One Lawmaker, Eleven Motions, Ten Bills—From Gele-Gele Seaport to Free WAEC and 1,000 Streetlights, Esosa Iyawe is Getting the Job Done

One Lawmaker, Eleven Motions, Ten Bills—From Gele-Gele Seaport to Free WAEC and 1,000 Streetlights, Esosa Iyawe is Getting the Job Done....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The streets of social media are buzzing—and for all the right reasons. Hon. Engr. Esosa Iyawe, the dynamic lawmaker representing Oredo Federal Constituency, is making history, not headlines. With a legislative record that reads like a federal policy roadmap and community projects that are transforming lives, Nigerians are saying one thing loud and clear: this is what true representation looks like.

“We’ve never had it this good in Oredo,” said a community lawyer in Benin City, Oredo’s capital. “Esosa Iyawe is not just present—he’s working like a man on a mission.”

In less than a full term, Iyawe has moved 11 bold motions on key national issues, touching everything from maritime infrastructure to financial transparency and citizen welfare. Notably, he called for the revitalization of Gele-Gele Seaport—a game changer for Edo’s economy. He took on Multichoice, demanding an investigation into their arbitrary subscription hike. He exposed alleged irregularities in the NHIA, demanded a probe into abandoned properties, and pushed for the transition to renewable energy in MDAs.

“He’s like a watchdog, a reformer, and a patriot wrapped in one,” one Abuja insider remarked.

Beyond motions, he is sponsoring 10 strategic bills, including the groundbreaking National Public Asset Management Agency Bill, the Digital Health Services Bill, and the much-anticipated Ride-Hailing and Smart Mobility Bill, which aims to modernize Nigeria’s transport technology landscape.

From the dusty corners of New Benin to the vibrant schools of Evbodia, Esosa Iyawe’s impact is visible and measurable. He has donated over 70 mini buses to empower youths, installed more than 1,000 streetlights across Oredo to enhance security, and distributed free food palliatives to over 4,000 constituents monthly for 10 consecutive months. He has sponsored free JAMB and WAEC registration for more than 1,000 students annually, provided full university scholarships, and supported skills acquisition through the donation of sewing machines and makeup kits.

He facilitated free eye surgeries for over 50 people, donated 41 computers and a solar power system to New Era School, and organized an annual cultural quiz competition across public schools in Oredo. Through his intervention, Odia College in Evbodia Community has been fully renovated, with new classroom blocks and modern toilets constructed. His support for the Muslim community through annual palliative distribution and the hosting of the HIFOT football tournament for youth engagement further underscores his commitment to inclusive development.

Clips of Iyawe’s speeches, project launches, and grassroots engagements continue to trend online with captions like “Oredo’s Blueprint of Hope,” “This is not politics—it’s performance,” and “This is the kind of representative every Nigerian constituency deserves.”

While many lawmakers vanish after elections, Esosa Iyawe is visibly writing a new story for Oredo—one powered by education, innovation, transparency, and youth empowerment. His blend of engineering discipline and legislative boldness is setting him apart.

“Oredo used to ask for attention. Now, Oredo is giving the nation direction,” a local observer noted.

Whether in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly or the narrow streets of Benin City , Esosa Iyawe has shown that service isn’t about volume—it’s about value. And if this is what one man can do in such a short time, imagine what the future holds if his kind of leadership becomes the national norm.

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah is the Principal and CEO of Bush Radio Academy