For many years, the people of Bagbe in Ondo had been waiting for a change. The local market, which was the heart of their trade, had been abandoned and left to rot. Even though many leaders in the past had promised to fix it, those promises were never kept.

When Mr. Olumbe Akinkugbe visited the community for a media outreach, he saw the struggle of the market women and farmers firsthand. They had to walk several kilometers just to sell their produce because they didn't have a proper place to trade. Seeing this, Olumbe made a solemn promise: he would do everything in his power to fix their market and their road.

A New Chapter for Bagbe

Today, that promise has been fulfilled. Mr. Akinkugbe has successfully renovated the Bagbe market and reconstructed the main road leading to it. This project has completely changed life for the residents:

No more long walks: The Iyaloja (market leader) expressed her deep gratitude, saying the women no longer have to travel miles just to sell their goods.

Business is booming: With a clean market and a smooth road, traders are seeing their businesses pick up again.

Community Pride: The entire community now has a modern facility they can be proud of, making Bagbe a center for trade once more.

A Leader who Listens

During the reopening of the market, Mr. Akinkugbe told journalists, "I could not stand seeing our women travel several miles to sell their farm produce when there was a place that could be renovated for them. I am glad that I am able to keep to this promise."

This project is a perfect example of what Olumbe stands for: Action over Promises. He believes that every community, no matter how rural, deserves a good environment to thrive. By fixing the road and the market, he has not just built structures—he has restored hope and joy to the hardworking people of Bagbe.