As the 2025 Local Government elections approach, Hon. Taiwo Olasunkanmi Samuel, popularly known as TOS, has officially declared his candidacy for the Chairmanship of Agege Local Government.
As convener of the Agege Renewed Hope Movement, TOS has become a voice for the voiceless, championing policies that place the welfare of residents at the center of governance. His five-point agenda, focused on economic empowerment, quality education, community development, improved healthcare, and transparent governance, is a blueprint for sustainable and inclusive progress.
TOS’s campaign draws strength not just from his passion but also from a rich professional pedigree. He holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Administration and Management from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, and a B.Sc. in Business Administration from Joseph Ayo Babalola University, further supported by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in View. His background is steeped in structured leadership and strategic planning, evidenced by his years of experience in the private and public sectors.
In the corporate world, he has served as Business Development Manager at Dujex Global Services Limited and Chief Executive Officer at Samdol Global Resources Nigeria Limited. These roles refined his skills in project coordination, business strategy, and operations — skills he now aims to bring into public governance. As Principal Executive Secretary to the Executive Chairman of Agege LGA from 2017 to 2021, TOS gained first-hand experience in local governance, contributing significantly to project implementation and policy oversight.
TOS’s community impact is both visible and verifiable. As founder of SAMDOL Private School, he has provided access to quality education for underprivileged children in Agege, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to educational equity. Through the Renewed Hope Movement, he has championed campaigns promoting unity, peace, and development, making him a respected symbol of hope and stability.
He has also laid out clear plans to boost the local economy by stimulating MSMEs, encouraging entrepreneurship, and creating job opportunities for youth and women. His efforts are already generating ripple effects in the community—improving education access, enhancing household incomes, and strengthening social cohesion.
Having grown up in Agege, TOS brings a unique, lived understanding of the area’s challenges and potential. His deep roots and authentic connection to the community give him an edge that no opponent can manufacture. He is seen as a homegrown leader with a global perspective, driven not by ambition but by purpose.
A man deeply connected to the community and passionate about service, TOS brings to the race a rare combination of grassroots loyalty, administrative expertise, and a vision for transformative governance.
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has announced that elections into all 57 local government chairmanship positions and 376 councillor seats will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025. As the date draws nearer, TOS continues to gain widespread support across political, religious, youth, and market groups in Agege.
Within the All Progressives Congress (APC), many see his emergence as a matter of when—not if. His political capital, combined with a sterling track record in public service and private enterprise, makes him the candidate to beat. Many party faithful argue that the APC primaries should be a formality, as his record remains unparalleled, incomparable, and unsurmountable.
TOS’s leadership style—competent, compassionate, and credible—has already begun to inspire a wave of civic participation and renewed political hope. He is not merely contesting for office; he is answering a call to serve a people he knows, understands, and believes in. And as Agege gears up for the polls, one thing is clear: TOS is not just a candidate; he is the future that Agege deserves.