
14/02/2025
*JKA: A BEACON OF HOPE FOR OGUN YOUTH!*
The story of Hon. Amusan 's sojourn on earth is one of the abundance of the Grace of God, whose unfailingly love has been sufficient in his life. JKA as he is popularly called is not an exceptional politician, but also an astute administrator whose career progression has taken him through both the private and public sectors.
*Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan is intelligent, meticulous, with a rare passion for public service, honesty and philanthropy. He has dedicated his life to strengthening the people politically, financially, economically and socially. Despite his great achievements, you will find him as humble as they come.*
*JKA stands out as one leader who cares so much about intergenerational transitions. In a world where many are silently struggling, JKA , affectionately known, stands as a shining beacon of hope for young people. His story is one of purpose, hard work, and a strong belief in the potential of Nigerian youths.*
*A JOURNEY OF GROWTH AND EMPATHY.*
Jelili Kayode Amusan was born in Lagos, Nigeria, into the family of Late Alhaji Abdul-lateef Akanbi Amusan of Gbagura, Abeokuta and Alhaja Amusan from Ilese-Ijebu, JKA was fondly called Ijegba. JKA is a devoted Muslim and a man of many parts from Abeokuta South. He speaks English, Yoruba and dint of Hausa language. He developed a strong sense of responsibility and empathy from a young age.
*THE MULTIFACETED JKA.*
A proud Nigerian, Jelili Kayode holds multiple degrees:
*He had his elementary education at ST John Primary School, Epe, Lagos State before proceeding to Epe Grammar School, Lagos State. He was in West Germany in 1979 for his Technical Certificate course thereafter he sat for the West Africa Examination Council(O' Level WAEC) in Ikoyi, Lagos in 1988.*
*Furthermore, he sat for the General Certificate of Education(GCE) in Osun State, 1999 and in 2001, he went through the walls of the Edo State University, Ekpoma Lagos satellite campus for a Diploma in law degree.*
His massive thirst for intellectual advancement and need to diversify and reinforce his educational qualifications led him to attend the University of Abuja and bagged a Bachelor of Science in political science. He later bagged Master's Degree in Business Administration and Leadership from Metropolitan School of Business Management in United Kingdom and London Graduate School respectively. Hon Kayode Amusan was also a recipient of degree of Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Honoris Causa at the Commonwealth University Uk.
*"His expertise positions him to empower youths in Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole with vital tools for success and citizenship. He is passionate about catalyzing change in the lives of young people. Hon. Amusan embodies a blend of hard work, patience, and resilience that inspires those around him".*
After his secondary school education JKA started his working career as a Clerical Officer with Briscoo Limited, Iganmu, Lagos from 1976 - 1977. He was also at A.C. Chrislab, Apapa, Lagos as a Clerical Officer between 1977 - 1978. On his return from Western Germany JKA was appointed as the Production/Maintenance Manager for Aiyelokun Wire and Nail Industries Limited in Abeokuta and later joined Sokoto Wire and Nail Industries respectively all from 1979 - 1984.
Hon(Dr.) Jelili Kayode Amusan has since then ventured into private business and he is today, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a conglomerates that runs professional services for clients in the Real Estate Investment, Construction & Engineering Services, hospitality, Oil & Gas, Gaming and Lottery Business.
*JOURNEY AS A LEGISLATOR*
He rings as a federal Lawmaker from 2003 - 2011. He spent Eight years as a member of the national assembly(Green Chamber). Hon(Dr.) Jelili Kayode Amusan was elected into the federal House of Representatives in 2003 - 2007 representing Abeokuta North/Obafemi Owode/Odeda Federal Constituency and based on the satisfactory record of performance in the legislative he was returned unopposed in 2007 - 2011.
*Hon. Amusan is one of the very few lawmakers that have demonstrated laudable leadership and political responsibility in the discharge of his legislative duties. In the 5th and 6th Assembly year, he served in several key committees of the house. While in the house, he sponsored some bills and facilitated several completed projects(Just a few were listed below):*
* Powered borehole @ Isole/Magboro
* Open stalls/ shops @ Siun Market
* 12 solar powered @ Owode Town
* Solar powered borehole @ Kajola Town/ Obafemi
* Comprehensive Health Center @ Oba/ Binu
* Borehole @ Oke Afa, Magboro, Mapoly, Oba town/ Obafe town
* Solar powered street lights @ Onidundun and other villages
* Completed a health center in Kobape, VIP classroom block with furniture and books in Ofada ward.
* Construction of rural electrification in Mosore, Akogun Direlu and solar powered borehole @ Ofada
* 50 open stalls/shops @ Mawuko(Opeji ward)
* 10 solar powered street lights @ Ajangbohun, Odeda town and Gbonagun
* Solar powered borehole @ Iwo Alli, Afami village(Alabata ward), Obete ward/ Bode Olude
* Hand pump borehole @ Odeda town, Tapa Famuyiwa/ Alabata, Ilugun Town & Opeji Town and motorized borehole @ Ajangbohun area/ Odeda
* Construction of 5km access road and drainage @ Opeji Town
* Surface dredging plus drainage @ Bode Olude town, Iyabu, Ajangbohun road, Somorin/ Obantoko
* Construction of Public toilets @ Opeji, Odeda
* 500m drainage @ Bode Olude
* 22km road & drainage in Ajangbohun road
* Construction of rural electrification in Olodo- Alagbagba road
* Computer center @ Obantoko
* Market space @ Mawuko
*It will be hard to capture all his achievements in this piece, but the above attributes aptly define Hon. Amusan 's journey into the Nigerian political domain.*
*SOCIAL CIRCLE.*
He is socially inclined and a member of Lagos County Club, Ikeja,
* Ikoyi Club 1938
* Ikeja Golf Club
* Polo Club, Ikoyi
* Island Club
* Abeokuta Club
* Abeokuta Sports Club
* Golf Club
* IBB Golf Club, Abuja.
Presently, he is the Sobaloju of Egbaland,
* Akogun of Iwo Gbagura, Abeokuta
* Otun Mayegun of Gbagura ,Abeokuta
* Bobaselu of Joga Orile, Yewa
* Otunba Ogidi Omo of Ilese-Ijebu, all in Ogun State.
*To cap it all, Hon(Dr)Jelili Kayode Amusan is happily married to Mrs. Aishat Olufemi Amusan and blessed with children. He loves swimming, playing lawn tennis, Golf and Table tennis.*
The goal of politics, JKA believes, should be the upliftment of human agency and help strike a balance between citizens expectations and lived realities.
*"The pessimist sees difficulties in every opportunity but Hon. Amusan sees difficulties in every opportunity.*
*✍️: JKA MEDIA OFFICE.*