In his role as the Member representing Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives (10th Assembly, since 2023), Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI) has distinguished himself through proactive lawmaking, strategic committee leadership, targeted advocacy for border and rural communities, and tangible constituency deliverables.
His performance in just over two years (as highlighted in mid-term reviews and scorecards around late 2025) underscores a blend of national-level influence and grassroots responsiveness—qualities that elevate him above many peers and bolster his credentials as a ready-for-governorship leader.
Legislative Contributions: Bills, Motions, and Policy Advocacy
GNI has been remarkably active in lawmaking, focusing on education, vocational training, economic development, and border security—issues central to his constituency’s challenges and Ogun State’s broader needs:
– Sponsored Bills with Significant Progress:
– Federal Institute of Technical and Vocational Education, Imeko (HB.226): Passed Third Reading on May 20, 2025.
This bill aims to establish a federal institution in Imeko to boost technical and vocational skills in rural areas, directly linking education to employability and addressing youth unemployment in border communities.
– Agro-Processing and Export Free Trade Zone (Yewa North/Imeko-Afon) Bill (HB.219): Cleared Third Reading in July 2025. It seeks to create a specialized zone to promote agro-processing, exports, and economic growth in his constituency, leveraging Yewa’s agricultural potential for job creation and revenue.
– Federal Scholarship Regulation Bill (HB.1843): Sponsored to institutionalize transparency and merit in federal scholarship awards, reducing arbitrariness and ensuring fair access for deserving students nationwide, with particular benefits for underrepresented areas like Ogun West.
– Other Legislative Initiatives:
– Motions advocating for special palliatives, enhanced security, and national priority status for border communities—highlighting smuggling, insecurity, and infrastructure deficits unique to Yewa North/Imeko-Afon.
– Advocacy for partial lifting of bans on petroleum product sales within 20km of borders (to ease economic hardships in frontier areas).
– Contributions to debates on national reconciliation, integration, and policies affecting education financing and higher institutions.
– Committee Leadership:
GNI has chaired key committees, including:
– Student Loans, Scholarships and Higher Education Financing.
– Federal Polytechnics (among others in his tenure).
These roles have amplified his influence on education access, funding, and institutional reforms—positioning him as a voice for equitable opportunities.
His legislative style is described as purposeful and disciplined, with a focus on bills that deliver long-term institutional change rather than short-term optics.
Constituency Functions and Empowerment: Delivering the “New Deal”
GNI’s on-ground impact reinforces his legislative work, emphasizing self-reliance, education, health, infrastructure, and economic empowerment across all 21 wards in Yewa North/Imeko-Afon:
– Education Interventions:
– Personal funding for monthly allowances of 20 qualified Mathematics and English teachers in public secondary schools (ongoing since around early 2025, with millions committed).
– Distribution of school materials, JAMB forms, and facilitation of federal scholarships for students.
– Renovation and commissioning of classroom blocks (e.g., at RMC Primary School in Iwoye), foundation-laying for new ones, and broader education support programs.
– Economic and Empowerment Programs:
– Regular empowerment initiatives providing grinding machines, business tools, and support for women and youth to foster self-reliance and reduce dependency.
– Mid-term constituency engagements (e.g., series in late 2025) featuring mega events with joy, hope, and direct interventions in agriculture, small businesses, and community development.
– Focus on border-specific needs, including security enhancements and community safety projects.
– Infrastructure and Social Interventions:
– Execution of constituency projects spanning critical sectors: construction/renovation of schools, health facilities, roads (where facilitated), and other dividends of democracy.
– Health, agricultural, and social support programs that touch lives directly, often highlighted in documentaries and mid-term reports as “legacy in motion.”
These efforts are grassroots-driven—consulting constituents, traditional rulers, and community leaders—ensuring interventions address real needs without imposing top-down solutions.
Why This Record Sets GNI Apart
In a National Assembly where many representatives prioritize visibility over impact, GNI’s approach stands out: combining high-level bill sponsorship (with multiple bills advancing to Third Reading), influential committee chairs, advocacy for marginalized border areas, and sustained, measurable constituency deliverables.
His work bridges federal policy with local realities—empowering youth through education and skills, boosting the economy via agro-zones, and advocating for border equity—while building trust through consistency and transparency.
This track record not only demonstrates effective representation but also showcases the governance style Ogun State could expect under his leadership: experienced, equitable, and results-oriented.
As the 2027 race approaching , GNI’s legislative and constituency achievements provide a compelling case for why he is viewed as a front-runner—proven, purposeful, and deeply connected to the people he seeks to serve. Believe.
Pamela O. political columnist, analyst and commentator.
