A significant milestone occurred on June 13, 2023, when Hon. (Prince) Okunjimi Odimayo was inaugurated as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the committed constituents of Irele/Okitipupa Federal Constituency, marking the beginning of a new era.

Since taking office, Hon. Jimi Odimayo has displayed a strong commitment to providing exceptional representation through innovative legislative approaches that have the potential to elevate the Ikale Nation and its inhabitants to greater heights.

As a Member of the House of Representatives Elect, he generously extended financial assistance to widows accross wards in Irele Local Government shortly after the 2023 general elections, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to humanitarian causes and a genuine concern for the aspirations of the people.

Summer School, which used to be known as “Remedial” used to be the saving grace of Ikale youths who could not make their GCE at first sitting. Parent Teachers Associations used to sponsor the scheme and it enabled many Ikale youths to earn their credits to proceed to further learning. Remedial Schools no longer exist anywhere in Ikaleland, before this move by Odimayo.

The Irele Prince called for an investigation into the prolonged blackout in Irele Local Government, Okitipupa Local Government, and other local governments within Ondo South Senatorial District. These areas have been without electricity from the national grid since 2014, causing immense hardship for the local residents.

To enhance his representation and ensure that his constituents enjoy the benefits of democracy, on August 1, 2023, Hon. Jimi Odimayo appointed sixty-nine (69) Special Assistants, with three individuals designated per ward across the twenty-three wards (23) within Irele/Okitipupa Federal Constituency. This was in addition to the statutory Legislative aides and the recently appointed Media Assistants.

According to the astute lawmaker, the Summer lessons aimed to emphasize the value of continuous learning and address previous learning gaps caused by summer holidays in our communities.

Hon. Odimayo believed that Summer lessons offered students engaging and enjoyable learning experiences, fostering a passion for learning.

This approach not only prevented the summer slide but also provided academic support during breaks, contributing significantly to students' overall academic success. It also aimed to elevate education standards, particularly within Irele/Okitipupa Federal Constituency.

What made the summer coaching program more remarkable was its inclusion of post-teaching examinations to assess student performance and identify top performers in each class at various centers.

These outstanding students were generously rewarded, and Prince Jimi Odimayo received praise from the people of Irele and Okitipupa local governments for his efforts in promoting education in the federal constituency.

The Summer lessons incorporated over thirty youths as teachers, and they received fair compensation for their participation.

Furthermore, his engagement with the community and plans for palliative measures in response to subsidy removal underscore his commitment to the well-being of Irele/Okitipupa Federal Constituency, according to a statement by his media assistance, Victor Adedeji.

Although Hon Odimayo has not announced details of his legislative programme, sources told Ikale News that he  established the Summer School as part of efforts to mark his 100 days in office during which he also conducted his first constituency meeting.