Akinyele Trade Men & Women Artisans Pay Courtesy Visit to Senator Yunus Akintunde

On Saturday, October 4th, 2025, the leadership of the Akinyele Local Government Trade Men and Women Artisans, comprising professionals from various trades such as carpentry, tailoring, hairdressing, mechanics, panel beating, phone repairs, painting, bricklaying, welding, fish selling, and more, paid a courtesy visit to the Distinguished Senator Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District.

The delegation,led by Chairman Mr. Adeyemo Rasheed,was warmly received by the Senator at his residence.

In his opening remarks, the Public Relations Officer of the association, Mr. Wasiu Adekunle, commended Senator Akintunde for his numerous physical projects across Akinyele Local Government. He noted that only “enemies of progress” would deny the visible achievements of the Senator, highlighting the installation of solar-powered streetlights, boreholes, and several empowerment programs that have positively impacted the lives of the people.

Mr. Adeyemo Rasheed who’s currently Chairman of Akinyele Trade men & women artisan expressed deep appreciation to Senator Akintunde for his quality representation and philanthropic gestures. He recalled knowing the Senator since his days as Commissioner for Works under the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, describing him as “a man of his word” who never fails to deliver on promises. He also used the occasion to seek further support and assistance for the artisans’ association so that members can benefit more from the dividends of democracy.

Responding,Senator Yunus Akintunde expressed gratitude for the visit and appreciation for the recognition of his efforts. He took the opportunity to highlight his two-year scorecard, listing various projects and empowerment initiatives already executed in Akinyele Local Government and Oyo central senatorial districts in general

Reiterating his campaign slogan “Let’s Do More,” the Senator assured the association of his continued commitment to development. He advised the artisans to form a committee similar to the Ojoo Traders Association, which recently benefited from a ₦2million business support fund provided by him. He explained that such funds would also be given to them and the support business fund would be rotated among members to strengthen their businesses.The senator promised to give Akinyele local government Trade men$women Artisan the sum of #5million.

Furthermore, Senator Akintunde promised to connect with the Oyo State President of the Trade Men and Women Association, to ensure that the support reaches a broader base of members across its local government he’s representing.

The courtesy visit had in attendance notable personalities, including the Chairman of Oyo Central Senatorial District, Hon. Oyebamiji Joshua (a.k.a. Atiku), former Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adigun Murphy, the APC Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Engineer Akinbode Akinniyi Emmanuel, as well as Senator Akintunde’s aides (LOs & SAs) in Akinyele local government.

The event ended on a note of renewed partnership between the artisans and the Senator, with assurances of greater collaboration in the near future.

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Reported The Meeting, My Liaison Officer In Akinyele Was In Attendance Local Government.