Osun State Governor, Sen Ademola Adeleke Appoints Laide Bakare as Senior Special Assistant

Osun State Governor, Sen Ademola Adeleke, has named Nollywood actress Laide Bakare as his Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment, Art, Culture, and Tourism. Bakare shared the news on her Instagram account, expressing gratitude to Governor Adeleke and pledging to deliver her best in the role.In a post accompanied by pictures with Governor Adeleke, Bakare thanked him for the opportunity to serve and affirmed her commitment to the new role. She expressed her readiness to work diligently, acknowledging the trust placed in her.Bakare sees this appointment as a significant milestone in her political journey, recognizing the responsibilities that come with it. She emphasized the importance of collaboration with the people of Osun State and Nigeria as a whole, signaling her dedication to the task ahead.This move echoes a trend where governors appoint prominent figures from the entertainment industry to advisory roles. Notably, in 2017, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello appointed actress Mercy Johnson-Okogie as his Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment, Arts, and Culture.