About Oye

Oye is a proud child of Nigerian immigrant parents who pushed him to achieve academically and give back to the community. Subject to early aged bullying, Oye resorted to fighting to deal with childhood torments. Getting suspended from school and more trouble, Oye received timely guidance from role models and nearby professionals that helped him constructively resolve problems and turn his life around. Soon after, Oye was inspired to help his community’s public safety where he eventually became a pharmacist. As a health professional, Oye’s been able to improve lives around him. Since 2014, he’s been able to inspire DC elementary school kids with similar early inventions that helped shape his life.

Oye’s background keeps him aware of the opportunities that continue to escape minorities and those from underrepresented communities. His commitment to the underdog and community service has led him to be elected ANC Commissioner (by 1 vote margin) and later US Representative of Washington, DC. In becoming US Representative in 2021, Rep. Oye became the first Nigerian American elected to American federal office. As DC’s US Representative, Rep Oye focuses on the fight for DC statehood, improve our local public health and safety, empowering DC’s youth and develop minority and women owned businesses.