Dele Osinowo: Redefining Local Governance

For Mayor Dele Osinowo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Kosofe Federal Constituency, politics transcends the mere occupation of office or the enjoyment of associated privileges. His seven-year journey in public service is characterized by a deep-seated motivation to effect positive change and deliver tangible outcomes.

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I joined politics to make a difference. That has always been the motivation.

"I joined politics to make a difference. That has always been the motivation," Osinowo stated, reflecting on his career. He emphasized that his focus has never been on personal gain but rather on leaving behind projects, systems, and institutions that endure beyond his tenure. "I have always been passionate about serving the people with sincerity of purpose," he added. "Even though we are not there yet, my administration has tried its best in alleviating the needs of the people and addressing the infrastructural gaps in Agboyi-Ketu."

Osinowo's political path began in 1996 when he moved to the United Kingdom. There, he pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies from the University of East London and a Master's in Risk Management. He credits his time abroad with shaping his perspective and exposing him to governance systems that would later influence his leadership approach.

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I have always been passionate about serving the people with sincerity of purpose. Even though we are not there yet, my administration has tried its best in alleviating the needs of the people and addressing the infrastructural gaps in Agboyi-Ketu.

Upon returning to Nigeria in 2010, his political aspirations faced initial hurdles. "I contested, but I didn’t get the ticket then," he recalled. "That wasn’t the end of the journey." Instead, he entered public service through local government administration, serving as Secretary to the Local Government and later as Vice Chairman of Kosofe Local Government. "I learned from him," Osinowo said of his time under the late Obafemi Durosimi, "Under him, I gleaned ideas and experience in governance. By the time I became Chairman, I was fully prepared."

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I contested, but I didn’t get the ticket then. That wasn’t the end of the journey.

This preparation was evident when he assumed office as Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. He aimed to implement distinctive and iconic projects, moving beyond conventional developments like building shops or markets. His administration's most ambitious initiative was a housing program designed to transform neglected areas and establish a sustainable development model.

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I learned from him. Under him, I gleaned ideas and experience in governance. By the time I became Chairman, I was fully prepared.