Kunle Adelabu
The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has been congratulated by one of his mentees and a chairmanship aspirant in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) on his conferment today as the 2024 Ikorodu Man of the Year.
The conferment ceremony holds at the Ikorodu Town Hall on Sunday, April 13, in recognition of the lawmaker’s quality and impactful representation which has transformed Ikorodu Federal Constituency.
Aroyewun said he was felicitating the representative on behalf of supporters of his aspiration to be the helmsman of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA and well – wishers, and also added that the honour is in recognition of Benson’s continuous commitment to develop Ikorodu, Lagos and Nigeria as a whole.
Congratulations to my boss and mentor, Hon. Babajimi Benson, MHR, Chairman, House Committee on Defence on his winning the coveted Ikorodu Man of the Year 2024 Awards.
“I join all who believe in leadership driven by compassion, vision, and action to convey my warmest congratulations to Rep. Babajimi Benson. I am doing this on behalf of my numerous supporters and well wishers.
“JB, sir, this recognition is not just a reflection of your position but a testament to your tireless commitment to the people of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole. You have inspired a lot of people at home and in diaspora; they pray for you daily.”
He listed the massive road construction, human capacity development, food bank and other numerous consistent initiatives of the lawmaker that has endeared him to many as part of reasons he truly deserves the honour.
“Through the construction of over 100 roads and counting, you’ve laid pathways of progress and opportunities. Your mentoring interventions are turning out enterprising leaders.
“Your Apo Anu Initiative, feeding thousands, speaks volumes of you as a leader who not only sees his people but truly feels them. You meet immediate needs along with strategic needs.
“There are numerous deliveries, sir. You are truly deserving of being called a virtuoso in leadership. You earn the Jewelled Brilliance, Julius Berger of Ikorodu and juggernaut of brilliance that have been attributed to you. I am always in awe of your beautiful mien.
“In countless visible and quiet ways, you stand as a pillar of support, hope, and transformation. Your service reminds us that true leadership is measured by impact. All your tangible and intangible accomplishments are clearly inestimable.
“Congratulations once again, sir. Ikorodu always celebrates,” again, Aroyewun congratulated the honoree.
