Hon. Umar Farouk Arisekola-Alao, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, has continued his engagement with traders, artisans and organised groups across the constituency, seeking to understand their needs and expectations ahead of the 2027 general election.

The the former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Oyo State, held a listening and dialogue session with the Oyo State Association of Carpenters, Ibadan North Chapter, on Wednesday, where members expressed their support for him and other APC candidates while presenting issues affecting their members and the carpentry trade.

During the meeting, the association outlined its needs and expectations, providing an opportunity for direct interaction with the candidate on the challenges facing artisans and the support they require to improve their livelihoods and businesses.

‎In his response, Farouk Arisekola, appreciated the association for the confidence reposed in him, assuring its members that their interests and those of other groups across Ibadan North would receive attention under his proposed representation.

‎He pledged to work within his capacity and through relevant legislative and institutional channels to attract tangible dividends of democracy to the constituency, with particular attention to the concerns of artisans, traders and other working people whose contributions sustain the local economy.

The engagement forms part of Arisekola-Alao’s ongoing consultations with organised groups and communities across Ibadan North, aimed at building a clearer understanding of grassroots needs and ensuring that constituents have a voice in shaping his legislative priorities.