I am truly humbled and grateful to have been bestowed with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE)—a recognition that represents a major milestone in my professional journey.
This esteemed title goes beyond a personal achievement; it serves as a call to greater responsibility in advancing engineering excellence for the progress of our beloved nation.
Engineering is the cornerstone of infrastructural development, and in my role as Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), I remain dedicated to applying my expertise and legislative duties to promote policies and initiatives that will improve Nigeria’s road infrastructure.
I sincerely thank God Almighty, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) for this prestigious honor, and my colleagues, mentors, and well-wishers who have supported me throughout this journey. This recognition strengthens my commitment to continue contributing to the advancement of the engineering profession and national development.
To the younger generation of engineers, let this serve as a reminder that dedication, professionalism, and integrity open doors to greater success.
Conclusively, i will urge us to work hands in hands to achieve a more technologically advanced and prosperous Nigeria.
Hon. (Engr.) Dr. Aderemi Oseni, FNSE Chairman, House Committee on FERMA Member, House of Representatives, Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Oyo State
Let the Work Speak: Why Public Projects Deserve to Be Verified on the Ground: Rep Oseni
Rather than allowing public discourse to become a cycle of accusations and counter-accusations, interested parties can visit the locations of projects and interventions that have been publicly identified, speak with residents and beneficiaries, examine what is physically present and seek the relevant documentation.
Questions about public projects and interventions are an important part of public accountability. Citizens have every right to ask what has been done, where it was done, who benefited and what impact it has had.
But when questions arise, there is a simple and constructive way to move beyond competing claims: verify the facts on the ground.
Rather than allowing public discourse to become a cycle of accusations and counter-accusations, interested parties can visit the locations of projects and interventions that have been publicly identified, speak with residents and beneficiaries, examine what is physically present and seek the relevant documentation.
That approach is useful regardless of political affiliation.
A road can be inspected.
A transformer installation can be located.
A borehole can be visited.
A healthcare or educational intervention can be examined.
Beneficiaries and community members can be asked about their experiences.
These forms of verification are far more useful to the public than simply exchanging statements on social media.
Public Claims Should Welcome Public Scrutiny
Whenever a project or intervention is publicly associated with a representative or public official, scrutiny should not automatically be treated as hostility.
Questions are part of public life.
At the same time, questions should be accompanied by a willingness to examine the answers and the evidence.
If a location has been identified, visit it.
If beneficiaries have been identified, speak with them.
If documentation exists, examine it.
If there are questions about the current status of a project, document its present condition.
That process can help separate genuine information from assumptions, political rhetoric and incomplete narratives.
Communities Are Part of the Record
The people who live in the communities where projects are located are particularly important to this process.
Residents often know when a project was carried out, what it replaced, who uses it and whether it remains functional.
Their experiences can provide valuable context alongside photographs, official records, project documents and independent observations.
No single source should necessarily be treated as the entire story. A stronger public record comes from bringing different forms of evidence together.
Beyond Political Arguments
Public service should ultimately be about what can be demonstrated and what communities experience.
Political disagreements will always exist. Different groups will interpret the same record differently.
But those disagreements do not have to prevent factual verification.
A community does not need a political argument to determine whether a road exists.
A beneficiary does not need a party label to explain how an intervention affected them.
And a journalist does not need to rely solely on statements when a location can be visited and independently examined.
An Open Approach to Verification
Anyone genuinely interested in establishing the facts should be encouraged to participate in responsible verification.
Journalists can visit project locations.
Community leaders can provide local context.
Civil society organisations can conduct independent assessments.
Residents and beneficiaries can share their experiences.
Political actors can also inspect and ask questions.
The important thing is that the process remains factual, peaceful and evidence-based.
The objective should not be to win an argument.
The objective should be to establish what happened, where it happened, who benefited and what the present situation is.
That is how a stronger public record is created.
And ultimately, that is how public service should be discussed.
We welcome more on-the-ground evidence photographs, videos, project locations, community testimonies and other relevant documentation.
The more evidence that is available to the public, the easier it becomes for everyone to independently understand what has been done and what remains to be done.
The lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has called on Christians to reflect on the virtues of sacrifice, love, and unity as they commemorate Good Friday.
In a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, Oseni, who also serves as Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), described the solemn occasion as a reminder of the selfless sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity.
“Good Friday symbolises the ultimate sacrifice made for the redemption of mankind and calls on us all to embrace love, compassion, and tolerance in our daily lives,” the statement read in part.
He noted that the lessons of the day should inspire Nigerians to promote peaceful coexistence and strengthen unity across religious and ethnic lines.
“At a time like this, our nation requires collective commitment to harmony and understanding. We must draw from the spirit of sacrifice demonstrated by Jesus Christ to support one another and build a stronger Nigeria,” he said.
Oseni also urged Christians in his constituency and across the country to use the period for sober reflection and prayers for national peace and socio-economic development.
“This solemn occasion provides an opportunity for leaders at all levels to prioritise the welfare of the people and demonstrate genuine commitment to service,” he added.
The lawmaker further encouraged Nigerians to extend acts of kindness to the less privileged, stressing that charity and compassion remain central to the significance of Good Friday.
“As we commemorate this sacred day, let us renew our faith, deepen our love for humanity, and work together to foster unity, progress, and hope for our dear country,” he stated.
The lawmaker representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) “dead” in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State following the defection of over 1,500 of its members to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Hon. Oseni made the declaration on Sunday during a grand reception organised by the Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF) to officially welcome the new members from all ten wards of Ido Local Government into the APC family.
The colourful event, held at his constituency office in Ologuneru, Ibadan, witnessed a massive turnout of party faithful, community leaders, and political stakeholders, who praised the lawmaker for his inclusive leadership, effective grassroots mobilisation, and commitment to unity within the APC.
Prominent among the defectors were Alhaji Bolaji Nureni Adeoye, Alhaji Akande, Alhaji Rasaki Elewedu, Alhaji Kasali Akande, Alhaji Dauda Afolabi, Hon. Wasiu Ijaoye, Adekola Kasumu, Nureni Adeyeri, Hon. Busari Kolawole, Elder Ogunleye, and Alhaji Lateef Lawal, among others.
In his remarks, Hon. Oseni described the mass defection as the political burial of the PDP in Ido Local Government, symbolising the complete dominance of the APC in the area.
“What we are witnessing today marks the political burial of the PDP in Ido,” Oseni said. “Today is Sunday a holy day and it means God Himself is pleased with what we are doing here.”
The federal lawmaker noted that the Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF) has grown into a formidable political force within the APC, driving grassroots mobilisation not only across the Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency but throughout Oyo State.
“ROCOF is a moving train in Nigeria’s political history,” the APC chieftain declared. “It is unstoppable. Our mission is clear come 2027, the APC will reclaim Oyo State and ensure the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
Hon. Oseni attributed the rising strength of the APC in his constituency to both the people-oriented policies of President Tinubu’s administration and his own legislative interventions at the grassroots level.
“The APC-led Federal Government under President Tinubu has performed creditably well. We, as representatives of the people, are complementing those efforts at our level,” he said.
He assured the new entrants of full integration and equal opportunities within the APC structure, emphasizing that they were not strangers in the party and would soon be formally introduced to the party leadership.
“Today, I welcome over 1,500 PDP members to the APC through ROCOF. You are not strangers here; you are home,” Oseni affirmed.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Alhaji Bolaji Adeoye explained that their decision to leave the PDP was motivated by Hon. Oseni’s credible leadership and result-driven representation.
“We are not decampees; we are returnees. We have always been with Hon. Remi Oseni,” Adeoye said. “He is a record breaker and a true representative of the people. I don’t want to remember the PDP in my life again.”
Other leaders at the event pledged to mobilise more supporters into the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing Hon. Oseni as a promise keeper who has redefined political representation with visible and impactful results.
Earlier, Alhaji Hakeem Okedina, Senior Legislative Aide to the lawmaker, commended the courage and unity of purpose demonstrated by the defectors, noting that their action reflects the ongoing political realignment sweeping through Oyo State.
The event concluded with renewed enthusiasm and commitment among party members, reinforcing the APC’s growing influence in Ido Local Government and beyond.
