This article was sponsored by Hon.Oluwafemi Abolade Gabriel (Yerima)
Engineer Dotun Sanusi: The Selfless Visionary Redefining Leadership in Oyo State—A Call to Serve
In a political climate clouded by empty rhetoric and self-interest, Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi stands remarkably apart—not merely as an aspirant for Oyo State’s governorship, but as a transformational figure whose unmatched legacy of service, investment, and grassroots empowerment has redrawn the leadership map in Ibadan and Oyo State at large.
From Ona-Ara to Oluyole, and from the streets of Ibadan to national corridors of power, Engineer Dotun Sanusi is not just qualified—he is the most preferred candidate, one whose selflessness and human-first philosophy distinguishes him from every other name in contention.
A Technocrat Turned Grassroots Builder
With a robust academic foundation in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Ibadan, Sanusi charted an illustrious path in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, founding TNL Drilling Services, a company that not only revolutionized the drilling landscape in Port Harcourt and Akwa Ibom but also employed over 80 expatriates, setting a global benchmark in technical excellence and transparency.
However, what truly sets him apart is his commitment to reinvest his success in Ibadan, his roots.
Ilaji Resorts: From Bushland to Beacon
In 2012, through the prompting of legal luminary Mutalubi Adebayo Ojo (SAN) and a mutual friend, Dotun Sanusi returned to Ibadan—not to retire, but to rebuild.
He acquired land in Akanran, Ona-Ara LGA, a locality long-neglected by successive administrations and disconnected from the national electricity grid for over a decade. What followed was nothing short of revolutionary.
Sanusi:
Fully funded the reconnection of Ona-Ara to the national grid, after 10 years of darkness.
Single-handedly rehabilitated the over-10km Olorunsogo–Akanran Road, making it motorable and reviving commerce and transportation in the area.
Established Ilaji Farms and later Ilaji Hotels and Resorts, now an international-grade hospitality haven attracting tourists, investors, and political leaders nationwide.
Pioneered local hiring and skill development in Ona-Ara, ensuring grassroots inclusion in all his projects.
ICAST Schools: Redefining Education in Ibadan
Beyond hospitality and farming, Engineer Sanusi also made strategic investments in education. He founded ICAST Group of Schools in Elebu, Oluyole LGA—offering both basic and advanced education at near-zero profit margins. He reconstructed the flood-prone roads in the area using interlocking stones and created an environment where learning thrives.
Today, ICAST is a model institution that continues to shape the minds of future leaders across Oyo State.
No One Left Behind: A Life of Unmatched Philanthropy
Whether it's assisting the unemployed, donating to religious bodies, empowering market women, or mentoring young entrepreneurs, Dotun Sanusi has built a lifestyle of giving. Ilaji has become a Mecca and Jerusalem of hope—a place where thousands go to seek help, and never leave empty-handed.
He is not a career politician, yet he has contributed more to political stability and leadership support in Oyo State than most elected leaders:
He massively supported the election of Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019 and played a pivotal role again in 2023.
He financially backed the successful presidential campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, without seeking political office or reward.
He provided similar financial and moral support to former Ondo State Governor Akeredolu, all for the sake of nation-building.
A Clarion Call: Oyo Needs a Builder, Not a Politician
It is within this unmatched history of compassion, competence, and delivery that Hon. Oluwafemi Abolade Gabriel (Yerima) and other progressive voices across Oyo State now urge Engineer Dotun Sanusi to heed the call—to step out not as a politician, but as the people's choice for Governor in 2027.
No other individual, whether from Ibadan or across Oyo State, has physically transformed communities, restored lost infrastructure, and uplifted lives like Engineer Sanusi. His legacy is living, visible, and accessible.
Sanusi, The Servant Leader Oyo Deserves
In a state teeming with potential yet battered by years of inconsistent leadership, what Oyo State needs is not another speech-maker, but a proven transformer. With Ilaji Resorts standing as a physical monument to what he can deliver, and thousands of direct beneficiaries ready to testify, it is clear:
Engineer Dotun Sanusi is not just ready for governance—Oyo State is ready for him.
Honorable Yerima requested and funded the creation of the article, but the focus is more on funding journalism or research than promotion.
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