Lagos bizwoman joins race for Kosofe House of Reps seat

A new contender has emerged in the political landscape of Lagos, with business executive and philanthropist Remi Odunsi announcing her bid for the House of Representatives seat for Kosofe Federal Constituency. Running under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Odunsi brings a wealth of experience from both the corporate world and dedicated community development initiatives.

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Remi Odunsi nee Oluwalogbon has thrown her hat into the ring to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to represent the people of Kosofe Federal Constituency, Lagos.

Her platform centers on critical issues such as youth employment, fostering the growth of small businesses, and ensuring access to essential services for her constituents. Odunsi, who holds a degree in Management and Accounting and has pursued executive training at prestigious institutions like Harvard, has a proven track record of impactful interventions.

Beyond her corporate leadership as CEO of Eridan Group, Odunsi has significantly contributed to community development through skills acquisition programs and support schemes for small-scale traders. In 2023 alone, over 4,000 beneficiaries across Ketu, Ikeja, and Epe participated in her empowerment programs. This extensive engagement with grassroots issues fuels her ambition to transition into national policymaking.

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I have been doing this work for years without holding public office. Imagine what becomes possible when someone with a genuine passion for service and a heart for the people is elected into the National Assembly.

Odunsi's decision to seek elective office stems from a desire to amplify her impact. "I have been doing this work for years without holding public office. Imagine what becomes possible when someone with a genuine passion for service and a heart for the people is elected into the National Assembly," she stated. She believes that having a seat at the national table is crucial for transforming lives at scale in Kosofe Federal Constituency, emphasizing that laws and policies are shaped there. Her seven-point legislative agenda is poised to bring a fresh perspective focused on economic empowerment and social development to the forefront.

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If we are to transform lives at scale in Kosofe Federal Constituency, we must have a seat at the table, particularly at the National Assembly, where laws are made and policies are shaped. This is why I am in the race for the House of Representatives.