Surulere Reps Bye-Election:  Fuad Kayode Laguda; The Grassroot Man Who The Cap Fits

LAGOS – Following the resignation of Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as the Honourable Speaker of the Federal House of, due to his appointment as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, many aspirants have been eyeing the Green Chamber as substitute to the position through the coming Bye-Election in the area.

Recall Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila was representing Surulere Federal Constituency 1, in the Green Chamber before the his new appointment.

Amongst those justing for the vacant position is Mr. Fuad Kayode Laguda, the most experienced, both in politics and public service, and arguably the most widely accepted with grassroots connection and choice.

Mr. Laguda, the immediate past All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Surulere area of Lagos, and the APC adopted aspirant, is being described as the man who the cap fits, to represent Surulere Federal Constituency 1 at the National Assembly.

If given the opportunity, Laguda’s leadership prowess will manifest in many diverse areas of representing his constituents, the impact of which will bring lease of life to Surulere residents.

Against this backdrop, FKL as he is fondly called, is readily prepared, fit and capable with massive strength, good character, humility and honour.

And the Lagos-born politician is ready to judiciously utilize the greatest opportunity to the advantage of Surulere Federal Constituency 1.

Laguda is no doubt a grassroot mobilizer, home-breed who is very popular among the people, not just because of the massive demonstration of love he has shown them, but because he is a brand the people of the area is proud to have as their representative at the Green Chamber.

With his democratic experience, Laguda will surely build on the existing structure already established by Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila with a view to advanced and prioritized major infrastructural needs of his constituents that will improve the quality of their lives.

According to Independent Project Reviewers, FKL agenda for Surulere Federal Constituency 1, for continuity of development in education, youth development, job creation, economic growth, healthcare enhancement, social welfare and inclusion, transparency and accountability, security and community safety and infrastructural development.

Laguda also has a track record of humanitarian service having been a trustee of the Patriotic Surulere Association, the chairman board of trustee, Magdalene and Maravi Foundation, where he single-handedly carried out many activities that touched the lives of the people of Surulere.

These gestures include education, health, employment opportunities, Youth empowerment and business owners among others, and he has continued to be a source of hope to many.

It would be recalled that Laguda is always dedicated to the commitment of girl-child development and support for orphans with a view at making their dreams a reality, and providing support to make them the best they can be in their endeavours.

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