Sunmonu Attends Commissioning of OnaAra Hospital On 30 September 2017, Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu, attended the commissioning of the Ona-Ara hospital. The hospital is located in Ona-Ara Local Government within Oyo Central Senatorial District and is poised to provide top-class facilities to citizens. In her remarks, Sunmonu pledged to consider the area- as agreed with party leaders- when next facilitating electricity transformers, if needed to ensure that power at the hospital does not cause a problem for patients.

China Is Committed Towards Assiting MOSWEF To Develop Grassroots China Is Committed Towards Assiting MOSWEF To Develop Grassroots Today, 26 October 2017, the Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu Foundation (MOSWEF) held an Entrepreneurship Training Programme on “How to Manage a Sustainable Small Business” for 400 indigenes of Oyo state. It held at the International Institute for Tropical Agricultural (IITA), Ibadan. The programme was in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and GT Bank. In attendance as the Special Guest of Honour was His Excellency, Dr Zhou Pingjian, the Ambassador of China to Nigeria. In his remarks at the event, Dr Pingjian praised Sen. Sunmonu for being an erudite grassroots politician, whose Foundation was focussed on development, industry, good practice and sustainability. Mr Ambassador committed towards further collaborative investment and development to the Foundation. Sen. Sunmonu thanked the Ambassador for taking time out

The senator representing Oyo Central in the National Assembly, Monsurat Sunmonu, has decried the number of deplorable roads in her constituency. Sunmonu, who spoke yesterday when a delegation of her constituents visited her in Abuja, noted that most of the roads in the constituency have become death traps. The former Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker listed Oyo-Ogbomoso Road (under construction), Ibadan-Oyo and Oyo-Iseyin roads as the worst affected. The lawmaker, who displayed photographs of accident vehicles on the roads, said it was disheartening that accidents had become regular on the roads Sunmonu, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, noted that though she had raised the matter on the floor of the Senate, she would lead the delegation to take up the matter with the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), to seek quick fix of the roads. The senator said she would also work with her colleagues to ensure quick meas

SUNMONU TAKES OYO CENTRAL LEADERS TO VISIT POWER, WORKS & HOUSING MINISTRY  In a rare feat for a political office holder, Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, took political leaders to visit the Minister of State for Power, Works & Housing, Hon. Mustapha Baba Shehuri on 5 October 2017.  The agenda of the 5 October meeting attended by the leaders was also the state of infrastructure within the Oyo Central.  The leaders were able to lay before the Minister the challenges faced within the Senatorial District. Roads such as completion of the Oyo-Ogbomosho Expressway, Ibadan-Oyo Expressway, Oyo-Ife and a number of roads in Ibadan less-city such as Akaran road were all tabled, among others.  Sunmonu again copiously informed the Hon. Minister of ordeals on these roads and how she regularly saw and received calls about accidents.  The Minister in his remarks confirmed that the Distinguished Senator, who Chairs the Senate committed

Senate Passes Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Bill You will recall the motion moved by Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, during Senate Plenary on 15 November 2016 on the treatment of critical condition persons and gunshot victims. Today, 11 July 2017, the Senate passed the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Bill. The Bill, which was sent for Legislative Concurrence, seeks to establish a law that ensures that victims of gunshot wounds receive necessary treatment from medical workers and assistance from security agencies. Speaking on the passage of the Bill, President of The Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, stated that not every victim of a gunshot wound is a criminal, hence, it is important that a legal framework be put into place to avoid unnecessary loss of lives. “By the passage of this Bill, the Senate has moved to ensure that every hospital in Nigeria, both public and private, must accept to treat victims of gunshot wo

Sunmonu Football Scholarship: Sen. Sunmonu was visited by Usman Adelodun and his parents. Usman was the MVP of a football competition facilitated by the former Oyo State Speaker about four years ago. He used to play at Fola Tyre. Usman was the beneficiary of the Monsurat Sunmonu Football Scholarship at the Lead City University Football Academy for U-15 boys. The Academy is under the coordination of Former National Super Eagles FIFA Coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde. For the past four years he has continued to be sponsored by the Oyo Central Senator towards achieving his dream of being a professional footballer.

Sunmonu Commissions Classroom Blocks at Alma Mater On 2 July 2017, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, along with other members of the 1973/77 set, commissioned 3 blocks of classrooms at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo. The Oyo Central Senator contributed towards the classrooms as part of her desire to ensure students are able to access some of the best educational facilities.

SCHORLARSHIP PROVISION (Masters & Doctoral Degrees Programmes): Quest For Excellence: International Scholarship Opportunity In furtherance of her commitment to ensure some of the best educational opportunities to her constituents, the Senator representing Oyo Central has secured yet another international scholarship opportunity. The scholarship on offer is: * 1 or 2 year Masters programme * 3 year Doctoral programme The scholarship is in the following fields: * Public Administration * Economics * Law * Engineering The scholarship covers: * Tuition fees * One off resettlement fee * Accommodation * Monthly stipend as upkeep * Medical insurance * Flight tickets to and from country of scholarship TO APPLY: for this opportunity send a letter of application and credentials to mails@monsuratsunmonu.com including: * Field of interest * Copy of degree certificate and transcript * Local Government certificate of origin * Covering letter explaining why you should b

LEADING COMMITTEES MEMBERS ON FACT FINDING MISSION IN NEW YORK, USA- Achieving Goal on Schedule of Duty : IN THE PICTURE: L-R: Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shaaba Lafiaji; his House of Representatives counterpart, Hon. Ibrahim Dutse; Chairperson of the Committee, Sen, Monsurat Sunmonu; member of the House Committee, Hon. Mukaila Kassim; Deputy Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, Samson Itegboje; and other officials when the committees’ members visited the Mission on a fact-finding, in New York. "The Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Foreign Affairs have said that the era of non-payment of workers’ salaries at Nigerian foreign missions, was over. The committees, led by the Chairperson of the Senate Committee, Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu, stated this during a fact-finding mission to the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN in New York. Sunmonu regretted the condition of the members of staff and the infrastructure de

Oyo Central Petition Laid Before Senate Senator Monsurat Sunmonu has laid another petition concerning the citizens she represents before the Senate. Rising under Rule 41 of the Senate Standing Rules, the Senator representing Oyo Central laid a petition on behalf of 28 members of staff of the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) management over annual emoluments. The Senator urged the Senate to look into the matter. It will be recalled that Senator Sunmonu has previously laid a petition on behalf of a constituent before the Senate. The petition was with reference to Pa Solomon Ojo of Oluyole LG over non-payment of entitlements for over 28 years following retirement from the Nigeria Police. Pursuant to Sunmonu and the Senate's intervention, Pa Solomon was subsequently paid all his emoluments. As at 9th June 2017, the 8th Senate had dealt with and cleared 72 public petitions of which at least one was laid by Sen. Sunmonu.

Sunmonu's Bill to Establish College of Information and Technology in Oyo State Passes First Reading On 5 July 2017, a Bill sponsored by Senator Monsurat Sunmonu to establish a "College of Information and Technology in Oyo State" passed first reading in the Senate. The Bill seeks to establish an institution expected to be located in Oyo State. The proposed "College of Information and Technology" is designed to ensure equity and access to Specialised Information and Communication Technology at tertiary level. Under Sunmonu's Bill, the College is intended to be a conventional College, with limited and focused faculties and programmes specialising in ICT. Speaking on the Bill, the Oyo Central Senator said "This Bill was conceptualised and drafted in 2016, and we considered the peculiar circumstances in Oyo state while preparing it. We have brilliant youth in our state and if established, the institution will seriously aid youth development. In this

ACHIEVEMENT 10 PROVISION OF SCHORLARSHIP & BURSARIES TO DESERVED STUDENTS FROM OYO CENTRAL ZONE: Senator Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonun gave scholarships and Bursaries to some students in her constituency, Oyo Central Senatorial District. "Appreciation Of One's Efforts Is Always Encouraging- Sunmonu On the 24th September 2016 Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu sponsored the National Association of Oyo Students (NAOS) '5th Annual Oba Adeyemi Mathematics Competition' for the secondary school students across the four (4) local governments in Oyo town. The competition was held at Centenary Hall Federal School of Surveying, Oyo and the programme was attended by various eminent personalities. In advancement of her passion for academic excellence and support for brilliance, the senator promised that the competition's overall best student would be the beneficiary of a full academic scholarship. On the day, the best student scored a whopping 97%. His name was Olufunmilayo P

ACHIEVEMENT 9 >>> RESTORATION OF AGE-FORGOTTEN IN 1986 OF RANK & MONETARY DUE TO A WRONGFUL & FORCEFUL TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A SENIOR POLICE OFFICER WHO SERVED DILIGENTLY FROM OYO CENTRAL SENATORIAL ZONE: Pa Solomon Ojo from Oluyole LGA in Oyo Central Senatorial District, who was forcefully retired due to injury sustained in line of his duty in 1986 by Nigerian Police Force has been ordered to be paid all his outstanding benefits following the petition laid on the floor of the senate by Senator Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu

ACHIEVEMENT 8 >>>RECONSTRUCTION OF COLLAPSE BRIDGE AT AKOBO OJURIN IBADAN) Akobo oju'rin bridge, before and after Senator Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu's Intervention.... another promise kept

ACHIEVEMENT 7 >>>POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROJECT) On 6th of January, 2017, Senator Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu empowered Men, Women and youths of Oyo Central Senatorial District

ACHIEVEMENT 6 >>>SAVING OF AN ACCIDENT VICTIM FROM UNTIMELY DEATH Mr. Babs Kehinde, an accident victim enjoyed life saving and prompt intervention of the Distinguished Senator Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu at University College Hospital, Ibadan