PDP Adopts Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo as Consensus Candidate for Ado-Odo/Ota Reps Seat

 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency has adopted Engr. Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo as its consensus candidate for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Her emergence followed a series of consultations among party leaders and stakeholders within the constituency, a move party insiders described as strategic and aimed at strengthening the PDP’s chances in the forthcoming polls.

Before the consensus decision, Engr. Agemo-Okuboyejo and Mr. Tunji Bankole were the two major aspirants contesting for the party’s ticket. However, sources disclosed that the process ended peacefully, with both aspirants embracing the outcome in the interest of party unity and progress.

Political observers have described the development as a significant step toward consolidating the PDP’s structure within the constituency as preparations for the 2027 elections gradually intensify.

Engr. Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo, popularly known as Naija Babe, hails from Igbesa in Ado-Odo/Ota. She is the daughter of Late Alhaji Rasak Titiloye Agemo and Late Mrs. Aolat Bosede Agemo.

Born in England to Nigerian parents studying in the United Kingdom, she returned to Nigeria at the age of three and had her early upbringing in Agege, Lagos. She attended Ibukun-Olu Primary School, Dopemu, before proceeding to Jubril Martins High School, Oniwaya, and later Queen’s School, Ibadan.

She later returned to the United Kingdom for higher education, where she earned a Second-Class Upper degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from London South Bank University and a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Heriot-Watt University.

Agemo-Okuboyejo built a successful career in the oil and gas sector, working with multinational firms including ExxonMobi, Chevro and Centrica Energy, where she managed major oil and gas asset portfolios worth hundreds of millions of pounds.

Following a career transition in 2018, she joined the United Kingdom Civil Service under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, where she handled energy and gas security policies. She currently serves within the Defence Infrastructure Organisation under the UK Ministry of Defence while also pursuing an Executive Master’s in Public Administration at London School of Economics.

Beyond her professional career, she is also known for her community development initiatives through the Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo Renaissance Project, a social enterprise focused on promoting educational excellence and youth development across Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.

She is married to Engr. Olukayode Okuboyejo and they are blessed with two children.

EmpowerHERment 2.0 Expands Reach, Inspires Female Students Beyond OGITECH

Rt. Hon. Folarin Eniola Rhoda, a Mass Communication graduate of OGITECH and the institution’s first female SUG Speaker, has continued to strengthen her obligation to female empowerment through her initiative, EmpowerHERment.

Popularly known as “Enny1509,” she founded the platform to create a space where female students are equipped with the mindset, skills, and confidence needed to navigate life beyond societal limitations and academic environments.

The maiden edition of EmpowerHERment was held on June 17, 2025, at OGITECH. It brought together female students from various departments and laid a strong foundation for what has now become a growing empowerment movement.

The second edition, EmpowerHERment 2.0, took place on March 5, 2026, at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. This edition marked a notable expansion in scope, attracting a wider audience that included student leaders, young women from different institutions, influencers, and accomplished female professionals.

Key conversations at the event centered on “the power of HER,” with emphasis on leadership development, personal growth, self-awareness, and skill acquisition as essential tools for progress.

Speaking on the vision behind the initiative, Rt. Hon. Folarin Eniola Rhoda explained that EmpowerHERment was created to challenge limiting narratives and encourage young women to take intentional steps toward purpose-driven growth.

“EmpowerHERment is about raising women who are aware of their value and prepared to make meaningful impact in their respective fields,” she said.

Following the event, several participants have shared positive feedback, noting its influence on their personal development and their renewed determination  to leadership and self-improvement.

With growing participation and increasing visibility, EmpowerHERment continues to position itself as a consistent platform for female development within the student and youth community.

Baseless and Regrettable” — Akeran Fires Back at Bribery Allegations. Urges Unity and Discipline in Ado-Odo/Ota

 

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By: Folarin Eniola

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, ESV (El-Hajj) J.J. Akeran, has dismissed allegations of bribery and monetary inducement leveled against an 8-man committee set up to advise the state governor.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Akeran described the claims as “unfounded and deeply regrettable,” noting that they were attempts to undermine a process established in good faith and guided by due diligence.

He emphasized that members of the committee were carefully selected based on their credibility, proven track records, and commitment to public service, adding that there is no credible evidence to support the allegations being circulated.

Akeran warned that such narratives could create unnecessary tension, sow discord, and erode public trust, urging party members, stakeholders, and supporters to refrain from spreading unverified information and baseless rumours.

“At this critical time, we must resist the temptation to inflame tensions through misinformation. Peace, unity, and mutual respect must remain our guiding principles,” he stated.

The APC chairman called on members within the party structure to remain disciplined, law-abiding, and committed to the collective interest of the party, stressing that unity remains the party’s greatest strength.

He also expressed appreciation to Ogun State Governor, Prince (Dr) Dapo Abiodun, for his leadership and commitment to fairness and transparency, while reaffirming his loyalty and support to the administration.

Akeran further assured party members and the general public of his neutrality in handling party affairs, stating that his office would continue to uphold justice, fairness, and due process without fear or favour.

He reiterated that the rule of law remains paramount, adding that no individual or process would be allowed to operate outside its bounds.

The APC chairman concluded by thanking party members, stakeholders, and residents of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government for their continued support and cooperation, expressing confidence in the collective ability to overcome challenges and strengthen progress in the area.