Why Fatimat Raji Rasaki Must Return To Senate By Collins Olagundoye
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| Fatimat Raji-Rasaki |
Experience in
the national assembly is a vital and invaluable asset to the party and the
constituencies being represented. It takes considerable amount of time to be
effective at law making, to understand the system, to move bills or motions and
to have a grasp of the paraphernalia of governance at the center.
the national assembly is a vital and invaluable asset to the party and the
constituencies being represented. It takes considerable amount of time to be
effective at law making, to understand the system, to move bills or motions and
to have a grasp of the paraphernalia of governance at the center.
This explains
why legislators are routinely trained to continuously build capacity in a bid
to discharge their responsibilities dutifully. it costs vast sums of money to train legislators and it would be
irrational for the country not to profit from that venture.
why legislators are routinely trained to continuously build capacity in a bid
to discharge their responsibilities dutifully. it costs vast sums of money to train legislators and it would be
irrational for the country not to profit from that venture.
The truth is,
Senators like Ike Ekweremadu, Ahmed Lawan, in the red chambers just to mention
a few, are able to push bills through faster in the Senate having gathered the
requisite experience and the wit for sensible politicking.
Senators like Ike Ekweremadu, Ahmed Lawan, in the red chambers just to mention
a few, are able to push bills through faster in the Senate having gathered the
requisite experience and the wit for sensible politicking.
Their political
parties and the constituencies they represent are usually the beneficiaries of
such experience. More so, senators that have stayed longer in the Senate have
displayed a rare capacity to attract more projects to their constituents as
well as the privilege of rank, in canvassing their positions or lending their
voice to national debates.
parties and the constituencies they represent are usually the beneficiaries of
such experience. More so, senators that have stayed longer in the Senate have
displayed a rare capacity to attract more projects to their constituents as
well as the privilege of rank, in canvassing their positions or lending their
voice to national debates.
For instance,
Sen. James Manager was able to achieve the Nigerian Maritime University,
Okerenkoko, Delta State through the bill he sponsored in the Senate. Beyond the
quality and appropriateness of the bill, it was his experience, lobbying and
politicking gathered from serving three terms in the Senate that warranted the
success of the bill.
Sen. James Manager was able to achieve the Nigerian Maritime University,
Okerenkoko, Delta State through the bill he sponsored in the Senate. Beyond the
quality and appropriateness of the bill, it was his experience, lobbying and
politicking gathered from serving three terms in the Senate that warranted the
success of the bill.
Senator Fatimat
Raji Rasaki, an Harvard University graduate of Leadership in Development, is
also tapping from her experiences to move forward her Legislative agenda. This
reflects in her being one of the most respected members of the Senate by her
colleagues.
Raji Rasaki, an Harvard University graduate of Leadership in Development, is
also tapping from her experiences to move forward her Legislative agenda. This
reflects in her being one of the most respected members of the Senate by her
colleagues.
As a strict
disciplinarian for merit, I would not advocate that a non performing
representative be returned to the national assembly just to halt the excessive
turnover of legislators. However, those who have laurels to show and have
fought the good fight should not be denied further opportunity.
disciplinarian for merit, I would not advocate that a non performing
representative be returned to the national assembly just to halt the excessive
turnover of legislators. However, those who have laurels to show and have
fought the good fight should not be denied further opportunity.
I completely
align with the position of the Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomole,
who recently encouraged the party to reward loyalty and experience. He said, “Let
me assure all of us that the National Working Committee is making this promise
publicly and we are doing you no favour. Legislation and the legislature
require experience because nobody can give what he does not have.
align with the position of the Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomole,
who recently encouraged the party to reward loyalty and experience. He said, “Let
me assure all of us that the National Working Committee is making this promise
publicly and we are doing you no favour. Legislation and the legislature
require experience because nobody can give what he does not have.
We see people
like Senator McCain, when they speak, the American people listen. High turnover
of legislators is not a value to be celebrated. What we should celebrate is
experience which cannot be read in books, but can only be acquired on the job.
I want to reassure you that we will do everything possible to change the old
narrative of heavy turnover every four years and the ‘politics of you have done
enough, step aside’ will change over time for the good of Nigeria and for the
maintenance of democracy”.
like Senator McCain, when they speak, the American people listen. High turnover
of legislators is not a value to be celebrated. What we should celebrate is
experience which cannot be read in books, but can only be acquired on the job.
I want to reassure you that we will do everything possible to change the old
narrative of heavy turnover every four years and the ‘politics of you have done
enough, step aside’ will change over time for the good of Nigeria and for the
maintenance of democracy”.
Without a doubt,
Senator Fatimat Raji Rasaki has remained loyal to the party and her
constituents with her performance and actions for the APC in the recently
concluded elections in Ekiti State. The good result of the APC in her
senatorial district demonstrates her superior strategic mind and grassroots
mobilization. I believe the experience she has gathered in the Senate,
particularly as the chairman of a vital committee (Trade and Investment) in the
Senate, will prove to be a valuable asset in the coming years for her
constituents and Nigerians as a whole.
Senator Fatimat Raji Rasaki has remained loyal to the party and her
constituents with her performance and actions for the APC in the recently
concluded elections in Ekiti State. The good result of the APC in her
senatorial district demonstrates her superior strategic mind and grassroots
mobilization. I believe the experience she has gathered in the Senate,
particularly as the chairman of a vital committee (Trade and Investment) in the
Senate, will prove to be a valuable asset in the coming years for her
constituents and Nigerians as a whole.
Senator Fatimat
Raji Rasaki remains passionate and committed to delivering on every promise
made to her constituents; to provide legislative support to the executive, to
defend our constitution and to ensure that the common man finds hope in our
country.
Raji Rasaki remains passionate and committed to delivering on every promise
made to her constituents; to provide legislative support to the executive, to
defend our constitution and to ensure that the common man finds hope in our
country.
Senator Fatimat Raji Rasaki has again
answered the clarion call from her constituents to continue to serve them at
the centre dutifully.
answered the clarion call from her constituents to continue to serve them at
the centre dutifully.
In this article by Collins
Olagundoye, Saenator Fatimat Raji Rasaki, wife of the former Military Administrator
in Lagos and Ogun states, a four year single term member of the House of
Representatives, and currently the distinguished senator of the Red Chambers
representing the of Ekiti Central Senatorial District. She threw light on many
knotty issues such as her past achievement and why she left the PDP for APC and
he plan to return to the senate.
Olagundoye, Saenator Fatimat Raji Rasaki, wife of the former Military Administrator
in Lagos and Ogun states, a four year single term member of the House of
Representatives, and currently the distinguished senator of the Red Chambers
representing the of Ekiti Central Senatorial District. She threw light on many
knotty issues such as her past achievement and why she left the PDP for APC and
he plan to return to the senate.
Senator Fatimat
Olufunke Raji Rasaki currently represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District at
the upper chambers of the National Assembly, Federal Republic of Nigeria. She
is the Chairman Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism having initially
chaired Trade & Investment and member of several, other committees which
include Aviation, Customs, Excise and Tarrif, Upstream Petroleum, Women Affairs
& Interior and Services & Special Duties.
Olufunke Raji Rasaki currently represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District at
the upper chambers of the National Assembly, Federal Republic of Nigeria. She
is the Chairman Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism having initially
chaired Trade & Investment and member of several, other committees which
include Aviation, Customs, Excise and Tarrif, Upstream Petroleum, Women Affairs
& Interior and Services & Special Duties.
She is a trailblazer, a
woman of courage, tenacity and strength of character. A social crusader, compassionate giver, grassroots politician making a path for
others to follow and more importantly, she has the leadership skill with an
ability to provide inspiration for others, a seasoned lawyer and a firm
believer in the principle of equity and fair play. Her journey into the legal profession and
Political terrain is strongly propelled by the desire to serve the masses and
her inclinations towards social justice.
woman of courage, tenacity and strength of character. A social crusader, compassionate giver, grassroots politician making a path for
others to follow and more importantly, she has the leadership skill with an
ability to provide inspiration for others, a seasoned lawyer and a firm
believer in the principle of equity and fair play. Her journey into the legal profession and
Political terrain is strongly propelled by the desire to serve the masses and
her inclinations towards social justice.
Born and raised by a formidable
political strong man, Late Chief M.A. Obayemi, in Ekiti and combined with her
Ekiti sensibility for education, truth, diligence, integrity and honesty,
Senator Fatimat Raji-Rasaki commenced her academic pursuit at the Saint Andrews
Primary School, Oke Ila and completed in 1969 at the famous All Saints Primary
School, Iyin-Ekiti , Ekiti State. She proceeded to Doherty Memorial Grammar
School, Ijero, Ekiti where she obtained her West African Examination
Certificate in 1973.
political strong man, Late Chief M.A. Obayemi, in Ekiti and combined with her
Ekiti sensibility for education, truth, diligence, integrity and honesty,
Senator Fatimat Raji-Rasaki commenced her academic pursuit at the Saint Andrews
Primary School, Oke Ila and completed in 1969 at the famous All Saints Primary
School, Iyin-Ekiti , Ekiti State. She proceeded to Doherty Memorial Grammar
School, Ijero, Ekiti where she obtained her West African Examination
Certificate in 1973.
Preparing herself adequately for the role of
leadership a social advocate, which she is today, this people-oriented Senator
forged ahead to the most prestigious University in the World, Harvard
University, USA, where she bagged a certificate in Leadership in Development
from the Kennedy School Executive Education and also attended University of
Lagos, Akoka to study law. Equipped with a law degree, she set the ball rolling
in her chosen cause of human liberation.
leadership a social advocate, which she is today, this people-oriented Senator
forged ahead to the most prestigious University in the World, Harvard
University, USA, where she bagged a certificate in Leadership in Development
from the Kennedy School Executive Education and also attended University of
Lagos, Akoka to study law. Equipped with a law degree, she set the ball rolling
in her chosen cause of human liberation.
Her first point of call
was at the Survey Division of the Oyo State Ministry of Land and Housing.
Through her position in the ministry, she assisted many people and indeed the
Oyo State government in deriving maximum value from their land resources. She
also worked with Femi Falana Chambers in Lagos. Absolutely thirsty for greater
opportunity to impact more on humanity, Distinguished Senator Fatimat
Raji-Rasaki established her own law firm –Fatimat Rasaki & Co, where she
served as the Principal Partner.
was at the Survey Division of the Oyo State Ministry of Land and Housing.
Through her position in the ministry, she assisted many people and indeed the
Oyo State government in deriving maximum value from their land resources. She
also worked with Femi Falana Chambers in Lagos. Absolutely thirsty for greater
opportunity to impact more on humanity, Distinguished Senator Fatimat
Raji-Rasaki established her own law firm –Fatimat Rasaki & Co, where she
served as the Principal Partner.
As a catalyst of social
change, she used her law firm to champion the need for politicians to be
accountable to the electorates and use their political offices to improve the
welfare of their citizens. She equally upholds the ideology that leadership is
an opportunity to make sacrifices for the good of the common man and not an
avenue for personal aggrandisement. These views propelled her into numerous
humanitarian services.
change, she used her law firm to champion the need for politicians to be
accountable to the electorates and use their political offices to improve the
welfare of their citizens. She equally upholds the ideology that leadership is
an opportunity to make sacrifices for the good of the common man and not an
avenue for personal aggrandisement. These views propelled her into numerous
humanitarian services.
As the First Lady of Ogun and Lagos
States,when her husband, Col. Raji Rasaki was the military Administrator, she
used her office to cater for the needs of the rural women. Between 1986 and
1987, she was the Chairperson, Better Life for Rural Women, Ogun State. From
1987 to 1993 she became the chairperson of the Lagos chapter of the Better Life
Project.
States,when her husband, Col. Raji Rasaki was the military Administrator, she
used her office to cater for the needs of the rural women. Between 1986 and
1987, she was the Chairperson, Better Life for Rural Women, Ogun State. From
1987 to 1993 she became the chairperson of the Lagos chapter of the Better Life
Project.
She also served in the
following capacities: South West Co-coordinator, Rural Women; Zonal
Co-coordinator, Nigerian Army Officers Wives, Ikeja; Matron, National Council
for Women Society; Matron, Lagos State Farmers Association; Life Member,
Lioness Club; Life Member, Nigerian Girls Guide and many others.
following capacities: South West Co-coordinator, Rural Women; Zonal
Co-coordinator, Nigerian Army Officers Wives, Ikeja; Matron, National Council
for Women Society; Matron, Lagos State Farmers Association; Life Member,
Lioness Club; Life Member, Nigerian Girls Guide and many others.
Not satisfied with the
impacts she had made towards the emancipation of the masses, Senator Fatimat
Raji-Rasaki sought for a bigger platform to make a bigger impact. This burning
desire to better the lives of the many vulnerable but valuable people in the
society compelled her into partisan Politics. For her, there was no better
platform than the Federal Legislature.
impacts she had made towards the emancipation of the masses, Senator Fatimat
Raji-Rasaki sought for a bigger platform to make a bigger impact. This burning
desire to better the lives of the many vulnerable but valuable people in the
society compelled her into partisan Politics. For her, there was no better
platform than the Federal Legislature.
In 2007, she contested
and won election into the Federal House of Representatives to represent the Ado
and Ifelodun/Irepodun Local Government Areas of Ekiti State under the platform
of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. In her four years in the green chamber,
she actively participated in many local and international programmes where she
promoted the cause she believed so much in — Making a positive difference in
the lives of her people.
and won election into the Federal House of Representatives to represent the Ado
and Ifelodun/Irepodun Local Government Areas of Ekiti State under the platform
of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. In her four years in the green chamber,
she actively participated in many local and international programmes where she
promoted the cause she believed so much in — Making a positive difference in
the lives of her people.
She was the Deputy Chair of the House
Committee on Women Affairs and in her bid to adequately represent Nigerian
women and gives them a voice in the International scene, she participated in
the Women Conference held in Cairo, Egypt in 2007.
Committee on Women Affairs and in her bid to adequately represent Nigerian
women and gives them a voice in the International scene, she participated in
the Women Conference held in Cairo, Egypt in 2007.
She equally
participated in several other International Conferences such as: 53rd
Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in
Delhi, India in September 2007; The 38th African Regional Conference in Cape
Town, South Africa in July, 2007; Conference of African Parliamentary Committee
Chairs of Health, HIV, Gender and Finance on Health Development and Financing,
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in November,
2008; Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), UK Branch, West Minister Hall,
London in October, 2009; Economic Planning and Development for Members of
Parliament of Nigeria held in Pretoria, South Africa in November, 2009.
participated in several other International Conferences such as: 53rd
Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in
Delhi, India in September 2007; The 38th African Regional Conference in Cape
Town, South Africa in July, 2007; Conference of African Parliamentary Committee
Chairs of Health, HIV, Gender and Finance on Health Development and Financing,
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in November,
2008; Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), UK Branch, West Minister Hall,
London in October, 2009; Economic Planning and Development for Members of
Parliament of Nigeria held in Pretoria, South Africa in November, 2009.
Senator Raji-Rasaki was
a council member at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). As a golden Fish that has no
hiding place, the sacrificial leadership model preached and exhibited by
Senator Raji-Rasaki attracted numerous laurels and special recognitions to her.
Among the various awards are: Award of Excellence by the University of Ado
Ekiti Students’ Union; Leadership Award by the Better Life for African Women;
Leadership Award by the National Council of Women Societies; Platinum Award by
the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and Excellence Leadership
Gold Award by the Law Society, University of Ado Ekiti.
a council member at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). As a golden Fish that has no
hiding place, the sacrificial leadership model preached and exhibited by
Senator Raji-Rasaki attracted numerous laurels and special recognitions to her.
Among the various awards are: Award of Excellence by the University of Ado
Ekiti Students’ Union; Leadership Award by the Better Life for African Women;
Leadership Award by the National Council of Women Societies; Platinum Award by
the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and Excellence Leadership
Gold Award by the Law Society, University of Ado Ekiti.
Others are, Award as an
Outstanding Representative Member by His Royal Majesty (HRM) Oba Johnson
Folorunsho Aderiye II (Oluwafemiloye I); The Alayegunle of Ayegunle Ekiti;
Representative of the Year Award; Award of Excellence as the most distinguished
Alumnus with recognized outstanding Legislative performances in the National
Assembly by Doherty Memorial Grammar School 70/80 Alumni Association, Ijero,
Ekiti State; Recognition of Excellence by the Nigerian Union of Journalists,
Ekiti Council; Gold Award by the Law Society; Certificate of Merit Award by the
Great Minds International Foundation & Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State;
Certificate of Legislator, Excellence 2009 from Award Media Events (AME); Woman
of Gold with the Black Legend Africa, Ghana 2009 with Evergreen Progressive
Development Foundation of Africa;
Certificate of Legislative Excellence, 2009, by Media Events, organizers
of Media Merit Award.
Outstanding Representative Member by His Royal Majesty (HRM) Oba Johnson
Folorunsho Aderiye II (Oluwafemiloye I); The Alayegunle of Ayegunle Ekiti;
Representative of the Year Award; Award of Excellence as the most distinguished
Alumnus with recognized outstanding Legislative performances in the National
Assembly by Doherty Memorial Grammar School 70/80 Alumni Association, Ijero,
Ekiti State; Recognition of Excellence by the Nigerian Union of Journalists,
Ekiti Council; Gold Award by the Law Society; Certificate of Merit Award by the
Great Minds International Foundation & Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State;
Certificate of Legislator, Excellence 2009 from Award Media Events (AME); Woman
of Gold with the Black Legend Africa, Ghana 2009 with Evergreen Progressive
Development Foundation of Africa;
Certificate of Legislative Excellence, 2009, by Media Events, organizers
of Media Merit Award.
Raji-Rasaki
Senatorial Giant Strides
Senatorial Giant Strides
Boreholes.
Ado-LG
Ado-LG
Ogbontitun st. 2. Ilemo st. 3. Aromojo
comp. 4. Zone 7 Awajin. 5- Odo otu. 6- Igbaletere, Okeyinmi. 7-Irasa. 8- Ogbon
Ado st. 9- HMB junction Similoluwa. 10- Behind Okitiorigbo. 12- Akodi Arowa.13-
Afao- road,Ado.
comp. 4. Zone 7 Awajin. 5- Odo otu. 6- Igbaletere, Okeyinmi. 7-Irasa. 8- Ogbon
Ado st. 9- HMB junction Similoluwa. 10- Behind Okitiorigbo. 12- Akodi Arowa.13-
Afao- road,Ado.
I/Ifelodun.
1.Iyin- Oketoro st. 2- Iyin- Health
center near Babamuboni Church. 3- Behind Atiba. 4- Irona st.Igede. 5- Araromi st. 6- Awo-Okeuba st. 7-Esure- Eyio
road. 8- Iworoko, behind Ojaba. 9- Igbemo road, Afao.
center near Babamuboni Church. 3- Behind Atiba. 4- Irona st.Igede. 5- Araromi st. 6- Awo-Okeuba st. 7-Esure- Eyio
road. 8- Iworoko, behind Ojaba. 9- Igbemo road, Afao.
Ijero
LG.
LG.
1-Odoese st. 2-Okeagba st. 3-#1.00 Idasa
st. 4- Ijero/Idao express road.5- Ipoti- Iloro road, Ipoti. Epe- Pry Schl, Epe.
6-Iroko near Ojaba. 7-Ijurin- Abebi st. 8-Iloro- Idofin st.9- Odoowa- Ila road.
Ikoro- Babatope Mem. High Schl road.
st. 4- Ijero/Idao express road.5- Ipoti- Iloro road, Ipoti. Epe- Pry Schl, Epe.
6-Iroko near Ojaba. 7-Ijurin- Abebi st. 8-Iloro- Idofin st.9- Odoowa- Ila road.
Ikoro- Babatope Mem. High Schl road.
Efon
LG.
LG.
1- Rosie
near LG Council. 2- Itawure.
near LG Council. 2- Itawure.
Ek/
West LG.
West LG.
1-Aramoko- ADICO. 2-Erio/Ilesa
road.3-Erio- Love at home area.4- Idoile- opp. Ajinare Grams.5- Okemesi- Odo
Uwo st. 6- Near Balogun house. 7- Ijana st.8-Ipole/ Iloro- Ijoko
st.9-Erinjiyan- Oguna st.10 Odo Igbehin st.
road.3-Erio- Love at home area.4- Idoile- opp. Ajinare Grams.5- Okemesi- Odo
Uwo st. 6- Near Balogun house. 7- Ijana st.8-Ipole/ Iloro- Ijoko
st.9-Erinjiyan- Oguna st.10 Odo Igbehin st.
Open
Stall Market- 2016– 1,Ado LG- Ugbogun (Temidire Esunmo) 20
Stalls. 2, I/Ifelodun LG- Orun (Igbemo)20Stalls. 3, Ijero LG- Eijiyan(Ipoti)20
Stalls. 4,Ek/West LG-Ikogosi -20 Stalls.
Stall Market- 2016– 1,Ado LG- Ugbogun (Temidire Esunmo) 20
Stalls. 2, I/Ifelodun LG- Orun (Igbemo)20Stalls. 3, Ijero LG- Eijiyan(Ipoti)20
Stalls. 4,Ek/West LG-Ikogosi -20 Stalls.
Borehole
2017.
Ado LG.1,Extensions- Ajebandele,2, Odunro comp, Okeila.3Ilamoo village,4, Ilupeju
estate,5,Embassy Island Moferere.6,Ado comm.7,Okeala Basiri.8,Apata Nata
Bojuri.9,Balemo comm.10, Olorunsogo comm.11, Fabian/Fiyinfolu. 12,Aba Iya
Medi.13,Lane 5 Nova.14,Ile Ileri.15, Behind Star Printer.16,Ago
Aduloju.17,Temidire Aso road.18,Behind MOB house. 19, Odo Uro.20, Abekoko. 21, Behind
De link.22, Araromi- obo.23, Aafin area Eyio.24, Eyio road, Iropora.25, St Paul
pry schl Araromi.26, Oniyo st, Ogbon Oba, Ara.27, Ileona comm. 28, Ajaye via Aramoko.
2017.
Ado LG.1,Extensions- Ajebandele,2, Odunro comp, Okeila.3Ilamoo village,4, Ilupeju
estate,5,Embassy Island Moferere.6,Ado comm.7,Okeala Basiri.8,Apata Nata
Bojuri.9,Balemo comm.10, Olorunsogo comm.11, Fabian/Fiyinfolu. 12,Aba Iya
Medi.13,Lane 5 Nova.14,Ile Ileri.15, Behind Star Printer.16,Ago
Aduloju.17,Temidire Aso road.18,Behind MOB house. 19, Odo Uro.20, Abekoko. 21, Behind
De link.22, Araromi- obo.23, Aafin area Eyio.24, Eyio road, Iropora.25, St Paul
pry schl Araromi.26, Oniyo st, Ogbon Oba, Ara.27, Ileona comm. 28, Ajaye via Aramoko.
OPEN
Market 2017.1,Ado LG- Okeila-20 Stalls.
2,I/Ifelodun- Iworoko-20 Stalls. 3, Ek/West- Aramoko. 20Stalls. 4, Effon-
Ojaba- 20 Stalls. 5, Effon Fabol-20Stalls. SOLAR LAMPS 2017.Ado LG- 1, Iremo
junction 2Poles.2,Itaeku junction- 2Poles.I/Ifelodun LG-1,Iworoko junction
2Poles,2, Igbemo(Rice junction) 2Poles. Ek/West-1, Aramoko/Ado junction 2Poles.
2, Alara Palace 3Poles. 3, Olojudo Palace 2Poles.Itawure junction 2Poles.
Market 2017.1,Ado LG- Okeila-20 Stalls.
2,I/Ifelodun- Iworoko-20 Stalls. 3, Ek/West- Aramoko. 20Stalls. 4, Effon-
Ojaba- 20 Stalls. 5, Effon Fabol-20Stalls. SOLAR LAMPS 2017.Ado LG- 1, Iremo
junction 2Poles.2,Itaeku junction- 2Poles.I/Ifelodun LG-1,Iworoko junction
2Poles,2, Igbemo(Rice junction) 2Poles. Ek/West-1, Aramoko/Ado junction 2Poles.
2, Alara Palace 3Poles. 3, Olojudo Palace 2Poles.Itawure junction 2Poles.
