Lagos Rep Delivers Scholarships, Jobs in 2-Year Term

When Representative Fuad Kayode Laguda took office in February 2024, he promised his Lagos community real change, not just speeches. Two years later, students are sitting in new classrooms, small business owners have new tools to earn income, and 25 constituents have government jobs.

Laguda represents Surulere I Federal Constituency in Nigeria's House of Representatives. His anniversary report reads like a community wish list come true.

Education became his cornerstone. His office built a six-classroom block at Surulere Primary School and distributed thousands of backpacks filled with school supplies to students across the district. Hundreds of students received scholarships and bursaries to continue their education, while others got laptops to help them learn digital skills.

The numbers tell a compelling story. Tens of thousands of exercise books reached classrooms, and hundreds of exam registration forms went to students who couldn't afford them. These aren't flashy projects, but they remove real barriers that keep young people from finishing school.

Beyond classrooms, Laguda focused on helping people earn a living. His office provided vehicles for ride-sharing work, computers for freelancing, and grinding machines for food businesses. These tools give people ways to support their families without waiting for traditional employment.

Those 25 government jobs his office secured matter deeply in a nation where youth unemployment remains a stubborn challenge. Each position represents a family with more stability and a young person building career experience.

The Ripple Effect

Infrastructure improvements might sound boring, but they change daily life. Solar-powered street lights on rehabilitated Augusto Close and Anifowoshe Close mean safer walks home after dark. New transformers bring reliable electricity to homes and shops that struggled with constant outages.

The construction of a 500-seat computer testing and skills center addresses a critical gap. Students across Lagos often travel hours to take required exams at overcrowded facilities. This center will serve Surulere residents for decades.

Laguda's youth programs add color to the practical work. "Fitness with FKL" gets young people moving, while "Language with FKL" and the FKL Art Initiative develop skills that open doors. A graduate internship program built with Lagos State Government gives recent graduates the mentorship and experience employers demand.

Small business grants and health assistance don't make headlines, but they keep families afloat during tough months. Community development partnerships ensure local voices shape the solutions that affect them most.

This anniversary marks steady progress, not miracles. But in a political landscape often dominated by empty promises, delivering hundreds of scholarships, building classrooms, and creating pathways to employment shows what focused representation looks like.