– promises impactful leadership for Kosofe constituents
Renowned Lagos philanthropist, Hon. Remi Odunsi( nee Oluwalogbon ) has joined the race for a seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to represent the good people of Kosofe Federal Constituency, Lagos.
Odunsi served meritoriously as the National Director of Women Mobilization for the Remi Tinubu Support Organization (RETSO) and played an active role in strengthening political participation and supporting inclusive leadership in Nigeria.
A graduate of Management & Accounting from the University of Ife, Hon. Odunsi holds an ACCA certification, with executive programs from Lagos Business School, Harvard, and EDHEC. Her diverse investment portfolio includes founder and CEO at Eridan Group, along with non-executive board positions at Mascot Insurance Brokers, Executive Coach Builders (USA), and Lighthouse Group.
Hon. Odunsi stated that the platform will enable her scale up the impact of community development initiatives whilst giving her the voice to effectively represent her people.
“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.
At the core of her ambitious 7-point legislative agenda include facilitating the two digital skills and Enterprise Centres targeting the training of 10,000 young people across Kosofe; Sponsoring legislation that expands women’s access to enterprise finance; Expansion of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) covering pregnant women and children under five; Championing Federal infrastructure investment in Kosofe’s major markets alongside the Micro Small and Medium Scale (MSME) formalization of 3,000 businesses linked to credit and digital commerce infrastructure, amongst others.
A recipient of the 2023 Yessiey Philanthropist of the Year Award and widely recognized as one of Africa’s most influential women in international development, Odunsi brings to the race a wealth of private sector experience, strong family values, and extensive global networks, all of which she intends to leverage for effective 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.”, Hon. Odunsi added.
She has promised to dedicate her selfless service towards providing purposeful and impactful leadership for the people of Kosofe federal constituency.
Widely recognized for her philanthropic work, especially in assisting the poor and vulnerable within her community,the APC aspirant ,through various outreach efforts has contributed to social welfare initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and supporting families in need.
She has craved a niche for herself as a community development advocate, spearheading a skills acquisition and empowerment programme impacting over 4,000 beneficiaries across Ketu, Ikeja, and Epe in 2023. She also partnered with Lotus Bank to train and provide grant funding to market women through the Street Business School initiative in 2024.
Through her “Threefold Impact”, she has installed solar-powered boreholes across Lagos, Ogun, and Ibadan, supported school renovations, and impacted over 5,000 families through annual food distribution programmes.
Her supporters believe she represents a new direction focused on responsiveness, accessibility, and community development.