South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has charged politicians to always give back to the society either in form of job creation or empowerment for the people.
Ajadi made this known while speaking with Journalists in Ibadan on Sunday after he received Father Abraham Distinguished Award as part of the 2025 Father’s Day Ceremony of the New Heritage Baptist Church Eniosa – Ibadan.
Ambassdor Ajadi was accompanied by a delegation of NNPP leaders, including the South-West Public Relations Officer, Hon. Kilamuwaye Badmus; Ogun 2023 Central senatorial candidate, Hon. Kehinde Teluwo; Ifo Constituency II 2023 House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Akingbala Semiu; and Ogun Waterside House of Assembly 2023 candidate, Hon. Fatai Adenaya Modawoni.
Others are the marketing representative of Bullion Records, Mr. Agboola Isaac Olakunle, and the Head of Media and Publicity Secretary of Bullion Records, Mr. Ibrahim Taofeek Kegbegbe
Ajadi who received the award in conjunction with other eminent Nigerians including the Oyo State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, ( NUJ), Chief Ademola Babalola urged politicians to always think of how to better the life of the citizens whenever they occupy political offices.
According to him, “One area where many politicians failed is to demonstrate their little contributions as a way of paying back to the society.
“As a politician you know your status before you get to the political office. It is not a bad thing if you take little out of what God has provided for you to help the masses . You suppose to think of your community, how are they fearing and do whatever you can do to improve their lives. When election comes they will rally round and votes for you. If you refuse to pay back, they may turn their back on you during elections.
“My advice to all politicians especially those who are opportune to serve is that they must not forget people that voted them into position of authority. It is their responsibility to give back to the society by providing job opportunities or empowerment opportunities for the people of their society or community”.
Speaking on the role of the fathers in their families, Ajadi said fathers as the head of the families must provide Godly guidance to their children, noting that their role is very important in the upbringing of children.
He commended the Men Missionary Union of the New Heritage Baptist Church Eniosa in Ibadan for celebrating the fathers, saying it is a good thing to keep reminding the fathers not to forget their role to their children and their wives.
“It is very important for fathers to take charge of their families They need to guide the children, teach them in the ways of the Lord. Teach them the exact God they should be serving and how they can believe in God. This will guide them as they are growing up.
“A responsible father is one that provides for the family and teach members of the family in the way of the Lord. A responsible father should not assume that their children should know but they should continue to guide their steps until they are on their own as adults”, he said
