MEDIA SCHOLAR AND COMMUNICATION EXPERT, FELIX ALE COMMENDS SENATE LEADER OPEYEMI BAMIDELE FOR EXCELLENCE AND GOOD LEADERSHIP
A Media Icon and Director of Media and Corporate Communications, National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Felix Ale has commended Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele for good leadership and effective representation of his people in the Senate.
He said the Federal lawmaker is not only a pride to the great people of Ekiti State but the entire South West and Nigeria in general.
The distinguished African journalist and media icon who spoke with newsmen in a telephone interview emphasized that Senator Opeyemi Bamidele is a shining example for others to emulate, pointing out that the Senator representing the good people of Ekiti Central Senatorial District has always justified the confidence reposed in him as a legislator and public administrator.
Dr Ale, one of the leading Communication Experts in Africa who hails from Oka-Akoko in Akoko South West local government area of Ondo State explained that the former Commissioner in Lagos state who remains a pride of Ekiti State has always created formidable platforms for both upcoming and existing political generations to excel.
In his words, ” I have never been close to Senator Opeyemi Bamidele but he is a very distinguished Nigerian I admire from afar. His antecedents as Senior Special Assistant to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Political and Intergovernmental Relations and later as Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development when the President served as Governor in Lagos State speaks volume of his impeccable credentials as a brilliant and dedicated public officer who should be supported in his political aspiration at all times”.
He said Opeyemi Bamidele’s performance at the upper legislative Chamber of the National Assembly has been quite inspiring and commendable.
“As the primary election holds on Monday, I implore APC leaders and the good people of Ekiti Central Senatorial District to rally round the ranking senator for landslide victory to enable him continue to deliver dividends of democracy to his constituents”.
“When Senator Bamidele believes in a particular course that could be of great benefits to the people, he goes to any extent to ensure that it is successfully delivered in the general interest of the people”.
“I use this opportunity to congratulate the people of Ekiti on having someone of high pedigree and character like Senator Opeyemi Bamidele as one of the distinguished Senators representing the state and currently serving as the Senate Leader.
According to him, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has performed exceedingly well, particularly in his current position as Senate leader to carve a unique identity for himself as an illustrious son of Ekiti State and pride to Yorubaland”.
The NASRDA Spokesperson also appreciated the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji for justifying the confidence reposed in him by creating a new orientation in terms of Infrastructural development in Ekiti State.
“Look at the unusual projects being carried out in Ekiti, especially the 1.2-kilometer Ijigbo-Okeyinmi flyover which has rekindled the hope of the people in democratic existence”.
“I also use this opportunity to urge Governor Biodun Oyebanji to continue to work harmoniously with great people like Senator Opeyemi Bamidele by bringing them closer to governance in Ekiti State, while calling on other Federal legislators in the South West to tap into the wealth of experience and dynamism of the ranking Senator towards achieving overall development of the region through effective representation”.
Dr Ale who prayed for a fruitful campaign and electoral activities in favour of the ranking Senator, maintained that a unique and outstanding politician like Opeyemi Bamidele should not struggle to vie for political office.
The Media Scholar emphasized that by his success story thus far, Opeyemi Bamidele has proved his worth as a good representative of the people who can be trusted and rely upon in whatever position he may find himself.
