By Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti
Honorable Wunmi Olubunmi Ogunlola is a respected member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state, whose commitment to the course of the party has not gone unnoticed by party members and leaders alike.
The leadership quality and the sterling character of the Ijero Ekiti-born politician explained why many people in the State and particularly those from Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 2, comprising of Ijero, Efon and Ekiti West see her her as a dependable person to represent their interest at the National Assembly come 2019.
Mrs Ogunlola is described as a reliable, tested and trusted woman of substance with hallmarks of good moral, ethical, upright, honourable, excellence, pure, worthy, honest, righteous, exemplary, and squeaky-clean which are qualities of a woman of virtue.
These qualities, no doubt, qualifies to be in forefront of any leadership role as a woman ambassador to go and represent the people's voice at the House of Representatives lower chamber in 2019 and beyond.
She also possesses outstanding qualities of loyalty and integrity that could be used to assess any one nursing the ambition of occupying such position at the lower Chamber of the National Assembly she is aspiring to go for now.
According to Grant D. Searchfield “A successful life is not an easy life. It is built on strong qualities, sacrifice, endeavor, loyalty and integrity.”
Also, Dr. Bill Tollefson said, "Loyalty is the highest virtue thought by abusers, and used as a control tool.” and Richard E. Grant noted “I place an enormous premium on loyalty. If someone betrays me, I can forgive them rationally, but emotionally I have found it impossible to do so.”
As honourable member of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mrs Ogunlola, remained loyal to the party at a very difficult time where she could have betrayed her leaders the way other women who were given the opportunity to serve in same capacity as her, did in the state fourth Assembly but she chose to toe the part of honour then and never derail up till this day.
Apart from these, Barr. Ogunlola did not let down her constituents at any point while representing them in the House of Assembly, rather she was involved in every creation and making of laws for the development of Ekiti state and giving the required and necessary support to the state government to ensure greater Ekiti.
Among bills sponsored by her then was the bill that gave hope to the people with disabilities in the state.
She is also known to be passionate about seeing that the rights of women, the youths and the generality of the people are promoted unhindered.
Mrs Ogunlola is also committed to being the voice to the voiceless at the highest level of Law making, and she has empowered several people of her constituency and beyond in the state during her days at the State House of Assembly.
Being a good team player with a strong analytical mind, her good interpersonal skill is attested to by all and sundry making her a well sought after mother, daughter, friend and companion with bold, strong, courageous and good sense of humour.
Also, prior to her joining politics, she was a principal Registrar in the Judiciary of Ekiti State.
On assuming duty as a member of Ekiti State House of Assembly, due to her exemplary maturity and virtues which endeared her to the heart of her fellow legislators, providence bestowed on her the position of the Chief Whip and Chairman, House Committee on Information and Civic Orientation where her performance greatly promoted gender equality and also Chairman House committee on HIV/AIDS.
Mrs Ogunlola who is one of the vocal women in Ekiti and Southwest politics is currently the South West Zonal Publicity Secretary of All Progressive Congress.
With all these outstanding qualities which she possesses, people will agree that Hon. Ogunlola should be sent again to represent the people of Ekiti central federal constituency ll, her Party, the women, and Ekiti people at the lower chamber, Abuja as she will not disappoint.
Born in Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria on July 19, 1965, Hon. Barr. Wunmi Olubunmi, after starting primary school at Itire, Lagos, attended Ikosi Methodist High School, Agbowa, Ansar-ud-Deen college ll, Isolo, Lagos and Otun Comprehensive High School, Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State. She has a Diploma in Law and Bachelor of Law LL.B (Hons) from the University of Ado Ekiti, Nigeria (now Ekiti State University).
She also received Barrister at Law (BL) from the Nigeria Law School, Abuja. She has acquired professional experience as legal practitioner, entrepreneur, retired administrator, communicator, and an astute politician. She is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, U.K. (2009).
Her training and capacity building experience include: Seminar on State Accountability and Voice Initiatives (SAVI) 2011, Participant, Seminar on Citizen Impact Legislation, Johannesburg (2011), Participant, Seminar on Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) 2011, Participant, African leadership centre, Nairobi, Kenya (2012), Participant, Capitol Hill Workshop, Washington D.C. (2013), and Seminar on Centre for Managements Development.
Awards she has received included: Humanitarian Award from Owena Golden Lion Club, Akure (2011), Award of Excellent 2011 (EFM, EKSU), Award of Excellent 2011 (Law student's society, faculty of Law, EKSU, Ado Ekiti ), Distinguished Achievers Award by the National Association of Women, Opinion Leaders NAWOL (2012), Iconic Women of the year by Iconic women international (2012), Cerificate of Recognition in Breaking Gender Barriers 2012 (NUJ, Ekiti State Council), and Recognition of Excellent Award 2012 (NYSC, Ekiti State Chapter).
Others are, Excellent in Political Leadership Award 2012 (PFN, Ekiti State Chapter), Special Award for Patriotism and Outstanding achievements in Ekiti State, 2012 (Kayegbo Publications), Award of Excellent for Strategic Constituency Empowerment 2013 (Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter), Award of Record Maker of the Year 2014 (National Association of Ijero Local Government Students NAILGS, OAU), and her hobbies include: Meeting people, Public speaking, Music and Dance.
A motivator and target oriented Ogunlola is married with children.
Therefore, Barr. Ogunlola deserved to be given the opportunity to serve at this higher level and should be supported by Ekiti women, party faithfuls, and Ekiti people as record her record has shown that if given the opportunity, she will never disappoint her leaders, the party and the people.
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