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As a student, I believe that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right, and everyone deserves affordable, timely, and effective medical care regardless of their background or financial status.

I propose promoting health awareness through community outreach, encouraging regular medical check-ups, educating people on disease prevention, and supporting initiatives that connect underserved communities to available healthcare services. I also believe that collaboration between students, healthcare professionals, and community leaders can help address barriers to accessing quality healthcare

I believe that small, consistent efforts can create meaningful and lasting change in our communities.

Electoral Transparency and Digital Integrity Bill

I propose a legislative framework to strengthen electoral transparency, evidence management and the use of technology in Nigeria’s elections.

The Bill would create a limited statutory evidentiary duty on INEC concerning electoral records within its exclusive custody. Where an election petition raises an issue concerning BVAS records, polling-unit result sheets, accreditation data, electronic transmission records or other materials generated and maintained by INEC, the Commission should be required to produce the relevant records. Failure to produce such records without reasonable justification should permit an appropriate adverse inference, without imposing a blanket reversal of the burden of proof on INEC.

The Bill would also make the timely upload of polling-unit results through BVAS to the IReV portal a clear statutory obligation, with defined timelines and publicly accessible records.

In addition, it would establish an AI-assisted electoral audit framework to detect inconsistencies between accreditation data, BVAS entries, result sheets and subsequent collation figures. AI would serve as an auditing and anomaly-detection tool, not as a decision-maker in determining electoral outcomes.

Finally, every electronic electoral record should have a secure, tamper-evident audit trail, while election tribunals should have expedited access to relevant digital records during election petitions.

The objective is simple: the citizen should be able to see the result, the electoral body should be able to prove the integrity of the process, and the courts should have direct access to the evidence necessary to determine electoral disputes.

THE PROBLEM

Flooding is a recurring risk in Ekiti State. In September 2023, the Ureje River overflowed in Ado-Ekiti, submerging homes and businesses and trapping commuters. In 2025, NiMet warned that Ekiti could be a flashpoint for flooding. In 2026, NiMet again listed Ekiti among states likely to see flooding, and the state disbursed N105 million in cash and materials to 159 rainstorm and flood victims.

The government is responding. It has spent over N1.18 billion between 2023 and 2026 on flood-control interventions, including dredging and drainage rehabilitation. But infrastructure alone is not enough. Communities also need timely warnings, clear guidance and a way to report hazards early.

THE PROPOSAL

Establish a Community Climate and Flood Early Warning & Response Framework, coordinated by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, working with:

- Ekiti State Environmental Protection and Watershed Management Agency

- Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development

- Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency (EKSEMA)

- Ministries of Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Health, Education, and Agriculture and Food Security

- State waste management authority

- Local Government Areas

- Technical partners: NiMet, NIHSA and NEMA

KEY COMPONENTS

1. Public Flood Risk Map: Publish and regularly update a map of flood-prone communities, roads, schools, health facilities and critical infrastructure.

2. Early Warning Channels: Relay NiMet, NIHSA and NEMA alerts through SMS, radio, social media, traditional rulers, community leaders, schools, markets and faith centres, in English and Yoruba.

3. Community Focal Persons: Train and equip at least one person per ward to receive warnings and coordinate local response.

4. Clear Responsibilities: Define what each ministry, agency and LGA does before, during and after floods.

5. Drainage, Waste and Land Use: Link waste management and physical planning to drain clearing and enforcement against structures on waterways.

6. Inclusive Communication: Make alerts and evacuation plans accessible to persons with disabilities, children, older people and women.

7. Citizen Reporting: Set up a simple hotline, WhatsApp or SMS channel for reporting blocked drains and dangerous waterways, with feedback to reporters.

8. Public Reporting: Publish annual reports on flood-risk spending and outcomes.

IMPLEMENTATION

Phase 1 (0-6 months): Pilot in flood hotspots in Ado-Ekiti, Ikere and Irepodun/Ifelodun. Train focal persons and test alert channels.

Phase 2 (6-18 months): Publish the state flood risk map and scale statewide.

Funding: Reallocate a small share of existing flood-control spending, supported by development partners.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Faster warnings, fewer flood losses, better coordination between agencies and communities, and a shift from reacting to floods toward preparedness.

This framework complements existing government efforts by connecting them more effectively with the communities they protect.

Fixing Our Primary Health Care Centres

Primary health care (PHC) centres are the first place most families go when they are sick. But many face three big problems: too few health workers, poor buildings and equipment, and high out-of-pocket costs that push families away from care.

My policy idea is a PHC Strengthening Policy:

1. Staff: Give health workers in rural areas extra allowances and housing support, and train more community health workers.
2. Infrastructure: Protect part of the state health budget for PHC upgrades, such as water, electricity, drugs, and equipment, and publish yearly how it was spent.
3. Cost: Enrol low-income families in the state health insurance scheme, and make services like antenatal care and child immunisation free.

When PHC centres are staffed, equipped, and affordable, families get care early, and fewer end up in expensive hospitals.

Lagos state is known for its bouyant IGR, Population and Excellence. But, perhaps knowingly or unknowingly, one thing evades the keen eye of it's Government.

During the First Tenure of the Late President Muhammadu Buhari, He labeled the Youths as "lazy Youths" . Recently this year, The popular Musician YCEE termed the youth with a concept he called "Olodo Uprising". While you might think there is no correlation between these two examples, I'll have you know that bothe are dwelling on one subject "The Youths". Several examples also exist where by yhe Youths are being called out in terms of their lifestyle,Behavioral Patterns, social interaction, Mindset and Career Choices.

It is undisputable that there are serious underlying problems regarding "The Youths" and concerns have been raised regularly over the years by several parties. But then let's talk about Practical Solutions counter this Problems.

One of the Problems I'll be highlighting now is the Financial capacity of Tertiary Students and how that affect their lifestyle and career choices.

Imagine chinedu goes to a tertiary institution in lagos, poor background, single mother, 5 children's and a monthly wage of 30,000 which is not even up to the minimum wages in Nigeria as contained in the constitution!. We'd still come back to that. Now! The economy has hitting a depressive curve, there's sudden surge in prices of normal goods, same wages, more debit.

Chinedu has no to means to pay his school fees and accommodation fees, his barbing skills is not desired by people and he has no avenue to raise money. Nelfund is not feasible for him as his students records is missing, One management issue from three different sources. "Federal, state and institution".

Then he falls to social vices, started to engage in shady activities to make ends meet and later got involved in cyber crime. Now chinedu has been arrested and there ends his journey.

The light shines on Raphael as he makes his way to his departmental Legislative business sitting.

He trekked to the venue, he dosent have the money, it wasn't easy but he is determined. His parents are middle class fighting legal suits of cases they are innocent about, but the shadow casted on the truth seems difficult to unveil.

He survives mostly on loan and scholarship schemes. He dosent have a trade he has learnt due to the finances. He applied for a Government initiative But the last time he Checked, FME.TVETS that was supposed to launch by August hasn't even closed for Registration in the month of October. Another Implementation Issue to take not of. but all still the same. It is LazyYouths and Olodo Uprising.

There should be a body regulating policy implementation and management transparency alien from external and internal influence.

Alot of ideas, A lot of Dreams, A lot of career paths sniffed off along the day due to a single selfish interest.

I should stop here. That is a discussion of another day. But while elections is by the corner and all political stakeholders are active. I hope after elections, the same energy can be sustained.

Osun needs cleaner communities and stronger local accountability. I propose a policy that strengthens waste collection, empowers community sanitation monitoring, creates citizen reporting channels, and promotes environmental health education

#Osun #GoodGovernance #EnvironmentalHealth #CitizenParticipation #WasteManagement

Out-of-school children remain an important education challenge in Osun State. UNICEF/MICS data indicates that approximately 13% of primary-school-age children in the State are out of school. While Osun already has education institutions, schools, Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs), community structures and education data systems, children can still fall through the gaps between identification, intervention and sustained participation.

I propose the Osun State Community-Based Out-of-School Children Identification, Re-Entry and Retention Framework, a coordinated system designed to strengthen the State’s existing response rather than create another agency or database.

The framework would establish a clear pathway:

Identification → Barrier Assessment → Referral → Re-enrolment → Follow-Up → Retention

First, schools, LGEAs, education inspectors, School-Based Management Committees, communities and qualified civil-society organisations would help identify children who are outside the education system. Each identified child would then undergo a simple assessment to understand the main barrier preventing participation, such as poverty, child labour, distance or access difficulties, disability or inclusion needs, household responsibilities or other documented circumstances.

The child would then be referred to the most appropriate existing education, social or community support. Where appropriate, this could include formal schooling, non-formal education, remedial learning or other approved educational pathways.

Importantly, re-enrolment would not be treated as the end of the process. Follow-up would take place at three, six and twelve months to determine whether the child remains in education and whether additional support is needed. The reasons for unsuccessful re-entry or retention would also be documented and used to improve future interventions.

The framework would initially be piloted in selected LGEAs representing different contexts, evaluated using measurable indicators and then refined before possible expansion across the State.

The goal is simple: identify the child, understand the barrier, connect the child to support and make sure the child stays in education.

This approach would help Osun State move beyond simply counting enrolment and towards measuring sustained educational participation, while making better use of the institutions, data systems and community structures that already exist.

Ogun State schools need stronger systems to identify and address student conflicts before they escalate into serious offences that can lead to children entering the correctional system.

I propose a School Conflict Prevention & Response Framework built around:

1- Functional counselling units staffed by trained personnel and monitored through annual performance indicators.

2-Structured mediation systems with documented case logs and clear resolution timelines.

3-Incident reporting protocols that feed into a state level dashboard for monitoring patterns and emerging risks.

4-Post incident reviews to identify systemic failures and ensure corrective action.

These measures can help schools intervene earlier, resolve conflicts before they become serious offences and ultimately reduce the number of children whose school related conflicts end in incarceration.

Title: Ogun State Public Project Tracking and Citizen Oversight Policy

Ogun State should establish a Public Project Tracking and Citizen Oversight Policy that allows citizens to easily monitor government-funded projects across the state.

Under the policy, every major government project should have a publicly accessible project profile showing the project location, approved budget, contractor, contract amount, expected completion date, current implementation status and funding released. Citizens should also be able to submit reports, photographs and feedback on projects in their communities.

The policy would strengthen transparency, improve legislative oversight and encourage citizens to participate in monitoring public expenditure. It would also help government agencies identify delayed or poorly implemented projects earlier and improve accountability in the use of public funds.

As Ogun already has an e-procurement and open-data platform, the proposed system could build on these existing structures and add a stronger citizen-monitoring component. (eprocurements.ogunstate.gov.ng)

The goal is simple: citizens should not only know what government promises to build, they should be able to track whether it is actually delivered , in progress or not yet done .

Lagos State has existing guidance and counselling structures and initiatives aimed at supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students. However, having these structures in place does not automatically guarantee that students can consistently access effective, confidential and appropriate support.

I propose a Lagos School Mental Health Implementation and Access Framework that establishes minimum standards for mental-health and psychosocial support across public schools.

The framework should include clear standards for the availability and deployment of qualified school counsellors, appropriate counsellor-to-student ratios, regular mental-health and emotional wellbeing education, training for relevant school personnel, confidential channels for students to seek help, and clearly defined referral pathways to primary and specialist mental-health services.

It should also introduce regular monitoring to assess whether school counselling services are functional and accessible, with data used to identify schools and communities requiring additional support.

The goal is not simply to create more programmes, but to ensure that existing commitments translate into meaningful access for students; particularly those in underserved communities.

A service cannot be considered truly accessible simply because it exists on paper. Every student should know where to seek help, be able to access it safely, and receive appropriate support when they do.