By Glory Adekoya


In an eloquent tribute to exemplary leadership, Àrèmo Adéníyì Olútìmehìn-Majesty, President of the Greater Lagos Initiative (GLI), has lauded Hon. Suleiman Yusuf Bamidele for his unparalleled leadership acumen and transformative governance. In a statement imbued with conviction from his office on Thursday, Olútìmehìn extolled Hon. Bamidele as an epitome of visionary leadership whose tenure has been characterized by pragmatic excellence and developmental strides.

“Hon. Suleiman Yusuf Bamidele embodies the quintessence of leadership mastery; a sagacious visionary whose practical governance has transmuted aspirations into monumental achievements. His re-election is not merely desirable but an unequivocal imperative for the continued ascendancy of Surulere,” Olútìmehìn asserted with resolute fervor.

Hon. Bamidele’s incumbency has engendered a paradigmatic shift across critical sectors, heralding an era of progress that has redefined the trajectory of Surulere’s socio-economic landscape. His tenure is distinguished by a litany of transformative initiatives, including:
Meticulous Infrastructure Renewal: Under his stewardship, there has been a comprehensive rehabilitation of vital road networks and the reimagining of public spaces. These interventions have ameliorated urban mobility, elevated environmental aesthetics, and catalyzed infrastructural resilience.

Educational Renaissance: By instituting scholarship programmes, facilitating the distribution of educational resources, and orchestrating the refurbishment of schools, Hon. Bamidele has fortified the intellectual bedrock of Surulere, laying the groundwork for generational enlightenment.

Socio-Economic Empowerment: Through the implementation of vocational training schemes, micro-enterprise funding, and leadership development programmes, he has galvanized a surge in entrepreneurial activity, fostering economic inclusion and upward mobility, particularly for women and youth.

Cultural and Touristic Revitalization: His tenure has also witnessed a resplendent revival of Surulere’s cultural and artistic patrimony. This has not only celebrated the community’s heritage but has also elevated its stature as a global destination for art and tourism.

Fortification of Security Architecture: By fostering synergistic alliances between law enforcement agencies and local vigilante groups, Hon. Bamidele has engendered a fortified security ecosystem conducive to sustained development and investment.

The Greater Lagos Initiative, alongside a consortium of prominent pro-good governance bodies, has converged in unison to advocate for the continuity of Hon. Bamidele’s leadership as Surulere’s helm man. Their endorsement underscores an unwavering belief that his re-election will consolidate the unprecedented advancements achieved thus far and propel Surulere to unparalleled heights of prosperity.

As the electorate of Surulere girds itself for the pivotal 2025 elections, the resounding endorsements of Hon. Bamidele’s candidacy resonate as a clarion call for enlightened continuity. The GLI has further intimated the imminence of a grand endorsement ceremony scheduled to feature at the end of January, which is anticipated to amplify the groundswell of support for this transformative leader.

In this epoch of profound socio-political evolution, Hon. Suleiman Yusuf Bamidele emerges as an indomitable force, poised to shepherd Surulere into an era of sustained progress, enhanced global relevance, and enduring prosperity.