The Ibarapa East House of Assembly candidate of New Nigeria People’s Party NNPP, Comrade Olawale Ojewole Popularly Known as “Prof” Omoluabi 1, has vowed never to step down for anyone ahead of the 2023 Ibarapa East House of Assembly election.
Ojewola was replying to questions from one of our reporter at http://freshvoicenewsmedia.com.ng, said this is my reaction to the rumors going around that have stepped down for the current occupant of the position, Debo Ogundoyin, who’s the speaker of the Oyo Assembly.
Ojewola, who insisted on not giving up or stepping down to Debo, stated that his still in the race, and winning the election by God’s grace. No amount of intimidation, character assassination and begging can negate my movement to represent the good people of Ibarapa East in the 10th Assembly.
Let’s us continue our divine project. Our Able God is involved. Remember to preach our party logo, basket of fruits inscribed in Nigeria Map. NNPP is the party. Ojewola said,
Here is the Brief Profile Of Ojewola Olawale “Prof” Omoluabi 1
He has made a symbolic impact over the past ten years as a passionate advocate. He is a prolific writer and literary advocate with several books and articles to his credit. He has organized mentoring programmes on creative enterprise, youth empowerment, mentorship opportunity, entrepreneurship and skills acquisition for thousand of young people. He researches using literary devices in solving contemporary issues that’s affecting the overall development of the society.
He is well-respected for his social justice, advocacy and vast experience in spearheading literary campaigns and awareness programmes. As a public orator, he constantly spotlights social problems and contemporary challenges.
He has spoken to over 100, 000 young people through his periodic academic engagements in Ibarapa, Oyo state and Nigeria at large. As;
1. Guest Speaker, Fibsa National Annual Lecture in 2017.
2. Guest Speaker, Fibsa Annual Lecture, The Polytechnic, Ibadan in 2017.
3. Guest Speaker, Fibsa School of Statistics, Ibadan in 2018.
4. Guest Speaker, Federation of Eruwa Student’s Union, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa in 2019.
5. Guest Speaker, National Youth Summit facilitated by National Orientation Agency in 2021.
6. Guest Minister, Dozac 2021 Singles & Dinner Party organized by The Highway Of Holiness Ministry, Ibadan.
I was quite impressed by his organizational skill and enthusiastic drive for lobby and facilitation. Through which he has successfully organized the following events:
1. Best BrainMathematics Competition for Senior Secondary Schools in Ibarapa land ( Since 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017)
2. Teen Speaks Project to commemorate Children Day Celebration (Since 2016, maiden edition sponsored by Late RT. Hon. Adesina Michael ADEYEMO, former Speaker, Oyo state.)
3. World Speech Day Celebration with Ambassadorial Honours for Patriotic Citizens(Since 2017)
4. International Women Day Celebration with Award Recognition for deserved women(Since 2018)
5. International Youth Day Celebration( Since2018, 2020 and 2021 (with attendance of tertiary students across Ibarapa land, Institutions Officers, Stakeholders in Education and food sector across the state and The Olu of Igboora.)
6. Anti Teenage Pregnancy Stakeholders Advocacy Dialogue 2019 held at University of Ibadan with over 1000 participants in attendance.
7. Ibarapa Walks Against Rape with 76volunteers that matched across the seven towns in Ibarapa for 3days.
8. The SchoolOnline for 2020 SSCE Candidates during the Covid19 lockdown that has over 100 active participants.
9. Global Advocacy Dialogue on RAPE hosted on June 11th, 2021 at OSB Conference Hall, University Ibadan with over 750 teenagers selected across Public Secondary schools in Ibadan with free copy of his advocacy book titled, “Forbidden Flowers”.
10. 2021 International Girl’s Child Day Celebration with free distribution of books and writing materials to 46 pupils selected across eleven Public Primary And Junior Secondary schools held at Legislative Chamber, Ibarapa East Secretariat.
11. Advocacy Tour across100 Secondary Schools in Oyo state with special Book Reading Event using his advocacy book on Teenage Pregnancy titled, ” I MISSED A PERIOD “, that has been approved for the use of Junior Secondary School classes in the state.
He is the author and Publisher of the following scholastic works and many published articles:
1. Step By Step Mathematics.
2. Drive Your Dream To Reality ( Foreword written by; Chaplain Tunde Bankole)
3. Success Capsule ( Foreword written by ; Rt. Adesina Michael Adeyemo, Former Oyo Speaker)
4. Unforgettable Heroes and Heroines With Legendary Contributions to Ibarapa land ( Foreword written by; Sam Hunsu, Amazon Publisher)
5. Be Tough for the TOP ( Foreword written by; Barrister Adebayo Shittu, Former Minister of Communication, Federal Republic of Nigeria)
6. I MISSED A PERIOD ( Advocacy book on fight against Teenage Pregnancy with foreword written by; Ms Foluke Oyediran, First Female Clerk, Oyo state House of Assembly).
7. Forbidden Flowers ( Advocacy book on fight against RAPE with foreword written by; CP Ngozi Vivian Onadeko, the first female Commissioner of Police, Oyo state)
8. The Scholar Pen Magazine (An advocacy tool for identifying and mentoring of young writers in Ibarapa land).
9. Omoluabi Cultural Day celebration ( Since 2019)
In showcasing his sterling leadership acumen and his contribution to national cum continental development; he has served as the State Team Leader;
1. Youth Initiative for Development and Accountability.
2. Child Shield Initiative.
3. Youth Reformer Network.
4. Youth for Good Governance and Leadership Initiative.
In recognition of his roles and contributions to the society; he has been honoured locally, nationally and internationally.
Ojewola Olawale has been honoured locally, nationally and internationally. Among of such recognition are;
1. 2021 Community influencer Award by CEDARS For Human Welfare Initiative, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
2. Recipient of 2021 Eruwa Youths Award on Leadership category.
3. 2020 100 most influential Young people by Opportunity Hub.
4. He was honoured as the State Ambassador, Change Begins With Me project under the leadership of Mrs Dolapo Dosumu, the State Director, Oyo state Directorate, National Orientation Agency (NOA).
5. Recipient of Eruwa Youths Award on Advocacy Category in 2020.
6. Recipient of International Youth Ambassadorial Award by Caribbean Business School, Lagos , Nigeria in 2018.
7. Recipient of Meritorious Award of Excellence by Federation of Ayete STUDENT’S Union in 2017.
Ojewola Olawale is a resilient goal getter and vision setter. He is an encouragement to teaming youths to look inward and see the diverse opportunities yet untapped . He has been featured on both Television and Radio stations in Ibadan as public analyst and social commentator. Such as;
1. Fresh FM, Ibadan on Political Circuit hosted by Mayor Isaac Brown.
2. Star FM, Ibadan hosted by Amb. Opeyemi Ayanrinde.
3. Kings FM, Ibadan on “Issues of the Moments”, hosted by Toyese Oyebode.
4. Splash FM, Ibadan on, ” BooksSplash”, anchored by Michael Olatunbosun.
5. Mitv Ibadan Television station.
6. AIT Ibadan, Television Station.
7. Raypower FM Ibadan on Current Matters & Politics Today anchored by Afolabi Olayemi.
He has truly inspired and honored individuals and institutions to become more involved in societal development as an advocate of positive change and of a better society. Few of his award recipients are: Mrs Dolapo Dosumu( Ex- State Oyo state Director, NOA), Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela( Former Commissioner of Science, Education and Technology, Oyo state), Mrs Ngozi Onadeko (The Current, Commissioner of Police, Oyo state), Mrs Folake Ayoola ( The Current State Director, NOA Oyo state), Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju (The Current Board Chairman, Oyo State Water Corporation), Oyscatech, IgboOra, Baptist Model High School, Eruwa, Excel Microfinance Bank and others.
Recently, he has inspired and honoured twenty young people where the multiple award winner, “Adejoke Lasisi and host of others across Oyo state were celebrated at Eruwa Town Hall, Eruwa on Thursday, 28th of October, 2021.
His advocacy drive centered on education, health, culture, peace, security and value reorientation. No doubt, he is one of endowed youths that Oyo state should be proud of. His the Coordinator, Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide YCYW Ibarapa East Chapter.
