The intervention is aimed at improving road connectivity, easing transportation challenges, and addressing long-standing drainage problems that have affected residents and road users, especially during the rainy season.
The project is expected to significantly reduce flooding and enhance the durability of the roads.
Residents of the benefiting communities expressed appreciation for the timely intervention, noting that the poor state of the roads had previously hindered economic activities, access to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities.
They described the development as a major relief and a boost to local commerce.
Speaking on the initiative, Shotunde said the project aligns with his commitment to grassroots development and improving the quality of life of rural communities.
According to him, sustainable infrastructure remains a critical driver of economic growth and social wellbeing.
He emphasized that the Oluogunsho Foundation is focused on impactful projects that respond directly to the needs of the people, stressing that community development should be a shared responsibility between government, private individuals, and corporate bodies
OLUFEMI OGUNLOLU-SHOTUNDE is a distinguished professional, humanitarian, and development-driven leader, proudly hailing from Ásà Olówó in Ewekoro Local Government Area, Ogun State. He was born in the early 1980s into the reputable Ogunlolu family, to Pa Sunday Ogunlolu-Shotunde (Olówó Àsà)—a lineage known for honor, service, and strong communal values.
He began his educational journey at Doland International School, Akute, Ogun State, where he completed his primary education. He proceeded to Topmost School, Maryland, Lagos, completing his secondary education in 2002. With a strong inclination for technical excellence and global exposure, Olufemi advanced to the United Kingdom, where he studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering in London.
Following his academic pursuits, he enlisted into the British Army, serving as an Infantry Soldier. His military career was defined by discipline, bravery, and professionalism, with operational deployments across Iraq, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. These experiences refined his leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and crisis-management skills in high-pressure environments.
After an honorable discharge from the British Army in 2010, Olufemi transitioned into civilian life as a Security Consultant, delivering expert services in risk management, security operations, and strategic advisory roles. In 2013, he further broadened his professional scope by earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Oil and Gas Management from the Greenwich School of Management Studies.
He also possesses strong analytical and operational expertise as a certified Data Analyst and a qualified Control Room Manager, enabling him to integrate technology, intelligence, and real-time decision-making across complex systems.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Olufemi Ogunlolu-Shotunde is deeply committed to humanitarian service and grassroots development. He is the Founder of the Oluogunsho Foundation (Egba fún mi)—a purpose-driven foundation established to touch lives and foster sustainable development among the indigenous people of Ásà Olówó in Ewekoro Local Government Area. The foundation places special emphasis on support for the aged and widows, educational assistance across all levels of institutions, and targeted interventions aimed at uplifting vulnerable members of the community.
A passionate advocate for growth, equity, and community empowerment, Olufemi Ogunlolu-Shotunde continues to leverage his global exposure, professional expertise, and deep-rooted love for his people to drive meaningful impact and lasting development.
