The Man YAYI: His Personality; His Politics, His Humanity
BY OLAJIDE AMUSAN
Everyman, regardless of circumstances of birth, is here to tell, create or be part of history. In that history, everyman is also judged and assessed by what he does, what he says about himself and what people say about him.
Distinguished Senator (Aremo) Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, FCA, representing the good people of Ogun West Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate, Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, in the estimations of the people, is a man of unique history.
A history anchored on divine destiny, edified by a special calling, shaped by strong convictions, propelled by personal commitment, driven by self discipline, character and integrity. A Chattered Accountant of impeccable pedigree, Adeola, before veering into Nigerian politics, has proved his professional mettle in the private sector, rising to the pinnacle of his career as Chief Accountant of the Guardian Newspaper.
Heavens help those who help themselves.
Olamilekan Adeola is a man of humble background, born and brought up by devout Christian parents, baptised and schooled in the family ethos of OMOLUABI.
Armed with prerequisite education, Adeola has, through deep commitment to personal development, rose from the shadows of his humble beginnings to the present enviable status of successful politician and statesman.
Yayi, as fondly called, is just like any other man. Not born with the proverbial silver spoon, but his life trajectory reflects and projects a man created and sent to this terrestrial plane for a purpose.
This humble and courageous son of Ilaro-Yewa (partenal) and Abeokuta (maternal) Ogun State, is today a very consummate politician, a pragmatic statesman, and highly connected personality who bestrides the world around him like a colossus.
Yayi’s politics is designed for just one purpose – service to the people. His people- centric policies and initiatives have brought to, and etched him in the consciousness of the people.
As one of Nigeria’s most popular national legislators, Adeola, in the state and national assemblies, has created unbroken and unmatched records of excellent legislative performance.
In Lagos State, both as House of Representatives (Alimosho Federal Constituency and Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Aremo Yewaland, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called YAYI, has left an indelible mark in the sands of time.
That today, Distinguished Senator Solomon Adeola is presumed as one of the most popular senators in Nigeria did not happen by accident.
A sought-after Senator, who commands the respect and attention of others, has simply earned that dignified accolade with hard work. Generous beyond measure, the Gbobaniyi of Ilaro-Yewa enjoys the comradaire of his colleagues, in the Nigeria’s 10th Senate, not only because of his deep pockets but, most importantly, his ability to connect and build bridges of understanding across party lines.
His transition from Lagos West to Ogun West in 2023 was a call to duty. A call that he gladly obeyed without hesitation.
Not driven by selfish ambition, but propelled by the desire to offer selfless service the people of his native land-Yewa-Awori, and by extension, Ogun State, Senator Adeola, adequately prepared for the huge task ahead, offered himself for service.
Armed with requisite experience, competence and capability, enraptured by the love, support and warm reception of his people, YAYI had won the 2023 Ogun West Senatorial District election, thus setting the stage for the unprecedented human-capacity and infrastructural development in Ogun West and beyond.
Today, Senator Adeola’s homecoming has been a huge blessing to the people of his native land, Yewa and his state of orig…
[06:17, 13/11/2025] +234 803 852 5526: Senate Passes Senator Adeola’s Bill To Strengthen Primary Health Care System For Public Hearing
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Senate has passed for second reading a bill sponsored by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (APC, Ogun West), titled “The National Primary Health Care Development Agency Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025 (SB. 900),” paving the way for its public hearing and eventual passage into law.
The bill seeks to repeal the existing National Primary Health Care Development Agency Act and replace it with a more comprehensive legal framework that ensures efficient coordination, accountability, and effectiveness in Nigeria’s primary health care delivery system.
Leading the debate on the floor of the Senate, Senator Adeola emphasized that primary health care remains the foundation of every functional health care system, being the closest form of medical service accessible to the people.
He noted that despite the establishment of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in the early 1990s, the current legal framework guiding its operations has become outdated and inadequate to address today’s health challenges.
“In view of the fact that the current law neither captures the new realities of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), digital health integration, nor community health insurance, there is a need to bring the Act up to date and reposition the Agency as a driver of universal access to primary health care”, Senator Adeola stated.
He further explained that the proposed bill aims to establish a clearer governance structure, promote performance-based management, and encourage community participation through Ward Health Committees and local partnerships. It also seeks to enhance coordination among the Federal, State, and Local Governments, and facilitate the integration of technology, data systems, and health research into the primary health care framework.
The bill received strong support from the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Tahir Mugono (APC, Borno South) and Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central).
Following deliberations, it was overwhelmingly passed by the Senate for public hearing and subsequent legislative processes. #LOYAMP
