Lagos Lawmaker Princess Omolara Oyekan-Olumegbon Empowers Constituents with Food and Cash Gifts
Princess Omolara Oyekan-Olumegbon, the lawmaker representing Lagos Island Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has empowered her constituents with food items and cash gifts, while reiterating her unwavering commitment to improving their welfare and living conditions.
Grassroots Impact and Personal Initiative
Speaking at a recent empowerment event, Olumegbon explained that her initiative is driven by a desire to replicate grassroots impact in alignment with programmes at both the state and federal levels. "I have domesticated what is happening at the state and federal levels within my constituency by providing stipends to my people, no matter how small," she stated.
The lawmaker emphasized that this is her personal initiative, supported by a few friends. "We started by giving N10,000 and N20,000, and we hope to increase it to N50,000 per beneficiary. Thousands of people are here today, and we will continue to do more. I have very supportive friends," she added.
Ongoing Outreach and Development Programmes
Olumegbon noted that similar interventions were carried out in 2024 and 2025, with 2026 witnessing multiple outreach programmes including:
- New Year palliatives
- Distribution of free JAMB and WASSCE forms
- Support for widows
- Activities marking the International Day of the Girl Child
She further disclosed that her office has implemented comprehensive development initiatives across all 10 wards in the constituency, including:
- Back-to-school programmes
- Solar energy projects
- Women empowerment schemes
- Community development projects
- Widespread distribution of food packs
Food Subsidy and Collaborative Approach
"We subsidise food items. In our last exercise, about 10,000 people benefited, with food items worth N10,000 sold for N4,500," Olumegbon revealed.
The lawmaker addressed comparisons with other legislators, stating: "I do not like comparisons with other lawmakers. As parliamentarians, we may not be able to fund all these initiatives alone, but with support from well-meaning individuals, we are making it work."
Children's Programmes and Political Engagement
Olumegbon also highlighted programmes specifically targeted at children, including an annual recreational initiative. "We brought an amusement park experience to Lagos Island, and the children look forward to it every year. We will continue to expand it," she said.
Regarding political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections, she explained that efforts have been made to mobilise party members through e-registration drives and voter education campaigns conducted in Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba languages to encourage active civic participation.
Commitment to Sustained Support
The lawmaker reiterated her commitment to delivering more people-oriented projects and sustaining support for constituents across Lagos Island Constituency I. Her empowerment initiative represents a comprehensive approach to constituency development that addresses immediate needs while building long-term community resilience through education, economic support, and social welfare programmes.
