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ENGR. HON (MRS) JANET FEBISOLA ADEYEMI: EXPERIENCE, CAPACITY AND CONTINUITY FOR ONDO SOUTH
As Ondo South Senatorial District prepares for a possible vacancy following the ambassadorial appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, the question of succession has become a matter of strategic importance.
The district stands at a crossroads where effective representation, legislative competence, and deep understanding of governance are required to sustain momentum and protect its interests at the National Assembly.
Among the emerging voices, one name resonates with experience, credibility, and readiness: Engr. Hon. Mrs. Janet Febisola Adeyemi.
Born on July 16, 1958, and a proud indigene of Ileoluji, Ondo State, Engr. Hon. Mrs. Janet Febisola Adeyemi has etched her name in the annals of Nigeria’s public service through decades of dedicated national and state-level engagements.
Her political journey is anchored on substance rather than sentiment, making her exceptionally suited to step into the Ondo South senatorial role without a learning curve.
Engr. Hon. Mrs. Adeyemi served meritoriously in the Nigeria National House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003, where she quickly distinguished herself as a focused and result-oriented lawmaker.
During her tenure, she was appointed Chairman, House Committee on Irrigation, Flood and Erosion Control, and also served as Sub-Committee Chairman on Solid Minerals and Water Resources; committees directly linked to economic development, environmental sustainability, and rural prosperity.
Remarkably, despite serving under a minority political platform at the time, she sponsored and co-sponsored over fifteen bills that were enacted into law, alongside several other impactful legislative initiatives.
This achievement underscores her legislative dexterity, bipartisan appeal, and unwavering commitment to national progress, qualities indispensable for effective senatorial representation.
Beyond the legislature, Engr. Hon. Mrs. Adeyemi’s experience cuts across the executive and policy spheres.
She served as Senior Special Assistant to the Presidency on National Assembly Matters, a sensitive position that required strategic liaison, deep understanding of parliamentary procedures, and national political acumen.
Her role as an Executive Board Member of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) further positioned her at the heart of Nigeria’s infrastructure development and public-private partnership framework.
Her contributions to Ondo State’s economic development are equally noteworthy.
As Chairman of the Ondo State Cocoa Industry, she played a critical role in strengthening one of the state’s most vital economic sectors.
She also served on the Strategic Development and Policy Implementation Committee of the Ondo State Governor-elect in 2016, contributing her wealth of experience to governance planning and policy direction.
Currently, Engr. Hon. Mrs. Janet Febisola Adeyemi serves as President of Women in Mining in Nigeria, an affiliate of the International Women in Mining, where she continues to advocate for inclusive participation, sustainable resource management, and economic diversification.
This role aligns seamlessly with Ondo South’s vast solid mineral potential and the need for informed legislative advocacy in the sector.
As she seeks to represent Ondo South Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Hon. Mrs. Adeyemi brings to the table a rare blend of legislative experience, executive insight, technical expertise, and grassroots connection.
At a time when the district requires continuity without compromise, her readiness to assume office from day one makes her a natural successor.
Replacing a sitting senator is not merely about filling a seat; it is about safeguarding representation, sustaining influence, and advancing development. With her proven track record and enduring passion for service, Engr. Hon. Mrs. Janet Febisola Adeyemi stands as the most prepared, most qualified, and most dependable choice for Ondo South.
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