It was a pool of commendations and encomiums from party faithfuls, community leaders, women leagues and youths as Bamu Authority Seat (BAS) marked its Third-year Anniversary in honour of the Apex Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Epe division and member, Governor’s Advisory Committee (GAC) in Lagos, the Apashe of Epe Land, Alhaji Seriki Akanni (Baba Bamu).
Taking a trip down memory lane in his welcome address, the group’s President, Hon. Yisa Apena (Auzor) recalled how the group was formed in 2017 by like-minded friends who are disciples of Baba Bamu and are proud to be associated with him. The group’s objective according to him was, “to support all that concerns Alhaji Akanni Seriki (BAMU) as Baba has been found to be a worthy leader of Epe Division in particular and Lagos State by extension”. Auzor said, “this year’s celebration is also meant to celebrate the recent appointment of the proud son of our leader, Alh. Ahmed Seriki as Commissioner representing Epe Division at the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission by His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu”.
Speaking at the event held at the Court Hall, Ita-opo Epe on Saturday December 26, 2020, the Council Chairman, Hon. Adedoyin Adesanya described Alhaji Akanni Seriki as not just a political leader but a father to many foster children who also seeks their progress at all times. He urged other politicians to pick valuable lessons from Baba’s lifestyle and emulate his virtues and political mastery. Other speakers at the occasion showered praises on Baba and prayed God preserve him for continuous growth of the Division.
Club ’97 of Epe Division (a forum of the Indigenes of Epe Division in Lagos Local Government Service) was also at the event to celebrate with Commissioner Ahmed Seriki. The Club’s President (also a member of BAS), Mr. Okeowo Ishiak Adeshina (FCA) in his goodwill message belauded the virtues of Baba Bamu which according to him, “is our assurance that his son who can be described as his ‘carbon copy’, will serve our interest at the LGSC for the development of our Division”.
The chairman of the event, Hon. Abiodun Tobun, Member, Lagos State House of Assembly (Epe 1) and Chairman, House Committee on Works unveiled the “Bamu Foundation” initiated by the group to sustain the legacy of Alhaji Seriki Akanni through scholarships, healthcare, training and empowerment for the people of Epe Division and beyond.
In his response, Alhaji Akanni Seriki (Baba Bamu) who was ably represented by his son, Alhji Ahmed Seriki lauded the group’s initiative which is an expression of the love they have for his dad and his humble self. He assured them that Baba will continue to do his best for the good of the people and Epe Division. He equally pledged not to betray the trust people have in him at his new appointment.
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