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Olola Faith Daniel has joined voices with other concerned Remo indigenes at home and in the diaspora to appeal to the National Assembly, Federal Government, Our Royal Fathers, and all Stakeholders for fairness and inclusion of Remo in the ongoing bid for the creation of a new state from the former Ijebu Province. A versatile serial entrepreneur who is the Chief Executive Officer of NewFresh Logistics, a logistics and procurement company. His innovative vision through teamwork efficiency has earned the success of establishing a social enterprise company—Creed-Inno Group—a turnkey solutions enterprise that provides comprehensive business support and development services designed for startups and immigrant-owned businesses across Canada. He is also a Canadian life insurance, family, and retirement planning professional. Faith Daniel, a proud son of Remo Kingdom, is one of the sons of His Grace, Most Rev. Abraham Adebola Daniel, JP (of blessed memory) , who was the Olori Ebi of the Otesile Dynasty and hailed from the revered Chief Daniel Abamba Otesile lineage of, Makun Kingdom, Sagamu. As an individual who has navigated both the Ijebu and Remo regions through birth, while spending a significant part of his life in Remoland before living abroad, Faith Daniel brings a unique and fair perspective to the discourse. In a passionate statement, Faith Daniel emphasized the importance of ensuring the new state becomes a reality while advocating for a process that reflects equity, fairness, and inclusion for his paternal ancestral root, the Remo people. "I believe the actualization of the new state is of utmost importance to us all, and it is a dream that I strongly hope will come to fruition in our lifetime. However, beyond its creation, it is imperative that Remo is fully integrated and given a sense of belonging. Fairness and equity are values I hold dear, and they should be upheld in this historic process," he stated. Remoland, being the ancestral origin of my forefathers, is one of the greatest blessings and historic facts my father bestowed upon me by integrating me into my roots, culture, and values. It is dear to my heart to protect, preserve, and advocate for all that revolves around my heritage and their interests—not just for ourselves, but especially for the generations yet unborn. As we say, "Our actions today account for the history of tomorrow." ALSO READ: Babangida was Tinubu’s inspiration, not tormentor — Onanuga Faith Daniel further stressed that Remo's identity, economic contributions, and cultural heritage must not be sidelined in the structuring of the new state. He echoed concerns that while the proposed name Ijebu State carries historical significance, the lack of proper representation for Remo in capital allocation and fair local government distribution would create an imbalance that contradicts the principles of unity and justice; otherwise, we have alternative names like Ijebu-Remo State or Remo-Ijebu State, as popularly recommended. Applauding the Federal Government and reinforcing confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the father of modern Nigeria, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR—since assuming office, the President and his proactive cabinet have demonstrated remarkable direction and speed in implementing several newly introduced policies, to mention a few, such as: Establishment of the Student Loan Scheme. Establishment of the Consumer Credit Corporation with over N200 billion. Decentralization of NCAT, splitting campuses into 6 Geopolitical Zones. Launch of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative. Securing $620 million under the Digital and Creative Enterprises (IDiCE) Program. The painful yet necessary decision to remove fuel subsidies and abolish multiple foreign exchange systems. Implementation of the provision of the constitution, which recognizes Local Government as the third tier of government, granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. Proposal of the Tax Reform Bills. Signing of the Development Commission Establishment Bills, to accelerate development across geopolitical zones in the country. Initiation of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Sokoto-Badagry Highway projects. I am one among those who are optimistic that, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria will undoubtedly experience long-term, transformative improvements in the right direction. I also use this medium to urge our dear President to infuse fairness, equity, and inclusive development—principles that have continued to remain the cornerstone of his administration—especially in the ongoing discussions on the creation of a new state from the former Ijebu Province, ensuring that Remo’s identity and representation remain vital in this historic process. "As someone with ties to both Ijebu and Remo, I deeply appreciate the cultural and economic interdependence of both regions. However, the development of the new state should not be at the expense of one party. This is not just about drawing boundaries; it is about securing a future where every part of the proposed new state will be equally represented and empowered to thrive," he stated. The serial entrepreneur reiterated the Remo Matters Diaspora Coalition’s stance, as the Acting Deputy Chairperson and the Strategic Planning Coordinator of the organization RMDC, on the need for Remo’s identity in name selection, state capital allocation, fair local government distribution, rotational governance agreements, and economic representation for Remoland. As advocacy efforts intensify, Olola Faith Daniel continues to call on all Remo stakeholders, traditional rulers, policymakers, and concerned citizens to unite and ensure that Remo’s interests remain a priority in the ongoing discussions at the National Assembly. "From the history we met and the experiences we can account for, Ijebu and Remo are brothers and share many common traits, although they still differ in their unique identity, language, culture, and values. More importantly, the need for diversity should be the bedrock of establishing a strong foundation for the new state we all clamour for." "This is a defining moment in our history. If we are going to achieve this long-anticipated dream, we must do so with fairness, respect for all parties, and a commitment to sustainable governance. Remo must not be marginalized in its own home," he concluded. With Faith Daniel’s deep-rooted connection to both Ijebu and Remo, coupled with his professional expertise in business development, finance, and logistics, Faith Daniel’s voice adds a strategic dimension to the advocacy for fairness in the state creation process. As more Remo indigenes rally for their rightful place in the proposed state, the call for justice and inclusion grows louder, urging the National Assembly, Federal Government, Our Royal Fathers, and all Stakeholders to ensure that history is written with equity at its core.