Kunle Adelabu
Tributes have continued to pour in for the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson on his emergence as the Best Representative in Nigeria at the This Day Awards 2025, from different angles and quarters acknowledging the feat.
Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Defense, won the award a few days ago.
Joining the numerous personalities, groups and other individuals across the country and beyond in paying tributes, Adeola Jokomba, PhD., the State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and The Noble Knights Club, acknowledged that the honour on the three – term lawmaker is a well – deserved one.
Dr Jokomba in a statement on Thursday congratulating the representative noted that Rep Jimi Benson is representing his federal constituency,
“Huge congratulations to Hon Babajimi Adegoke Benson on winning the prestigious Thisday Representative Award of the Year! This recognition is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our constituents.
“I extend my warmest congratulations to you. Your tireless efforts to make a positive impact in our community have not gone unnoticed, and this award is a well-deserved acknowledgment of your exceptional service.
“I hope you continue to inspire and make a difference in the lives of our constituents.
“Once again, congratulations on this outstanding achievement,” Dr Jokomba’s message extols.
In tributes on behalf of The Noble Knights Club, Kt. Taiwo Petunola, Secretary and Kt. Oluwaseyi Adelabu, Chairman also described the honour as a reflection of the lawmaker’s excellent legislative practice:
“We, The Noble Knights Club extend our heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, Chairman, House Committee on Defence, on his well-deserved recognition as “Representative of the Year” by This Day.”
“The Noble Knights Club elaborated further, “This prestigious honour is a testament to Hon Jimi Benson’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to legislative excellence and national development. His tireless efforts in championing critical issues, particularly in the defence sector and community development, have set a high standard for representation and governance.
“As he continues to serve with vision and integrity, we pray for greater wisdom, strength, and success in his mission to uplift his constituents and the nation at large.
“Congratulations once again, Hon. Babajimi Benson! May this recognition be a stepping stone to even greater achievements.”
