Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Muraina Saubana Ajibola, has highlighted his constituency projects, legislative interventions and empowerment programmes during and after his time in office as part of his record of service to Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North Federal Constituency.
THE EVIDENCE — A RECORD THAT SPEAKS
Political promises describe what a candidate intends to accomplish. A track record provides evidence of what that individual has already done when entrusted with responsibility.
For Hon. Muraina Saubana Ajibola, the case for renewed representation is therefore best examined through the evidence of his previous service.
Across his years in the House of Representatives, his record reflects interventions that reached communities, created educational and employment opportunities, provided infrastructure, supported individuals and institutions, and brought important constituency concerns before the Federal Government and the National Assembly.
That experience matters.
Effective representation requires more than recognizing the problems facing a constituency. It requires an understanding of the legislative process, knowledge of the institutions responsible for delivering public projects, the ability to engage those institutions effectively, and the persistence required to move community needs from concern to legislative attention, from legislative attention to institutional action, and ultimately from action to tangible outcomes for the people.
Hon. Muraina Saubana Ajibola has had the opportunity to serve in this capacity before. His ability, therefore, should not be judged solely on promises about what he may do in the future. There is an established record of service and representation that the people can examine and use to assess his capacity.
That record deserves to be considered carefully, across the different periods in which he had the privilege of representing the people of Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North Federal Constituency.
Ultimately, the strongest measure of a representative is not simply what is promised, but what has been demonstrated through previous service.
PART II — CONTINUED INTERVENTIONS OUTSIDE PUBLIC OFFICE (2015–2019)
Although outside the House of Representatives during this period, Hon. Muraina Saubana Ajibola continued to support educational and community development initiatives.
Police Secondary School, Igboora
● Facilitated the construction of a block of 6 classrooms by a joint client of NNPC, NAE and OANDO at the Police Secondary School, Igboora.
● Donation of a MICANO (40KVA) Generator to the Police Secondary School, Igboora for efficient power supply to the School
● Financial contributions towards the construction and renovation of structures at Police Secondary School, Igboora.
● Donation of a transformer to Police Secondary School, Igboora.
While outside public office between 2015 and 2019, Hon. Saubana Ajibola Muraina continued to facilitate appointments and employment opportunities for qualified constituents and provided financial assistance to Students’ Union bodies, sick constituents and other people in need.
Employment Facilitation (2015–2018)
Facilitation of appointments and employment opportunities for SSCE, GCE, OND, HND, NCE and university graduates from Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Student, Medical and Welfare Support
Financial assistance to Students’ Union bodies, sick constituents and other needy persons across Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North.
PART III — THIRD TENURE / 9TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (2019–2023)
During the 2019–2023 tenure, Hon. Muraina Saubana Ajibola’s record combined constituency projects with legislative advocacy, capacity building, employment facilitation, public health interventions, security support and major infrastructure follow-up.
1. Modern Bus Stop, Towobowo Market, Igboora – Completed
2. Modern Bus Stop, Alagbaa Market, Oja Igboora – Completed
3. Modern Bus Stop, Jagun Compound, Ajegunle, Igboora – Completed
4. Modern Bus Stop, Onilado compound, Oke-iserin, Igboora- Completed
5. Modern Bus Stop, Iya Alaro Compd, Idofin, Igboora- Completed
6. Modern Bus Stop, Lagila Compound, Idere – Completed
7. Modern Bus Stop, Ayeda Market, idere – Completed
8. Modern Bus Stop, Baptist Grammar School, Ayete – Completed
9. Modern Bus Stop, Motor Park, Ayete – Completed
10. Modern Bus Stop, Motor Park, Tapa – Completed
11. Modern Bus Stop, Oyee Market, Tapa- Completed
12. Modern Bus Stop, New garage, Ansarudeen Area, Igangan – Completed
13. Modern Bus Stop, Motor Park, Oja Sango, Igangan – Completed
14. Modern Bus Stop, Elekokan Motor Park, Saabo area, Igangan – Completed
Hand-Pump Boreholes
1. Comprehensive Hospital, Igboora – Completed
2. Baba Aso Palace, Igbole, Igboora – Completed
3. Onilado market, Oke iserin, Igboora – Completed
4. Gbongbon Village, Idere – Completed
5. Oke Ogun New sites, Ayete – Completed
6. Oke Ayo Area, Tapa – Completed
7. Elempe palace, Tapa – Completed
8. Orile oremeji Area, Igboora – Completed
9. Eleede Village, Igangan – Completed
10. Asunnara Community, Igangan – Completed
Motorised Boreholes
1. Old garage, Iberekodo, Igboora – Completed
2. Eleegun Compound, Isale Oba, Igboora – Completed
3. Alabere Area, Ayete – Completed
4. Central Mosque, Tapa – Completed
5. Oba Otaobola Compound, Igboora – Completed
6. Alagbaa Village, Ayete – Completed
7. Olukotun Area, Isale Imofin, Tapa – Under Construction
8. Francisca Area, Igana Road, Igangan – Under Construction
9. Idi aako Area, Pako, Igboora – Under Construction
10. Olugbon/Ilupeju, Ore meji, Igboora – Under Construction
11. Central Mosque, Idere – Under Construction
12. Motorised Borehole, Central Mosque, Igangan – Under Construction
Public Toilets
1. Owotutu Compound, Pako, Igboora – Completed
2. Oja Oba, Igboora – Completed
3. Abudu compound, Oke Odo, Igboora – Completed
4. Oju-Aye (Koo) Idere – Completed
5. Odo Ogba Area, Idere – Completed
6. Ajisafe area, Ayete- Completed
7. Oke oloro area, tapa – Completed
8. Maternity Hospital, Oke Ola, Igangan – Completed
School Renovations
1. Methodist Grammar School, Igboora – Completed
2. Igboora Grammar School, Isale-Oba, Igboora – Completed
3. School of Science, Idere – Completed
4. Ayelogun Grammar School, Idere – Completed
5. Baptist Grammar School, Ayete – Completed
6. Maku Grammar School, Tapa – Completed
7. Oke Aako High School, Igangan – Completed
8. Adegun Asake Grammar School, Igangan – Under Construction
9. Lajorun High School, Igboora – Under Construction
Capacity Building
● Vocational training for 250 constituents, with training materials and starter packs provided.
● Vocational training for 200 participants from the constituency in soap making, paint making and other vocations.
Sports Development
● Sponsoring of scintillating football competitions among private and public secondary schools across the constituency with fascinating rewards to the winners and all participating schools.
● Giving financial support to schools to purchase sporting facilities.
● Cash donations to private and public schools during their Annual Athletic Inter-House sports competitions.
Roads and Transportation
In addition to delivering key commuter facilities, his track record further encompasses the following accomplishments:
● 10KM Okeola Market to Idiyan Road, Igangan.
● Facilitation of the rehabilitation of Igboora–Eruwa Expressway — asphalt overlay by FERMA, as a fallout of a motion after Oko Oloyun’s assassination.
● Honourable Saubana Ajibola Muraina also used motions in the House of Representatives to pursue major road challenges affecting the area.
● Following his motion on the gruesome murder of Alhaji Fatai Yusuf, popularly known as Oko Oloyun, his track record identifies the following outcome:
a. FERMA carried out asphalt repair of the road in 2021.
b. On 25 November 2021, Honourable Saubana Ajibola Muraina moved: “Need to Extend the Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Railway to Sanusu Railway Station Close to Igbo-Ora in Ibarapa Area of Oyo State.”
This reveals a broader dimension to his thinking about connectivity. While bus stops and roads respond to immediate transportation needs, pursuing an extension of the national standard-gauge railway towards Ibarapa points towards the larger possibilities of connecting the constituency to economic centres and national transportation networks.
Agriculture and Economic Support
● Facilitation of Federal Government grants to the Farmers and Artisans.
● Sponsoring of business registration with Corporate Affairs Commission.
● Giving cash incentives to traders across the constituency and aiding easy access to soft loans in Micro Finance Bank, Igboora.
● Distribution of agricultural inputs to the farmers across the constituency.
● Motivation of small-scale farmers and small and medium-scale business units for establishment and expansion.
Electricity and Power
Facilitating and following up on the ongoing construction of the 133KVA Transmission Stations at Igangan and Lanlate, and the changeover station at Igbo-Ora.
● Successfully moving motions for the construction of 33/11KVA Injection Substations at Igangan and Igbo-Ora, intended to maximise the output of the transmission infrastructure being developed in the area.
● Following up with relevant Federal Government agencies, including the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Federal Ministry of Power, on the electricity projects.
As a member of the House Committee on Power in the 9th National Assembly, Honourable Muraina Saubana Ajibola also highlighted his involvement in addressing obstacles threatening the completion of the transmission projects. These included:
• Compensation for Right of Way and affected landowners, which TCN substantially paid.
● Variations sought by contractors for additional works, including the special tower required for the projects.
● Measures following the fire outbreak at the Lanlate Transmission Station, with the contractor directed to bear the cost of replacing affected equipment.
● The need for enhanced Letters of Credit for the three contractors handling different aspects of the transmission and cabling projects.
Following these contributions, records shows that TCN directed the contractors to remobilise to their respective sites, although the contractor handling the Igangan Transmission Station had at the time raised security concerns about returning to site.
His community-level electricity achievements also included:
• Construction of Solar Street Lights from Igboora Central Mosque down to Ajegunle Market, Igboora.
• Construction of Solar Street Lights from Ajegunle Market in Igboora towards General Hospital, Igboora.
• Construction of Solar Street Light at Igangan, Ayete and Tapa.
• Cash donations to repair some faulty transformers in some areas across the constituency.
What makes this aspect of Honourable Muraina Saubana Ajibola’s record particularly relevant today is that the electricity problem has outlived his tenure. His previous efforts therefore should not be presented as though the challenge was solved. Instead, they establish something important about his capacity: when he had a seat in the House, he understood the scale of the problem, pursued community-level interventions, took the larger infrastructural need to the legislative floor, and engaged the federal institutions responsible for delivering it.
For a constituency still waiting for the full promise of reliable electricity, his return to the House would therefore present an opportunity not to begin the conversation afresh, but to take forward a struggle he had already invested legislative effort and institutional engagement in pursuing.
Youth Empowerment and Skills Development
For Honourable Muraina Saubana Ajibola, youth empowerment was not simply about providing temporary assistance. His achievement reflects an emphasis on practical skills, enterprise and self-employment—giving young people opportunities to develop capabilities they could translate into productive livelihoods.
This approach recognised an important reality: while formal employment remains desirable, it cannot be the only pathway available to young people. Creating opportunities must also mean equipping them to produce, build businesses and generate income independently.
● Seminar and empowerment programme on cassava cultivation, processing and modern marketing methods.
● Seminar on improved cashew cultivation and cashew nut exportation.
● Workshops/training and empowerment on fish production, processing, preservation and marketing.
● Workshop and empowerment of youths on capacity building and self-employment programmes.
● Seminar and empowerment on liquid soap and cosmetics production and marketing.
● Workshop and empowerment on paint production and marketing.
● Poultry production and associated value chain, including training and distribution of inputs and cash to trainees.
● Vocational Training and Empowerment of Unemployed Youths in Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North on beads making.
● Vocational Training and Empowerment of Unemployed Youths in Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North on catering and cream making.
● Training and Empowerment of Farmers in Poultry Production and Disease Control in Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North Federal Constituency.
His accomplishment also includes separate training programmes involving about 100 youths each in:
● Paint making.
● Chalk production, liquid soap and hand sanitizer.
● Beads making, cream making and perfume production.
● Agribusiness and export promotion.
What stands out is the amount of opportunity presented by these programmes. Agriculture, food production, cosmetics, catering, manufacturing skills and agribusiness each offered a different route through which young people could put their abilities to productive use.
In some cases, the support went beyond acquiring knowledge. The poultry-production programme, for instance, combined training with the distribution of inputs and cash to trainees, helping participants move from learning a skill towards putting that knowledge into practice.
This speaks to the thoughtfulness of Honourable Saubana Ajibola Muraina’s approach to representation. Empowerment, in his hands, was not merely about what could be given to young people, but about what they could be equipped to do for themselves.
That is the kind of representation that invests not only in the development of communities, but in the capacity of the people who will ultimately determine their future.
Employment Facilitation and Human Capital Development
● Appointment of our youths into Federal Civil Service.
● Appointment into the Distribution Companies (DISCO) of our unemployed youths.
● Appointment of our unemployed youths into government agencies, ministries and parastatals.
● Facilitating links between our unemployed youths and non-government organizations.
● These efforts are not represented merely by an assertion that “jobs were facilitated.” There are names behind the claim—individual beneficiaries whose employment opportunities form part of the record. The beneficiary list identifies people who secured employment, alongside others who benefited from scholarship opportunities.
Employment Beneficiaries
● Akeem Abass — Employment
● Mr Olawoore Niyi — Employment
● Mr Kasali Mudasiru — Employment
● Mrs Olawoore Folake — Employment
● Lawal Fatai — Employment
● Wale Egunbambi — Scholarship + Employment
● Abiola Faisal — Employment
● Ojemakinde Olajumoke — Employment
● Salako Rotimi — Employment
● Adeniji Abideen — Employment
● Akinteye Haruna — Employment
● Aderogba Qosim — Employment
● Aderogba Adewale — Employment
● Adetona Akeem — Employment
● Atilola Tobi — Employment
● Adeleke Adeolu — Employment
● Oyeleke Wasiu — Employment
● Nureni Adesola — Employment
● Adesope Muritala — Employment
● Eyinade Seun — Employment
● Barr Bolarinwa Bisi — Employment
● Ireti Adepoju — Employment
● Oyewole Olu of Igboora — Employment
● Agbedeyi Mosa — Employment
● Adesope Muritala Charity — Employment
● Babalola Muslim Ololade — Employment
● Adelere Victoria Olukayode — Employment
● Oladeji Taiwo — Employment
● Kehinde Janet Ebunoluwa — Employment
● Idowu Haruna Kosemani — Employment
● Atilola Oluwatobi Francis — Employment
● Olagoke Oluniyi (late) — Employment
● Ademola Ibukunoluea — Employment
● Saliu Musiliat Adebare — Employment
● Olawuyi Sunday Oladele — Employment
● Olawuwo Olutayo — Employment
● Adeoye Akeem A — Employment
● Akinyele Abiodun — Employment
● Ayanleke Olubisi — Employment
● Ogunjimi Tope — Employment
● Fagbire Kayode — Employment
● Saubana Idowu — Employment
● Adeoye Kayode — Employment
Overseas Scholarship Beneficiaries
● Associate Prof. Dauda Jamiu A — Overseas Scholarship
● Dr Rasaq Lamidi — Overseas Scholarship
● Dr Kabir Akinyemi — Overseas Scholarship
● Mrs Oguntade Fadejimi — Overseas Scholar
● Engr Adeyemo Adesina — Overseas Scholar
● Ahmed Falohun — Overseas Scholarship
● Opeoya Nafisat — Overseas Scholarship
● Orisadeyi — Overseas Scholarship
● Abdullahi Muheel — Overseas Scholarship
Recorded Current Positions / Organisations of Beneficiaries
The source record provides the following current positions, organisations or educational destinations. Where only an organisation is stated, no unverified job title has been added.
1. Associate Prof Dauda Jamiu A – Oversea scholarship, Leeds Beckett University, UK
2. Akeem Abass- Employment VON, OYO state NUJ chairman
3. Dr Rasaq Lamidi – Overseas scholarship, University of Birmingham, UK
4. Dr Kabir Akinyemi – Overseas scholarship, Birmingham City University, UK
5. Mr Olawoore Niyi – Employment State controller, Federal Ministary of works
6. Mr Kasali Mudasiru – Employment, Assistnt Director, Federal Ministry of Environment
7. Mrs Olawoore Folake – Employment, Federal Ministry of Justice.
8. Mrs Oguntade Fadejimi – Overseas scholar, Ministry of Works, Ghana
9. Engr Adeyemo Adesina – Overseas scholarship, Production manager, Golden Starch
10. Lawal Fatai – Employment, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
11. Wale Egunbambi – Scholarship +Employment, Nig Petroleum Training Institute,
12. Efunru Abiola Faisal – Employment, Nigeria Customs
13. Ojemakinde Olajumoke – Employment, Civil Defence
14. Salako Rotimi – Employment, Civil Defence
15. Adeniji Abideen – Employment, Ass Director, PTDF
16. Akinteye Haruna – Employment, Federal Ministry of Works
17. Aderogba Qosim – Employment, Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Agency
18. Aderogba Adewale – Employment, Federal Ministry Labour and productivity
19. Adetona Akeem – Employment, Nigerian Customs
20. Atilola Tobi – Employment, Civil Defence
21. Ahmed Falohun – Oversea Scholarship
22. Adeleke Adeolu – Employment, Civil Defence
23. Oyeleke Wasiu – Employment, Ministry of Agriculture
24. Opeoya Nafisat – Overseas scholarship, UK
25. Nureni Adesola – Employment, Standard Organisation of Nigeria
26. Adesope Muritala – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
27. Eyinade Seun – Employment, Nigeria Customs
28. Barr Bolarinwa Bisi – Employment, Federal Ministry of Justice.
29. Ireti Adepoju – Employment, FMC
30. Oyewole Olu of Igboora – Employment, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons
31. Agbedeyi Mosa- Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
32. Orisadeyi Sade – Oversea Scholarship, Holand
33. Adesope Muritala Charity – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
34. Babalola Muslim Ololade – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
35. Adelere Victoria Olukayode – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
36. Oladeji Taiwo – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
37. Kehinde Janet Ebunoluwa – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
38. Idowu Haruna Kosemani – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
39. Atilola Oluwatobi Francis – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
40. Olagoke Oluniyi (late) – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
41. Ademola IbukunolA – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
42. Saliu Musiliat Adebare- Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
43. Olawuyi Sunday Oladele – Employment, Federal Ministry of Education
44. Olawuwo Olutayo – Employment, Abuja Environmental Protection Board
45. Adeoye Akeem A – Employment, Nigerian Immigration Services
46. Akinyele Abiodun – Employment, Nigeria Custome Services
47. Ayanleke Olubisi – Employment, Energy Commission of Nigeria
48. Ogunjimi Tope – Employment, Civil Defence
49. Fagbire Kayode – Employment, Nigeria Custom Services
50. Saubana Idowu – Employment, Nigeria Custome Services
51. Abdullahi Muheel – Oversea Scholarship, Canada
52. Adeoye Kayode – Employment, Federal ministry of Education
53. Olubunmi Olawoore – Employment, Department for Petroleum Resources
54. Adegbola Mayowa – Employment, Nigeria Custome Services
55. Adeagbo (Oke Odo) – Employment, Auditor General Office
56. Aderogba Nurudeen – Employment, National Judicial Council
57. Gbadegesin Adekunle – Employment, Ministry of Education
58. Morantiola Bamise – Employment, Ministry of Education
Healthcare and Public Health
Healthcare is one of the areas where representation becomes deeply personal. When illness strikes or a public-health emergency threatens a community, what people need is not rhetoric but practical support that can protect lives, ease burdens and strengthen the facilities they depend on.
Honourable Saubana Ajibola Muraina’s accomplishment reflects attention to both individual healthcare needs and the wider health system across Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North. His efforts ranged from direct assistance to constituents to strengthening Primary Health Care Centres and responding to major public-health emergencies.
● Provision of palliatives for the masses during the COVID-19 lockdown in the constituency.
● Provision of nose covers, liquid soaps and hand sanitizers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
● Footing the hospital bills of sick constituents across the constituency.
● Sponsoring media awareness on the spread and preventive measures against COVID-19, Ebola and Lassa Fever.
● Facilitation of the renovation and resuscitation of Primary Health Care Centres across the constituency.
● Provision of modern equipment and drugs to Primary Health Care Centres across the constituency.
From Immediate Relief to Stronger Healthcare Facilities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Honourable Saubana Ajibola Muraina responded to the immediate realities facing the people through palliatives and protective materials, while public awareness programmes addressed the equally important need for information and prevention.
His support also extended to individuals struggling with medical expenses, with hospital bills of sick constituents being covered as part of his welfare efforts.
But perhaps more importantly for the long term, his accomplishment went beyond responding to individual cases. The renovation and resuscitation of Primary Health Care Centres, together with the provision of modern equipment and drugs, addressed the facilities upon which entire communities depend.
This combination of immediate assistance and attention to healthcare infrastructure reflects a broader understanding of representation: people need support in moments of difficulty, but communities also need stronger systems that continue serving them after those moments have passed.
For Honourable Saubana Ajibola Muraina, healthcare was therefore not treated merely as another item on a development checklist. His accomplishment shows attention to the health of individuals, the preparedness of communities and the capacity of local healthcare facilities—another measure of the people-centred representation he seeks the opportunity to offer Ibarapa once again.
Security Efforts and Community Support
Direct Support for Local Security
● Cash donations and palliatives for the people to cushion the effects of inferno, maiming and slaying by armed Fulani bandits in the constituency following their invasion and attacks.
● Poverty alleviation programmes for the poor masses in cash and kind across the constituency.
● Provision of financial support for many religious, traditional and cultural programmes across the constituency.
● Motivation and provision of motorcycles for security personnel and local vigilante groups to boost their coverage and efficiency.
● Financial support for celebrations of importance across the constituency, such as Twins Carnival, Agbajoowo, Tapa Day and Igangan Day celebrations.
● Financial support to individuals, clubs, agencies, groups and security groups, as well as the resuscitation of paralysed business activities after the rice dealers and crossers’ saga.
● Financial support during demography exercises, boundary delineation and demarcation.
● Provision of logistics for the creation of additional polling units across the constituency.
● Provision of cash and kind incentives to the Traditional Council for the constituency.
● Cash donations towards the reconstruction of Asigangan Palace, which was burnt in the wake of the Fulani bandits’ invasion of Igangan and some villages.
● Donation of cash, motorcycles, etc., to support the vigilante and the security architecture of the Federal Constituency to enhance the security of the constituency against sustained attacks by bandits.
Cultural and Community Events
● Igbo-Ora Annual Twins Festival Celebration
● Idere Agbajo Festivals
● Tapa Day Celebration
● Igangan Day Annual Celebration
Legislative Record — Bills
Bills Promoted in the 9th House of Representatives:
1. Police Personnel Compulsory Insurance
A Bill for an Act to amend the Police Act to provide for compulsory insurance policies for personnel of the Nigerian Police Force and related matters, 2020.
1. Armed Forces Personnel Compulsory Insurance
A Bill for an Act to amend the Armed Forces Act, Cap P20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, to provide for compulsory insurance policies for personnel of the Armed Forces and related matters, 2020.
1. Social Security Bill, 2020 (HB. 878)
To provide social security for unemployed graduates and the aged in Nigeria and for purposes connected thereto.
1. Private Person Criminal Prosecution (Authorization) Bill, 2020 (HB. 876)
A bill concerning constitutional alteration and authorization relating to the convening of a conference to review the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and related matters.
1. Naming of Public Infrastructure Bill, 2020
To regulate the naming of public infrastructure belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria after individuals and provide for related matters.
1. Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill, 2020 — Local Government Councils
To alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) to provide a comprehensive constitutional framework for independent and functional Local Government Councils in Nigeria.
1. Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill, 2020 — Referendum
To alter the Constitution to provide for the President, through an instrument published in the Official Gazette of the Government of the Federation, to issue a proclamation for a referendum on questions relating to the Constitution or other matters considered of national importance.
1. South West Development Commission Bill, 2019 (HB. 480)
A bill for the establishment of the South West Development Commission.
1. Federal Medical Centre, Igbo-Ora Bill, 2020
A bill providing the legal framework for the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Igbo-Ora.
1. Gunshot Victim Mandatory Treatment Bill, 2021
A bill concerning mandatory treatment for victims of gunshot injuries.
1. Federal University of Technology, Igangan Bill
A bill for the establishment of a Federal University of Technology in Igangan and other related matters.
1. Federal University of Agriculture, Oyo State Bill
A bill for the establishment of a Federal University of Agriculture in Oyo State and other related matters.
1. Federal Polytechnic, Ayete Bill
A bill for an Act to establish the Federal Polytechnic, Ayete, Oyo State, and other related matters.
1. Federal College of Education, Idere Bill
A bill for an Act to establish the Federal College of Education, Idere, Oyo State, and other related matters.
1. Nigeria International Institute for Democratic Development Bill, 2020
A bill for the Nigeria International Institute for Democratic Development.
What This Legislative Record Says About His Representation
There is a notable pattern in these bills. While some addressed national questions: social security for unemployed graduates and the aged, insurance protection for police and military personnel, local government autonomy, constitutional reform, treatment of gunshot victims and democratic development. Others were directed towards bringing federal institutions and opportunities closer to Ibarapa and Oyo State: a Federal Medical Centre in Igbo-Ora, a Federal University of Technology in Igangan, a Federal Polytechnic in Ayete, and Federal Colleges of Agriculture and Education in Idere.
For a candidate seeking a return to the House, this is a particularly important measure of capacity. He is not asking the electorate to imagine how he might use the legislative platform; his previous tenure provides examples of the legislative priorities he chose to pursue when that platform was already in his hands.
Legislative Action — Motions and Reported Dividends
A representative’s effectiveness should not be judged only by the projects visible across his constituency. The National Assembly is first and foremost a legislative institution, and one of the clearest tests of a legislator is how effectively he uses its instruments to turn the concerns of the people into matters requiring government action.
For Honourable Saubana Ajibola Muraina, motions were an important part of that responsibility.
Between 13 June 2019 and 20 September 2022, his legislative record included motions addressing insecurity, policing, road infrastructure, federal projects, economic opportunities, public health and emergency situations. More importantly, his track record identifies instances where those motions were followed by specific government actions.
That distinction is important to the case for his return to the House.
Moving a motion demonstrates advocacy; being able to point to what followed it demonstrates the value that advocacy brought to the people.
The following are the motions and corresponding dividends specifically identified in his track record:
1. Investigation into the Murder of Alhaji Fatai Yusuf (Oko Oloyun)
Motion:
“The need to investigate the gruesome murder of a popular trado-medical practitioner — Alhaji Fatai Yusuf A.K.A Oko Oloyun.”
● The motion was successfully moved at the House plenary on Tuesday, 1 December 2020.
Dividends listed in his track record:
● The rehabilitation of the Abeokuta–Igboora–Iseyin–Sokoto Road was included in the 2021 budget.
● FERMA carried out asphalt repair of the road in 2021.
Igangan Police Station (Abuja Type II Police Station) was upgraded to Igangan Divisional Police Headquarters, with appropriate personnel and infrastructure, by the Inspector General of Police in 2021.
This is particularly significant because the outcome crossed two critical areas affecting the constituency: road infrastructure and security.
1. Various Motions on Insecurity in Ibarapa
Motion:
His track record refers to various motions on insecurity in Ibarapa, beginning with the motion moved on 13 June 2019, at the first plenary of the 9th House of Representatives, through to the motion concerning the attack on Igangan town, moved on Tuesday, 8 June 2021.
Dividend:
● Establishment of the Forward Operational Base (FOB), HQ 2nd Mechanized Divisional Garrison at Ayete in Ibarapa North Local Government, to provide military security for Ibarapa.
The importance here goes beyond raising insecurity on the floor of the House. The record connects that sustained legislative advocacy to the establishment of a physical military presence within Ibarapa.
1. Infrastructure for the Forward Operational Base at Ayete
Having pushed for a military presence, his legislative attention subsequently turned to what was required to make that presence functional.
Motion:
“The need to provide infrastructural facilities to secure the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of HQ 2nd Division Garrison Ayete in Ibarapa North Local Government.”
Moved on Thursday, 16 June 2022.
Dividend:
● Infrastructural facilities were subsequently provided to secure the base and make the officers and men more comfortable in providing the needed security for the people.
1. Investigation into the Killing of Residents by the Nigeria Customs Service
Motion:
“The need to investigate the gruesome murder of four persons in Igbo-Ora, Igangan, Ayete and Tapa in Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North Federal Constituency by Nigeria Customs Service on 16/07/2021.”
● The motion was moved on 15 September 2021.
Dividends:
● The House directed its Committee on Customs and Excise to investigate.
● The committee conducted the investigation and submitted its report.
● The Committee of the Whole House approved compensation for the deceased and injured.
● The beneficiaries identified in the record were:
Deceased:
● Muritala Ajasa — Igbo-Ora
● Hassan Sulikufuli — Ayete
● Sunday Oluweri — Igangan
● Mallam Zulikfli — Igangan
Injured:
● Olayode Saminu — Ayete
● Damilola Adeleke — Ayete
● Lamidi Idris — Ayete
● Ojedapo Oluwadare John — Igangan
● Jimoh Ganiyu — Igangan
The document states that the approved compensation was ₦20 million for each of the four deceased persons and ₦2 million for each of the five injured persons, amounting to ₦90 million altogether.
This is an especially strong part of his legislative record because it demonstrates representation as advocacy for justice and accountability when constituents suffered harm.
1. Divisional Police Headquarters at Ayete
Motion:
“The need for the construction of Divisional Police Headquarters at Ayete in Ibarapa North Local Government.”
Successfully moved on Wednesday, 6 April 2022.
Dividend:
● Steps had been taken towards commencement of the construction.
● The Inspector General of Police requested land for the project.
● The Ayete community provided the land together with the survey of the land.
1. Completion of the Ibadan Inland Dry Port and Other Inland Dry Ports
His motions were not limited to constituency-specific issues.
Motion:
“The need for the completion of Ibadan In-Land Dry Port, Oyo State and other Inland Dry Ports throughout Nigeria.”
Successfully moved on Thursday, 26 September 2019.
Dividend:
● The Federal Government subsequently awarded contracts for the completion of the Ibadan Inland Dry Port and other Inland Dry Ports.
● The record further presents their completion as having the potential to create employment opportunities for youths.
This demonstrates a broader understanding of representation: advocating for infrastructure capable of contributing to economic activity and employment beyond immediate constituency projects.
1. Promotion and Standardisation of Nigeria’s Herbal Industry
Motion:
“The need to promote and standardize herbal industry in Nigeria.”
Successfully moved on 17 October 2019.
Dividend:
● The Federal Ministry of Health encouraged the herbal industry and traditional medical practitioners.
● The Ministry provided assistance relating to the financing and promotion of herbal products.
● Herbal practitioners were also encouraged to explore possible herbal remedies for COVID-19.
1. Addressing the Shortage of Manpower in the Nigeria Police Force
Motion:
“Need to address the dearth of manpower in the Nigerian Police Force.”
Moved on 16 July 2019.
Dividend:
● The Nigeria Police Force recruited over 10,000 men and officers in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
1. Araromi Auto Spare Parts Market Fire
Motion:
“Devastating fire outbreak at the Araromi Auto Spare Parts Market, Agodi Gate, Ibadan.”
Successfully moved on Tuesday, 4 May 2021.
Dividend:
● The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) responded by providing and distributing relief materials and giving support to affected traders.
This demonstrates another dimension of legislative representation: using the House to draw federal attention to emergencies affecting citizens and press for relief for those whose livelihoods have been disrupted.
PART IV — CONTINUED COMMUNITY SERVICE AFTER PUBLIC OFFICE (2023–PRESENT)
Leaving public office in June 2023 did not mark the end of Hon. Saubana Ajibola Muraina’s commitment to the people of Ibarapa. His recorded post-office interventions continued through empowerment, skills acquisition, support for artisans and farmers, assistance to traditional institutions and community water infrastructure.
25 January 2024 — Large-Scale Empowerment Programme
Empowerment of over 500 Ibarapas with 400 grinding machines, 100 motorcycles and 6 Keke NAPEPs.
12 November 2024 — Soap-Making Training and Empowerment
Training and empowerment of 50 Ibarapas in soap making.
13 May 2025 — Support for Artisans and Farmers
Empowerment of over 300 artisans and farmers with hair dryers, sewing machines and weed sprayers.
30 October 2025 — Paint-Making Training and Empowerment
Training and empowerment of over 100 beneficiaries in paint making.
4 December 2025 — Support for Traditional Institutions
Empowerment and support for traditional rulers in Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North.
Food Safety and Hygiene Programme
Training and empowerment programme on food safety and hygiene for food vendors.
Community Water Infrastructure
Construction of five solar-powered boreholes at various locations across Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North.
These post-office interventions underscore a continuing philosophy of service: public service does not end with elective office, but continues wherever there are opportunities to empower people and contribute to community development.
A MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF IBARAPA
SERVICE, EXPERIENCE AND A CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPMENT
The progress of Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North has always depended on leadership that understands the aspirations of the people and possesses the experience, commitment and capacity to translate those aspirations into meaningful development.
Our people are discerning. They understand that leadership should ultimately be assessed not merely by promises, but by character, performance, accessibility and the tangible difference made in the lives of the people. Those who have had the privilege of serving in public office must therefore be prepared to have their records examined and their contributions measured by the communities they served.
Throughout my years of public service, my guiding principle has been simple: to create opportunities for our people and contribute meaningfully to the long-term development of Ibarapaland.
Investing in Education and Human Capital
One of my greatest priorities has been the development of our sons and daughters through education.
This commitment informed the facilitation of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship opportunities for deserving individuals, including opportunities to study at institutions outside Nigeria. It also informed support for students, educational institutions and other initiatives intended to give young people the foundation required to compete and succeed wherever they find themselves.
Education remains one of the most powerful instruments for transforming individuals, families and communities. When we invest in the education of one young person, the benefits can extend far beyond that individual to an entire generation.
Creating Employment and Economic Opportunities
Our commitment to human development has extended beyond education to the facilitation of employment opportunities for secondary school certificate holders, NCE, OND, HND and university graduates, as well as support for artisans and other skilled individuals.
The objective has never been simply to provide temporary assistance. It has been to help people acquire the education, employment, skills and opportunities that can enable them to build productive and independent lives.
This philosophy is rooted in the belief that sustainable empowerment is achieved when people are equipped with the means to create opportunities for themselves and contribute to the economic development of their communities.
Building the Infrastructure for Economic Development.
Infrastructure is equally fundamental to the future of Ibarapaland.
Among the major initiatives pursued during my representation was the facilitation and advancement of electricity infrastructure intended to improve power supply across Ibarapa, including transmission infrastructure associated with Igangan, Lanlate and Igboora.
The significance of reliable electricity extends far beyond lighting our homes. Stable power can support businesses, encourage investment, strengthen agricultural processing, create employment and enable communities to take greater advantage of Ibarapa’s extensive agricultural and economic potential.
Our vision has always been of an Ibarapa where infrastructure and human capital work together to create a stronger local economy.
Service Beyond Public Office
My commitment to Ibarapa has never been dependent solely on holding an elective position.
During periods outside government, I remained involved in facilitating employment opportunities, supporting students, contributing to community development initiatives, assisting individuals facing difficult circumstances and supporting projects intended to improve the welfare of our communities.
That commitment has continued beyond my most recent period in public office.
For me, service is not defined exclusively by tenure. Public office provides an opportunity to serve, but commitment to one’s people should continue beyond public office.
Peace as a Foundation for Progress
No society can achieve sustainable development without peace, security and mutual respect.
The development we desire for Ibarapa requires communities where people can live, work, trade, study and raise their families without fear. It requires leadership that encourages dialogue rather than division, cooperation rather than conflict, and respect for the rights and dignity of every citizen.
Whatever our differences may be, the peace and progress of Ibarapaland must remain greater than individual or political interests.
Our young people deserve an environment in which their energy can be directed towards education, enterprise, innovation and productive endeavour. Our farmers and business owners deserve communities in which they can pursue their livelihoods securely. Our traditional institutions, community leaders, professionals, artisans, women and young people all have important roles to play in building the Ibarapa we desire.
The Record and the Road Ahead
The development of Ibarapa is a continuing responsibility.
Much has been accomplished, but much more remains to be done. Our communities still require stronger infrastructure, improved electricity, better roads, greater educational opportunities, more employment, stronger healthcare facilities, improved security and expanded economic opportunities.
Experience becomes valuable when it provides the knowledge and relationships necessary to confront these challenges more effectively.
My previous years of representation, together with the years spent serving our communities outside elective office, have strengthened my understanding of both the needs of our people and the institutions through which those needs can be addressed.
The task ahead is therefore not simply to reflect on what has been achieved, but to build upon it.
I remain committed to an Ibarapaland where our young people have opportunities to fulfil their potential; where farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs can prosper; where communities have access to essential infrastructure; where education remains a pathway to advancement; and where peace provides the foundation for sustainable development.
The development of Ibarapaland has always been at the heart of my public service, and that commitment remains enduring.
May Ibarapaland continue to prosper in peace, unity and development.
