Kunle Adelabu
The Executive Secretary of the Ikorodu Division’s security and developmental architecture – Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), has said that Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency has redefined what a true representation is all about.
Otunba Abiru, who was a former Clerk/Permanent Secretary, Lagos State House of Assembly and also former Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), emphasising his assertion, added that the three – term federal lawmaker has in an unprecedented way connect with his constituents, empowered numerous youths and adults and developed Ikorodu in terms of infrastructure among other initiatives.
“One age long apothem says that the old age of Methuselah has nothing to do with the wisdom of Solomon.
“Jimi the celebrator of today, got into politics at a relatively young age and unexpectedly and indeed unlike those before him charted political trajectories that have redefined what true representation in the House of Reps should be.
“Today, Hon Jimi Benson has occupied our political space with astounding accomplishments through grassroot connection, building the youths, empowering the adults and embarking on unprecedented infrastructural developments transversing the nooks and crannies of lkorodu Division, and with all of these winning himself the enviable moniker ‘Julius Berger’ that has never been given to any politician in this side of Lagos State.
‘He may not be perfect like all human beings, but his ‘Apo Anu’, which has been on for several years puts him in the class of politicians who are empathetic.”
Otunba Abiru, who himself is a community and youth builder, said that despite the lawmaker’s status and connections, he’s still connected to his people and always part of their happiness and otherwise.
“Very accommodating and in constant touch with his constituents. Despite his connections to the shakers and movers of the country, he remains affable and humble.
“A politician who identifies with the joys and pains of his people.
“A lot to say about this young, vibrant and energetic politician but let me stop here at this point and wish him a glorious birthday celebration hoping that his best has just started to manifest.
“I wish him the best in his future endeavours and pray the Good Lord grants him his desires.
“Both young and old celebrate him both in his presence and absence. He is an example of what a politician should be.
“I thank God for your life and what you have done for lkorodu.
“Happy birthday to the Okanlomo of lkorodu Division.
“God bless your day and cheers to a pragmatic and wonderful politician.
“I am proud of you and thanks for making the construction of Oluodo Road, a reality.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY,” Otunba Abiru congratulated JB.
