*Olajide, second from right, with some members of the community.

Fulfilment

By Olawale Alabi

Ibadan (August 17, 2026) A member of the House of Representatives, Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has redeemed his pledge of a two million Naira donation to the Eruwa Muslim Community (ERMUC).

It was the fulfillment of a commitment he made during the community’s third Ileya Get-Together lecture in May.

The pledge was made ahead of the programme, held on May 30, at the Islamic Primary School at Sango in Eruwa, with the theme “The Importance of Brotherhood in Islam”.

Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, was unable to attend the gathering personally as he was in Saudi Arabia performing Umrah at the time.

His absence, however, did not affect the commitment he had made to the Muslim community.

The third Ileya Get-Together lecture brought together Muslim scholars, traditional rulers, political leaders, community stakeholders and members of the Muslim community.

Speaking on the gesture, the organisers said it further demonstrated the lawmaker’s commitment to supporting community-driven initiatives and maintaining strong relationships with religious and grassroots institutions.

The redemption of the pledge has also provided an opportunity for supporters of the lawmaker to highlight what they described as his “promise and fulfilment” approach to public service.

They pointed out that the credibility of political representation is measured not only by promises made at public gatherings but by the extent to which such commitments are ultimately honoured.(www.crestnewsonline.ng)