Lagos Philanthropist Azeez Yusuf Declares Candidacy For Agege 02 Seat In State House Of Assembly

Philanthropist Azeez Yusuf, known as Nino Agege, joins the race for Lagos State House of Assembly under the APC to represent the Agege 02 constituency.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 16, 2026, 10:36 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Punch Newspapers

A Call to Service in Orile-Agege

Prominent philanthropist Azeez Yusuf has formally announced his intention to contest the Agege 02 constituency seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Campaigning under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yusuf, widely recognized by his community moniker "Nino Agege," made the declaration on Wednesday at the Power Line Praying Ground. The announcement followed a medical outreach event organized by the aspirant, highlighting his strategy of linking humanitarian efforts with political representation.

Legislative Ambition Rooted in Grassroots Advocacy

During his address to supporters, Yusuf emphasized that his move into the political arena is motivated by a desire for communal progress rather than personal advancement. He expressed a commitment to driving government projects and programs directly to his constituents from a position of legislative strength. According to Yusuf, representing the community in the House of Assembly would allow him to champion local causes more effectively than through private philanthropy alone.

Sustaining Charitable Initiatives Alongside Governance

A central theme of Yusuf’s campaign is the integration of his existing social welfare programs with formal public service. He pledged that his tradition of providing scholarships to indigent students and supporting the impoverished would continue and even expand if he is elected. Yusuf reassured the crowd that his legislative duties would share priority with his charitable work, ensuring that his transition into a government role does not alienate him from his roots as a community benefactor.