By Oyo Amebo
As political calculations gather steam ahead of the next general elections, one name continues to echo across communities in Oluyole Federal Constituency, Otunba Olusina Ogunsola, a philanthropist and businessman whose quiet but consistent interventions in education have set him apart as a people-centred leader.
Running on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ogunsola has earned widespread commendation for his commitment to supporting indigent students through the payment of WAEC, NECO, and JAMB registration fees.
For many residents, this gesture has brought genuine relief and renewed hope, especially in a constituency where financial hardship often hinders young people’s educational aspirations.
For years, many families in Oluyole have struggled to keep their children in school due to the rising cost of education.
Otunba Ogunsola’s intervention, however, has provided a lifeline for hundreds of students who would otherwise have been forced to drop out.
In communities such as Odo Ona, Idi Ayunre, and Olomi and many others, his name is spoken with admiration and gratitude.
“He didn’t just make promises, he acted,” said Mrs. Funke Adegoke, a trader from New Garage whose son benefited from the initiative.
“Without his help, my boy would have missed his WAEC exams. Today, he has gained admission.”
Her story mirrors that of many other parents whose children have been given a second chance at education through Ogunsola’s generosity.
According to community youth leaders, Ogunsola’s education support scheme has not only reduced the rate of school dropouts but has also inspired a culture of ambition among students.
Many young people now see education as attainable rather than a luxury, thanks to his interventions.
Beyond his educational philanthropy, Otunba Ogunsola’s approach to politics is winning hearts for its sincerity and people-focused orientation.
Rather than engaging in loud displays or empty promises, he is known for interacting directly with residents, listening to their needs, and presenting practical ideas for development.
Speaking recently at a stakeholders’ meeting, Ogunsola reaffirmed his commitment to human capital development, stressing that education remains central to national progress.
“When you empower a child through education, you secure the future of a family, and by extension, the entire community. That is the kind of impact I want to take to the National Assembly,” he said.
For many residents, Ogunsola’s emergence in the race for the House of Representatives seat offers renewed optimism for effective representation.
His credibility, built on tangible community service rather than political rhetoric, has made him a unifying figure both within and outside his party.
Political observers in Oyo State describe him as a breath of fresh air in Oluyole politics, a man whose aspiration is anchored on service, not self-interest.
His focus on education, youth development, and community empowerment, they note, reflects a new brand of leadership rooted in empathy and accountability.
As the contest for the Oluyole Federal Constituency seat intensifies, Otunba Olusina Ogunsola’s growing influence seems to rest not on grandstanding but on the quiet power of impact.
For the people of Oluyole, he represents more than a politician, he embodies the hope for a future where leadership is measured by service and where education truly becomes a tool for liberation.
Oyo Amebo writes from Ibadan.
