Unwavering Commitment to the Creation of Ijebu State
“Remain passionate and committed to the creation of Ijebu State, working with leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders and representatives through the appropriate constitutional and democratic processes.”
A Just, Long-Overdue Constitutional Aspiration
The demand for Ijebu State is one of the most historically grounded, culturally homogenous, and economically viable statehood requests in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Ijebuland boasts centuries of organized municipal governance, rich cultural heritage under the sacred throne of the Awujale, expansive human capital, and exceptional commercial prowess.
As a Member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ijebu Central (Ijebu-Ode, Odogbolu, and Ijebu North-East), Hon. Rasak Oluwakemi Daddah views the realization of Ijebu State not merely as an aspiration, but as an urgent legislative priority to accelerate decentralized development, infrastructural modernization, and self-determination for the Ijebu people.
Strategic Pillars of Statehood Advocacy
Constitutional Sponsorship in the National Assembly
Direct sponsorship and legislative lobbying of bills and constitutional amendments in the House of Representatives advocating for the recognition and establishment of Ijebu State.
Active Alignment with Traditional Institutions
Working in profound reverence and active strategic partnership with the Awujale of Ijebuland, Council of Obas, and local Baales to present a unified historical and cultural position.
Economic Viability & Resource Viability Blueprint
Articulating the formidable economic foundation of Ijebuland: extensive agricultural belts, industrial corridors, commerce, port connectivity, and educational institutions.
Multi-Party National Coalition Building
Building legislative bridges across party caucuses and geopolitical zones in the Federal House of Representatives to secure requisite two-thirds majorities.
Traditional Institutions & Community Security
Hon. Daddah maintains deep reverence for royal institutions and recognizes their pivotal role in community leadership, mediation, and communal peace-building. At the National Assembly, he will actively push for statutory advisory roles and logistical backing for monarchs and Baales, partnering with local security formations to safeguard peace across all kingdoms of Ijebuland.
The 6-Point Covenant for Ijebu Central
Health & Community Wellbeing
Introduce an enhanced Community Health Insurance Scheme tailored for market traders, artisans, and families, while establishing additional modern primary health centres.
Youth & Adult Empowerment
Promote aggressive skills acquisition, vocational training, entrepreneurial mentorship, apprenticeships, and direct equipment grants for youths, women, and micro-traders.
Traditional Institutions & Security
Accord supreme respect and statutory support to traditional institutions, partnering with royal fathers, community leadership, and security formations to safeguard Ijebu land.
Creation of Ijebu State
Remain passionately and unswervingly committed to the historic aspiration for the creation of Ijebu State, championing the cause through legislative mechanisms at the National Assembly.
Education, ICT & Opportunity
Sponsor educational scholarships, expand digital literacy, build tech innovation hubs, and establish learning pathways that prepare young minds for international competitive enterprise.
Food Security & Local Prosperity
Empower agrarian communities, agricultural cooperatives, agro-processors, and open dynamic farm-to-market trade routes so agriculture generates abundant food and sustainable livelihoods.