Chief Toyin Amuzu, popularly known as TA, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, traditional titleholder and grassroots politician from Abeokuta South in Ogun State.
Born into the family of Mr Kayode Emmanuel Amuzu who is from Badagry in Lagos State and Madam Kehinde Amuzu nee Odebunmi from Igbein and Oke Ijeun, both in Abeokuta South Local Government area of Ogun State. His mother, Madam Kehinde Amuzu nee Odebunmi is the granddaughter of Late Jonathan Ogunbiyi Lashoju from Igbein and late Madam Esther Fadeke Lashoju also from Igbein. Mama (Toyin Amuzu's mother) is the daughter of Late Mrs Rebecca Adebisi and Late Emmanuel Olujare Odebunmi. Toyin Amuzu, TA has his lineage from Igbein and Ijeun because his great grandmother (Esther Fadeke Lashoju) is from Igbein while his Grandmother, Late Madam Rebecca Adebisi is from Sodipe's Compound, Oke-Ijeun.
His Maternal Great Grandfather, Late Pa Jonathan Ogunbiyi Lashoju is from Igbein while he built his first house in his village called Afojupa in Obafemi Owode Local Government.
Toyin Amuzu's mother is a prominent Egba daughter still alive and waxing stronger in good health and wisdom, while her twin brother, Mr Oluwabayomije Taiwo Odebunmi is also a renowned Egba son residing fully in Abeokuta.
- A real estate developer and businessman before politics.
- Founder of the TA Foundation, focused on poverty alleviation and empowerment
- Holds the traditional title Asiwaju Leragun Egba, reflecting influence and leadership within Egbaland
- Former House of Representatives candidate (Abeokuta South) under the PDP
- Known for grassroots engagement, philanthropy and community development projects
Track record of impact
- Sponsored education (WAEC/JAMB fees, scholarships)
- Empowered traders, youths and vulnerable groups
- Installed over 20 boreholes and many solar projects across Abeokuta South communities
- Maintains a strong pro-people stance on poverty, governance and accountability
In essence, TA is widely seen as a grassroots mobiliser with a humanitarian background, whose political philosophy is built on compassion, service and practical solutions.
His entrance to represent Abeokuta South Federal Constituency as a member of the House of representatives is to legislate for the good of the people by enacting laws that would assure Social Security on education, health, security and the general well being of the people as well as the development of our society.
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