Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye
The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has emerged as the Representative of the Year at the This Day Awards 2025 Monday night.
The award took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites, and according to the organisers, it is used in honouring Nigeria’s resilient leaders, institutions, and brands shaping democracy and innovation.
Specifically, the honour as best among the 360 members of the House of Representatives is usually conferred on a lawmaker with legislative impact for the greater good.
There have been a deluge of congratulatory messages aftermath the conferment on Monday at the award gala, where Mayor Muhydeen Sanwoola, the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Parking Management represented the lawmaker to receive the award.
Sir and Lady Ayodele Elesho, KJW, in their congratulatory message to Rep. Benson prayed that the House of Representative will not be the final political destination for the hardworking representative.
“Hearty congratulations to our own energetic, hardworking Representative, amiable and High Chief OTUN of lkorodu Division, Hon Babajimi Adegoke Benson, MHR, for winning the prestigious AWARD of the BEST REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR, not just by one publication alone, but a Nationally acclaimed Super Representative.
“We pray that the House of Reps shall not be your limit, but a starting point to higher exalted political positions in this Country.
“Cheers & continue to ride higher”.
Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, Principal, LASU International School, Ojo, posting on the online chat THE IMPACT platform late Monday night, said:
“The Lord has done it in a special way. Congratulations to my symbol as the best House of Representatives member of the year. More wins.”
The Vice Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Abubakr Asoro, also congratulating the performing lawmaker on THE IMPACT platform said that the honour is a testament to his quality representation which has been acknowledged by his constituents.
“@Rep JB, congratulations, mentor, on your award as the Best Representative of the Year by ThisDay Awards 2025, this award is a round peg in a round hole.
“The democratic approach for your clinching of this award is the Testament of the people’s confirmation of the impact of your numerous human oriented projects that will remain ever green in the history of humanity and our constituency.
“Like always, these are proud moments we tell the world that we call you mentor because you serve humanity without looking back. Congratulations sir!”
Mr Bayode Treasures – Olawunmi, a public commentator and book reading promoter, describe the award as a reward for job done well.
“Congrats to Hon JB. This is an award well deserved. Congrats to Ikorodu, I rejoice with you all.
“Hon JB, the reward for a job well done, is more work. God enables you more.”
A social commentator, Mr Tayo Odesanya in his own felicitation with the representative said:
“No surprise here, your honour; it’s what you’ve consistently represented for almost a decade now – excellence!
“Hearty congratulations, our invaluable jewel @Rep JB, keep raking the feathers, sir.”
Afolayan Anthony Segun, Chairman, Ajaguro Youth Organisation, in his own message enthused,
“It can only get better. @Rep JB, we know, @Rep JB we trust.
“This is a testament to your quality representation Sir.
“Congratulations to the Julius Berger of Ikorodu Division. JOY is Coming!”
Another public commentator, Godwin OlaOluwa Oke (OGO), also described the honour as well deserved by the representative.
“A truly deserved award. Congratulations Rep.
“Congratulations to our dear representative @Rep JB. I wish you more grace to continue representing us and delivering unprecedented dividends as our chosen leader.
“Congratulations to us!”