Michael Adewale Adesanya Declares Candidacy for Remo House of Representatives Bye-Election

 

.....A Vision Rooted in Leadership Experience. A Strategy Anchored in Policy, Education, and Enterprise.

 

Michael Adewale Adesanya, a 37-year-old global business leader, educator, and native son of Remo, has officially declared his candidacy for the upcoming bye-election to represent Remo Federal Constituency in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. His mission: to activate Remo’s untapped economic potential and reclaim its legacy as a national beacon of education and enterprise.

“Remo is the economic throat of Nigeria, a gateway between Lagos and the hinterlands, blessed with human capital, trade access, and industrial potential,” said Adewale. “But our people are struggling. The economy is biting, opportunities are shrinking, and development feels like it’s passing by the 600,000 plus inhabitants of Remo. It’s time we had a representative who doesn’t just know Abuja—but knows how to move Abuja for Remo.”

 

From the Streets of Sagamu to Silicon Valley—and Back

Raised in Isale Oko, Sagamu, Michael’s journey has always been deeply local—and boldly global. From winning 17 national science awards while schooling in Ikenne, to graduating with First-Class honors in Chemical Engineering from UNILAG and earning an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business in the United States, he has fused academic excellence with entrepreneurial grit. Professionally, Michael has led at Procter & Gamble, Jumia, and Gap Inc., before co-founding Suplias, a retail-tech startup backed by Y Combinator, and later launching Oris, a digital platform empowering over 1,000 Nigerian sales professionals. His professional journey has taken him across Europe, North America and Asia. But home is where the heart is. “I don’t just dream of progress—I build it. But it’s time we built it in Remo. I have seen progress in the broader world and the prosperity it brings. It’s time for Remo to rise.”

 

Turning Representation Into Real Results

Michael’s candidacy is rooted in one core belief: a seat in the House of Representatives is not just symbolic—it is strategic. With the right leadership, it becomes a platform to drive transformation through four key levers:

Education as a Legacy Investment: “Education is the bedrock of our prosperity”. Through his Adewale Students Conference (ASC), Michael has already impacted over 5,000 students and teachers in Ogun State in the last 4 years. Now, he aims to scale that success using both private-sector partnerships and federal education funds.

Entrepreneurship & Job Creation: “We will establish Remo as a center for innovation by supporting vocational training, digital skills, and micro-enterprise development—because the government's job is not to give everyone jobs, but to create an economy where jobs can thrive. I have done it with Oris, I can do it for Remo.”

Constituency Projects with Purpose: “From digital classrooms to youth-led businesses, we’ll use the federal constituency budget to invest in real tools of growth—not handouts, but springboards.”

Policy and Legislative Influence: “I will fight for policies that make towns like those in Remo an industrial magnet—advocating for infrastructure funding, power access, and special economic zone incentives.”

 

A Practical Fighter with an Urgent Mission

While major cities struggle, semi-urban areas like Remo bear the hardest brunt of Nigeria’s economic downturn, facing inflation, youth unemployment, and deteriorating infrastructure with less federal visibility. “We don’t need promises—we need plans,” Michael said. “A legislator’s power lies in budget advocacy, policy influence, and constituency investment. It’s not everything, but it’s enough to start the wheel of progress.” Michael’s plan of action is clear: use the position to unlock the machinery of government, leverage it with private-sector partnerships, and deliver targeted projects that directly impact lives.

 

A Call to Action

“This is not just a campaign—it’s a movement for Remo’s rebirth. I have a history of championing change through leadership. I’ve built businesses from scratch. Now, I’m ready to take that same energy to Abuja—for our schools, our markets, our mothers, and our youth.” Michael’s candidacy calls on the people of Remo—home and abroad—to believe again. To rise above the status quo. To build a Remo that leads Nigeria in education, industry, and innovation.

 

“I’m not asking you to dream. I’m asking you to build with me.”

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