The bedrock of a good governance is fair representation, equity and justice. And the essence of good governance is to promote and enhance the welfare of the entire people under your jurisdiction

The Distinguished Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Abuja; His Excellency, The Senator,
Otunba (Engr.) Gbenga Daniel, FNSE, FAEng.

It is well known fact that Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel “OGD” is a very successful business man before venturing into politics. His company “Krestal Laurel” is an household name in sub-saharan. In the business of Elevators in this Country and Africa, it is Krestal Laurel and others.
Otunba Gbenga Daniel”OGD” a name synonymous with progress and visionary leadership in Ogun State, is seeking a second term as the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District. His distinguished career in public service has seen him excel in various roles, culminating in his current position as a voice for the people of Ogun East in the National Assembly.

Prior to his senatorial role, Otunba Daniel served as the Governor of Ogun State for eight years, leaving an indelible mark on the state’s infrastructure, economic development, and social programs. His tenure was marked by significant advancements in various sectors, establishing him as a proven leader with a commitment to improving the lives of his constituents. Here are some of OGD’s Landmark Achievements in Ogun State as Executive Governor between 2003 to 2011;

1. Built the Gateway International Stadium and Game Village, Ijebu Ode.
2. Built the Sagamu International Stadium.
3. Built the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Sagamu (the best so far in the country).
4. Established the Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu Igbo.
5. Established the Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade.
6. Established the D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori, Ewekoro LG.
7. Established the Gateway Industrial and Petrol-Gas Institute, Oni, Ogun Waterside.
8. Built Sagamu International Market. (All these 1 to 8 and many other projects by OGD were built by Local Contractors owned by Competent Engineers of Ogun State Origin, therefore keeping Ogun State money in Ogun State)
9. Conceptualized, initiated and started the Ogun State Agro-Cargo Airport, Ilisan/Iperu (appreciation to the current Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON on the landmark achievement of the completion of the Airport, this is a feat which has no doubt registered Ogun State on the nation and global aviation sector map. It takes an exemplary courage, dedication and commitment for a government to continue a project that was initiated by the previous administration, this project was abandoned for eight “8” years of the immediate Past government of Senator Ibikunle Amosun “SIA”. Kudos to PDA for this great step. OGD initiated, conceptualized and started the Airport Project in 2004)
10. Established the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode (the first University of Education in Nigeria)
11. Established the Sagamu Industrial Estate Corridor “Flowergate Industrial Estate” (providing jobs for thousands of citizens in Ogun East, Ogun State and the nation at large, and also increasing the economic base of the people living around the area).
12. Established the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE), which provides jobs for citizens.
13. Employment of over 16,000 Teachers under the Voluntary Teachers Service “VTS” Scheme.
14. Doubled the Ogun State Civil Service and Local Government Service Workforce as a way of providing jobs for the army of youth in the State (many citizens are beneficiaries).
15. Initiated the Olokola Free Trade Zone, OKFTZ in Ogun Waterside with several components like OKLNG, OK Deep Seaport etc)
16. Established the Ogun State Employment Generation Program “OGEGEP” to train Artisans and also empower them to be self employed.
17. Implemented the Multi Campus System of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, with the Engineering College at Ibogun (Ogun Central), Agricultural College at Ayetoro, Yewa North (Ogun West), Health Sciences and Medical College at Ikenne and OOUTH, Sagamu respectively (Ogun East). OGD also moved OOU to its Permanent Site.
18. Established the Ogun State Agricultural and Micro Credit Agency “OSAMCA” to provide financial support to SMEs (Farmers, Market Men and Women etc)
19. Established the Ogun State Graduate Scheme “OGUNGRAD” to provide temporary jobs and financial assistance to Graduates of Ogun State Origin while they are still searching for jobs.
20. Created the Ogun State Rural Medical Program “OGRUMED”, to provide primary and secondary health care services for the citizens in rural areas of Ogun State.
21. Established the Ogun State Human Capital Development Programme “HUCAP”, under this programme all First Class Graduates of Ogun State origin were sponsored on scholarships for Post Graduate Studies in some of the best Universities in the world.
22. Organized the best National Sports Festival “The Gateway Games”, whose records are yet to be beaten years after. The first sports festival to declare profit after hosting, and the very first time the athletes from all States of the Federation were accommodated and catered for by the Host State. The game changed the total economic landscape of the State, turning the State from a sleepy civil servants State to an industrial and economic hub.
23. Established the Ogun State Electricity Project “OGSEP” that kept constant and urgent maintenance of Electricity facilities in Ogun State.
24. Established of the Ogun State Road Management Agency “OGROMA”, which tapped into local competencies and expertise in the building of Roads at the cheapest cost. OGROMA dualized the Abeokuta – Siun – Sagamu Road,
25. Under the 8 years of OGD as Governor, Local Government Elections were held twice, and the Local Government Councils were autonomous, which led to a Rapid Grassroots Development. Under OGD, Local Government Chairmen are building Schools, Hospitals, Markets, Town Halls, Hotels, Construction of Roads, Purchase of Transformers, Buying Official Cars for Political Functionaries, Career Officers, Royal Fathers etc. The economic landscape of rural areas boomed.

During the OGD era as Governor, there is no part of the State that he did not have his footprint of development (up till today go round the State, you’ll still see a lot of Projects tagged “OGD Team in Action”)

In his current role as Senator, Otunba Daniel has continued to demonstrate his dedication to serving the people of Ogun East. He has actively engaged in legislative processes, championed impactful initiatives, and consistently advocated for the interests of his constituents. He has been a strong voice for his people, demonstrating a commitment to their well-being and progress.
As a Senator, let see some of his interventions in Ogun East;
✅ *Bills and Motions Sponsored by OGD.*
1. Federal College of Aviation, Ilara Remo Ogun State Establishment Bill, 2023: Committee Stage.
2. South West Development Commission Establishment Bill 2023: Presidential Assent.
3. Federal Medical Center, Ijebu Ode Establishment Bill, 2024: Committee Stage.
4. Terminal Illness Trust Fund, Establishment Bill 2023: 2nd Reading
5. Media Practitioners Registration Council of Nigeria Establishment Bill 2024: 2nd Reading
6. National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure Act, Amendment Bill: 2nd Reading
7. Border Communities Development Agency, Amendment Bill, 2024: 2nd Reading
8. National Economic Coordinating and Intelligence Committee Bill, 2023: 1st Reading
9. Nigeria Academy of Science, Establishment Bill, 2023: 2nd Reading
10. Destruction of Mosquitoes and Other Disease Bearing Insects, Bill, 2024: 1st Reading
11. Hospices Establishment Bill, 2023: 1st Reading
12. Nigeria Maritime Trust Fund, Establishment Bill, 2024: To be submitted for 1st Reading
13. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ijebu Ode, Establishment Bill, 2024: To be submitted for 1st Reading
14. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (6th Alteration), Creation of Ijebu Ode State Bill, 2024: Committee Stage
15. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (6th Alteration), Sovereign Wealth Fund & Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority Constitutional Bodies Bill, 2024: 1st Reading
16. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (6th Alteration) Birth-Right Citizenship for Persons of African Descent Born in Nigeria and Either of Whose Parents or Grandparents were born in Nigeria Bill, 2024: 1st Reading.

✅ *Motions Moved By OGD At The Plenary*
1. Urgent Need to Intervene in the Flooding issues in Sagamu, Ijebu Areas and Paragi in Kwara North and other parts of the country: Taken.
2. The Demise of Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo (1929-2025), OFR: A pillar of Democracy, A Guardian of Equity, A Bridge to Nigeria’s Conscience: Taken

✅ *New Bills:*
1. Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode (Establishment) Bill, 2025
2. Nigeria Press Council (Amendment) Bill, 2025
3. Nigeria Maritime Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (2nd Reading)
Lead Debates ready:
1. Terminal Illness Trust Fund, Establishment Bill 2023
2. National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure Act, Amendment Bill
3. Border Communities Development Agency, Amendment Bill, 2024.

*SENATOR OGD’S EMPOWERMENTS/CAPACITY BUILDING & TRAININGS*
1. 2023 Rice Value Chain Training
2. Farmers Training in Ijebu Ode
3. Distribution of Fertilizers
4. Gateway Front Foundation Medical Outreach (FreeEye Care Screening, Free Glasses, Free treatments)
5. Free Eye (Cataract/Glaucoma) Surgeries
6. Food Palliatives Distribution in Ijebu Ode and Sagamu
7. Empowerment Programmes in Ijebu Ode and Sagamu
8. Tractor Donation and Farm Seeds Distribution
9. SMEDAN Empowerment for female farmers in Ijebu Ode
10. Distribution of Pesticides, Insecticides and Farming Equipment to farmers in Ijebu Ode
11. Interest Free Micro Credit Schemes/loans to small and Medium enterprises/Market women/men
12. 2023 Training and Empowerment on Agribusiness in Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State
13. 2024 Empowerment Of Rural Women in Ogun East Senatorial District
14. 2024 Vocational Training, Workshop and Grant in Various Skills For Unemployed Youths and Women in Ogun East
15. 2024 Provisions Of Agricultural Inputs to Farmers in Ogun East Senatorial District
16. 2024 ICT Training and Provision of Laptops for Teachers in Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State
17. 2024 Training and Empowerment in Aquaculture Value Chain for Youths and Women (grants and distribution of Fish Kiln) in Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State.
18. Provision of Educational Materials to School Students in Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State
19. Vocational Training and Empowerment for Youths and Women in Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State
20. 2024 Training and Empowerment for Youths on Agriculture in Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State
21. 2024 Medical Outreach and Provision of Household Supplies to the Elderly in Selected Communities in Ogun East Senatorial District
22. 2024 Educational Materials and Grants to Indigent Students in Ogun East Senatorial District
23. 2024 Hands-On Training on the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Empowers Local Fishing Communities tn Ogun East Senatorial District
24. 2024 Supply of Food Items (50mt of Rice and 50mt of Cowpea) to Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State
25. 2024 Procurement and Distribtuion of Empowerment Materials for Women and Children in Ogun East Senatorial, Ogun State.
26. 2024 Vocational Training and Empowerment of Women and Youths in Irrigation farming, fashion designing, cosmetology (withdistribution of Irrigation Water Pumps, sewing machines and Makeup kits) in Ogun East Senatorial, Ogun State.

✅ *Federal Government Funded Projects/Roads Rehabilitation in Ogun East Senatorial District facilitated by Senator OGD:*
1. Transformer Distributions in Ijebu Ode, Sotubo Sagamu, Ijebu East, Odogbolu etc
2. Renovation of Schools in Omu
3. Borehole projects in Ago Iwoye and Ijebu Ode, in Ijebu East, Ijebu Igbo, Ogbere, etc)
4. Road Rehabilitation in Sagamu Awolowo Avenue, Sagamu
5. Erosion Control projects in Sagamu
6. Tractor donation and Farm seeds distribution
7. Abigi, Makun-Omi Naval Base.
8. Supply and installation of Solar street lights in Ishara Remo, Obafemi Awolowo Way GRA/Isoso Sagamu, Ijebu Igbo, Ago Iwoye.
9. Fencing of Otunba Gbenga Daniel School Ewu Oliwo Sagamu
10. Flood Control in Aiyede/Ayila Ogun Waterside
11. Construction of (1.4km) Awokoya Rd, I/Ode
12. Construction of (1.7km) Odo-Egbo Junction/Ereko street/Ondo Rd Junction.
13. Rehabilitation of Gateway Hotel Annex/Conference Avenue (500mtrs) , GRA Ijebu Ode
14. Rehabilitation of selected streets (800mtrs) in Ijebu Ode GRA
15. Reconstruction of Joseph Oladeinde/Sani Luba Rd (1.5km)
16. Road projects in Omu (1km) Ongoing
17. Road project in Simawa (22km) ongoing
18. Road rehabilitation in Ewuga, Sagamu.

This is highly commendable from a First Timer Senator.

With OGD’s close working relationship with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Otunba Daniel is well-positioned to continue delivering tangible benefits to Ogun East. The synergy between the Senator and the President holds immense promise for the accelerated development of the senatorial district and the state as a whole.

The resounding success of Otunba Daniel’s performance in the Senate has made it clear that he truly deserves another term. His commitment to service, his legislative prowess, and his strong connections within the government make him an invaluable asset to Ogun East. Voters are encouraged to support Otunba Daniel and ensure the continuation of his exemplary leadership, paving the way for further progress and prosperity in Ogun East. His experience, dedication, and collaborative spirit make him the ideal candidate to represent the interests of his constituents in the years to come.

The debt we owe Otunba Gbenga Daniel “OGD is continued support and prayers.

The Late Reggae Legend; Bob Nesta Marley in one of his evergreen album said “Who the cap fits, let him wear it”. And the best appreciation for a job well done is a chance to do more.

Let us jointly re-elect Otunba Gbenga Daniel “OGD” as Senator, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR as President till 2031 under the ruling All Progressive Congress “APC”.