Remi Odunsi joins Lagos House of Reps race

Hon. Remi Odunsi (née Oluwalogbon), National Director of Women Mobilization for the Remi Tinubu Support Organization (RETSO), has declared her intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), seeking to represent Kosofe Federal Constituency of Lagos State. Odunsi said her decision to join […]

Hon. Remi Odunsi (née Oluwalogbon), National Director of Women Mobilization for the Remi Tinubu Support Organization (RETSO), has declared her intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), seeking to represent Kosofe Federal Constituency of Lagos State.

Odunsi said her decision to join the race is driven by a commitment to deepen her longstanding community development efforts and provide purposeful representation for the people of Kosofe.

She pledged to deliver impactful and responsive leadership if elected.

A grassroots politician known for her focus on community service and women’s empowerment, Odunsi has played a significant role in mobilizing women and promoting inclusive political participation through her work with RETSO. She is also widely recognized for her philanthropic initiatives, particularly in supporting vulnerable groups through various social welfare programmes.

Her supporters describe her as a candidate with strong grassroots connection and a clear understanding of local challenges, expressing confidence in her capacity to drive community-focused development.

Odunsi is a graduate of Management and Accounting from the University of Ife and holds a certification from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). She has also attended executive programmes at Lagos Business School, Harvard University, and EDHEC Business School. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eridan Group and serves on the boards of Mascot Insurance Brokers, Executive Coach Builders (USA), and Lighthouse Group.

In 2023, she spearheaded a skills acquisition and empowerment programme that impacted over 4,000 beneficiaries across Ketu, Ikeja, and Epe. She also partnered with Lotus Bank in 2024 to train and provide grant support to market women through the Street Business School initiative.

Through her “Threefold Impact” initiative, Odunsi has facilitated the installation of solar-powered boreholes in parts of Lagos, Ogun, and Ibadan, supported school renovation projects, and reached over 5,000 families through annual food distribution programmes.

Explaining her motivation for seeking elective office, Odunsi said the platform would enable her scale up her interventions and contribute more effectively to policymaking.

“I have been doing this work for years without holding public office. Imagine what becomes possible when someone with genuine passion for service and a heart for the people is elected into the National Assembly. If we are to transform lives at scale in Kosofe Federal Constituency, we must have a seat at the table—particularly at the National Assembly, where laws are made and policies are shaped. This is why I am in the race for the House of Representatives,” she said.

She outlined a seven-point legislative agenda, which includes the establishment of two digital skills and enterprise centres aimed at training 10,000 youths, expanding women’s access to enterprise finance, and advocating broader coverage of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for pregnant women and children under five.

Other priorities include attracting federal infrastructure investments to major markets in Kosofe and supporting the formalisation of 3,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with access to credit and digital commerce platforms.

A recipient of the 2023 Yessiey Philanthropist of the Year Award, Odunsi said she intends to leverage her private sector experience and global networks to enhance legislative representation.

“Kosofe has the people, the commercial energy and the geographic position to be something remarkable. What it has needed is representation that matches its potential. I am a woman you can trust. Kosofe’s best chapter has not been written yet. I am asking for the opportunity to help write it,” she added.