….I’m a Grassroot Chief, I perceive what my Folks wants
The NUJ Impartial On-line Chapel Ota organized a roundtable dialogue on Sunday, twenty second June 2025, that includes Chief Honorable Taofeeq Olarewaju Bashorun, also called Larry Bash, who occupies the roles of Sheriki of Awori Land and Chief of Workers to the Olota of Ota, Ogun State
The official introduction of all members of the Otta NUJ Impartial On-line Chapel befell, with the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Kayode Taiwo, moderating the session and that includes a particular look by Mr. Dele Salako
Comrade Kayode Taiwo’s opening speech highlighted the need for members of the Otta NUJ Impartial On-line Chapel to be seen inside the Ota jurisdictions and Ogun State at massive and to construct relationships with key political stakeholders inside the Ota axis, thereby curbing the affect of unprofessional journalists
Chief Honorable Taofeeq Olarewaju Bashorun, also called Larry Bash, commenced by expressing his gratitude to the NUJ Ota Impartial On-line Chapel for his or her proactive stance and welcoming people to the residence of Sheriki’s father, the place the title of Sheriki is the official household chieftaincy title widely known inside the Ota axis and its environs
Talking ahead, he urged the affiliation or people to at all times write Sango-Otta in full in all their stories, which could be very essential
Discussing his political profession, Chief Honorable Taofeeq Olarewaju Bashorun, who returned to Nigeria in 2004 and landed in Lagos State the place he initiated his political journey, famous that Otta individuals are endowed with educated political stalwarts, together with the Olota of Otta, who’s a professor and lecturer
“As a grassroots politician, I possess an intimate understanding of the dynamics inside Otta and its surrounding areas, and I’m well-versed within the challenges and hardships confronted by the folks, which is why, come 2027, I will likely be in search of election to the Home of Representatives, representing the Ado Odo Ota federal constituency, a place I imagine will allow me to serve my constituents extra successfully”.
Would he have the ability to carry out or serve his neighborhood extra successfully if he wins a seat within the Home of Representatives than he does now as Sheriki with full entry?
“Inside my capability and jurisdiction, I’ve supplied substantial medical assist to quite a few people inside my neighborhood, together with aged women and men. Non secular leaders can attest to my dedication and private help, which I’ve rendered utilizing my assets. Moreover, the neighborhood youth acknowledges my immediate accountability in addressing particular person welfare and neighborhood wants inside Awori entry. I’m assured that, if elected, I’ll excel past my present endeavors, even with out political backing”.
Having interacted with all the businesses inside the Ota axis, I as soon as met His Royal Majesty, the Olota of Otta, to prepare an industrial summit geared toward gathering all the businesses for the advance and improvement of Ota.By way of my sturdy grassroots political infrastructure, I’ve garnered a deep comprehension of our neighborhood and its folks’s struggles, fostered by my direct engagement with them, thus granting me a bonus in assembly their rapid wants
In 1989, he efficiently accomplished his secondary training and launched into a profession in nationwide safety, serving with distinction in each Lagos and the North. His skilled journey has been marked by management roles at Gokada and Chairman of Lagos Goat and Ram Butchers, the place he successfully managed two abattoirs. He additionally established a thriving safety company firm in Lagos earlier than pursuing worldwide research in the UK, returning with renewed enthusiasm and confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s imaginative and prescient for a brighter future
By way of funding, I firmly imagine that we’re well-prepared and can by no means lag behind, even when in comparison with industries inside our jurisdiction. I’m assured that we are able to full the required infrastructure and tailor it to our particular wants. I imagine that our neighborhood will witness important highway infrastructural improvement
I intention to make the most of my networking to assemble a market and motor park, encouraging sturdy cooperation amongst our neighborhood inside Ado Odo-Ota jurisdictions, because of the presence of considerable landmarks and the necessity to develop Ado Odo-Ota’s social and business infrastructure.
*On {Economic} Challenges inside Ado-Odo/Ota:*
“By offering self-care and facilitating connections amongst folks of Ado Odo-Ota neighborhood by our social networking initiatives, people’ connections and networking can result in improved outcomes for our constituency, very similar to how our Kabiesi’s private connections yielded the most effective police station and immigration/passport workplace. Equally, leveraging native industries inside our jurisdiction can improve Ado Odo-Ota neighborhood improvement. Furthermore, participating and establishing youths inside our communities is essential”.
To conclude, Comrade Kayode Taiwo thanked all members who participated within the roundtable dialogue with Chief Honorable Taofeeq Olarewaju Bashorun, also called Larry Bash, and inspired him to leverage his place as Sheriki of this neighborhood to foster the expansion of this esteemed affiliation, as Kabiesi has dedicated to offering a landed property and private assist.
