Oyejide Sunkanmi
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, is steadily rewriting the narrative of local governance through a bold, people-centered leadership style that mirrors Governor Seyi Makinde’s transformation blueprint for Oyo State.
Since assuming office, Olufade has placed education, healthcare, agriculture, and commerce at the forefront of his administration’s agenda, earning widespread praise for delivering tangible benefits to residents and setting a new standard for performance at the grassroots.
Health centres across Ibadan North have been revitalised, improving access to quality healthcare for thousands of residents. Farmers are also benefiting from tailored support programmes aimed at boosting productivity and ensuring food security.
In education, new initiatives have enhanced learning environments and widened opportunities for the youth, while ongoing commercial projects have driven job creation and supported small businesses.
Political analysts and community leaders describe Olufade’s approach as both strategic and inclusive.
He is known for engaging directly with the people, listening to their concerns, and incorporating their input into policy decisions — a practice that has strengthened public trust and deepened democratic participation in the local government.
“Leadership, as Oprah Winfrey defines it, is about empathy and empowerment. That’s exactly what Hon. Olufade has demonstrated in Ibadan North,” a resident noted.
His developmental drive closely aligns with Governor Makinde’s state-wide reforms, particularly in the area of socio-economic growth and youth empowerment.
As a beneficiary of the Not Too Young To Run Act, Olufade represents the emerging wave of young, progressive leaders reshaping Nigeria’s political space.
Observers say his rising profile and track record of delivery could position him for greater roles in the future, with his name already resonating beyond Ibadan North as a symbol of what visionary leadership can achieve.
With Olufade at the helm, Ibadan North is not just witnessing infrastructural improvements — it is experiencing a renewal of public faith in governance.
His administration’s success serves as a case study in how effective, youth-led leadership can transform communities and foster sustainable development.
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