senate. He currently serves as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa and NEPAD. Senatorial Constituency Score Card Sen. Ajibola has over the years in senate been able to influence and directly facilitate numerous capital projects in Kwara South Senatorial district. To mention a few of these notable projects which have tremendously impacted the daily livelihood of his constituents are: 1. Okuta–Oja dam complete with community reticulation system in Ekiti Local Government Area. 2. 54 units of motorized Borehole with overhead steel Tanks located across the 7 Local Government Areas of Kwara South Senatorial district. 3. 28 units of hand pump Borehole located across the 7 Local Government Areas within Kwara South Senatorial District. 4. 8km Obbo-Ile to Isapa asphalt access Road (facilitated by His Constituency fund through the Lower Niger River Basin, Ilorin, Kwara State and in collaboration with the Kwara State Government). 5. Granite Surfacing of Isapa to Idofin rural access road project (facilitated by his constituency funds through the Federal Ministry of Lands and Housing, Abuja). 6. 3km Isapa Asphalt Township Road (facilitated by His Constituency funds through the Federal Ministry of Lands and Housing, Abuja). 7. 4 units community Town halls in Ekiti, Oke-Ero and Isin LGAs. 8. 9 units of classroom Blocks across the 7 LGAs in Kwara South Senatorial District. 9. Rural electrification project at Epe-Opin, Isapa, Odo-eku communities. 10. Hospital Equipments. Sen. Ajibola’s Empowerment scheme for the people of Kwara South Senatorial District has become a quarterly event over the last decade which has brightened the fortunes and future of a huge number of his constituents. This social intervention effort has endeared him to so many across the Kwara South Senatorial District. Programme of action during the empowerment scheme over the years includes the distribution of: Buses Motor Vehicles Motorcycles Sewing Machines Mobile phones Mechanic tools Male & Female Hairdressing Salon Equipments Cash donations to different communities for community development programs Holy Pilgrimage sponsorship for both Muslims and Christians in his Senatorial District The above are some of the ways Sen. Ajibola has been impacting his Senatorial District since 2004. Little wonder why he has been re-elected 3 times as a senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District. Social Influence In the religious circle, he is a member of YMCA, a prominent member of Church council of Chiefs and forefront contributor in his home church where he holds the responsibility of the Babalajo of St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Ambassador S.S Ajibola is a member of Universal peace Federation, an inter- religious and international Federation for world Peace. His contribution to his constituency knows no bound. He loves his constituency almost to a fault. He has been awarded several chieftaincy titles in his constituency which includes: Jagunmolu of Ekiti Land – Kwara State Bobaseye of Obbo-Ile Agunloye of Ajase-Ipo Bobasheye of Etan Land Banimo of Odo-Owa Maiyegun of Oke-Opin Sobalaye of Eruku Bashorun of Ilofa Otunba Madegun of Odo-Eku Bobagunwa of Oreke-land Bashorun of Idofin- Odo Ashe Ajiroba of Okeya-Ipo Otunba of Otun – Ekiti State The distinguished senator is happily married and blessed with children in various professional fields in the Nigerian eco
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