The National Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially cleared Hon. Remi Odunsi (née Oluwalogbon) to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Kosofe Federal Constituency in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
Background and Screening
Odunsi, who currently serves as the National Director of Women Mobilisation for the Remi Tinubu Support Organization, underwent the screening process and received the party's formal approval to run under the APC banner. Following the screening, she expressed her commitment to providing purposeful and impactful leadership for the people of Kosofe Federal Constituency if elected.
Grassroots Politician and Philanthropist
Widely recognized as a grassroots politician and philanthropist, Odunsi is known for her extensive community service initiatives, empowerment programs targeting women, and support for vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and the underprivileged. She stated that her decision to contest was motivated by a desire to expand her contributions to community development and enhance the welfare of residents across the constituency.
Representing Kosofe at the National Assembly, she noted, would provide a stronger platform to address local challenges and scale up initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods.
Support from Advocacy Groups
Her candidacy has also received backing from the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Youth & Women Network, whose members welcomed her after the completion of her nomination process. The National Coordinator of the group, Adewumi Adetolaju, described Odunsi as a credible and visionary leader capable of delivering effective representation for the constituency. He affirmed the group's commitment to mobilizing grassroots support for her across Kosofe.
Educational and Professional Background
Odunsi holds a degree in Management and Accounting from the University of Ife, along with an ACCA certification. She has also attended executive programs at Lagos Business School, Harvard University, and EDHEC Business School. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eridan Group and serves on the boards of Mascot Insurance Brokers, Executive Coach Builders, and Lighthouse Group.
Community Impact Initiatives
Her “Threefold Impact” initiative has delivered solar-powered boreholes across Lagos, Ogun, and Ibadan, supported school renovation projects, and provided annual food support to over 5,000 families. Additionally, she highlighted her partnership with Lotus Bank in training and providing grant funding to market women through the Street Business School initiative in 2024.
Legislative Agenda
Speaking on her ambition, Odunsi said her goal is to deepen community development efforts while ensuring effective representation for the people of Kosofe. “At the National Assembly, laws are made and policies are shaped. I believe this platform will enable me to scale up the impact of the work I have already been doing for years,” she said. Her legislative agenda will focus on youth empowerment, women’s access to enterprise finance, healthcare expansion, infrastructure development, and support for small businesses within the constituency.
Odunsi is also a recipient of the Yessiey Philanthropist of the Year Award.
