The unassuming servant leader,
Prince Babatunde Saliu popularly known as The Prince, who is currently the
Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to the executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has concluded plans to run for the forthcoming Chairmanship
election in Kosofe Local Government Area in Lagos State come 2021.
The Prince, who is a force and
personality to reckon with in the centre of excellence, is a true son and the
crown Prince of a reputable monarch, Oba Bashir Oloruntoyin Saliu (The Oba of
Oworonshoki Kingdom) and Olori Adeola Saliu (Nee Ashade of Ogba). His both
parents are from Royal Families in Lagos (Ojora Royal/Oloworo Royal Family and
Oluwa/Ashade Royal Family of Ogba).
As the Local Government election
gears up in Lagos State, the dynamic and capable Prince Babatunde Saliu is
offering himself to serve and willing to chart a new vista by helping the
people in Kosofe Local Government to push their constituency a notch further
towards a more benefiting, befitting and rewarding Local Government Area where people
and members of the society are guaranteed the right opportunities.
The progressive astute politician,
Prince Babatunde Saliu who has professed his intention to run as the Chairman
of Kosofe Local Government, attended Irepodun Primary School, Sari Iganmu Lagos
and from there moved to Comprehensive High school, Ayetoro Ogun State.
On completion of his secondary
school education, he gained admission to the prestigious University of Lagos, Akoka
where he bagged a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, B.Sc. in Business
Administration.
In pursuit of educational
excellence, he also has a Masters in philosophy and Professional Masters in
Public and International affairs, which would be a great advantage to the
management and relationship with the people of Kosofe Local Government.
Prince Babatunde Saliu, is truly an
emblem of super royalties as he was born and betrothed into four royal families
from Lagos State; (Mum from both Oluwa/Ashade and Ojora Royal Family and Dad
from Ojora Royal Family and Saliu Salami Royal Family of Oworonshoki Land).
The soft spoken Prince has served as
Special Adviser (SA) to former Lagos state Governor on Waterfront
Infrastructure Development between 2012 and 2015. And, no doubt over the years
he has gathered enough experience in different sectors of Lagos State politics
with outstanding ability for good governance which would be positively impacted
in Kosofe Local Government.
He also served and still serving at
the background as one of the personal assistant to His Excellency Emeritus and
the distinguished National leader of All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola
Ahmed Tinubu.
Prince Babatunde Saliu is a member
of the Lagos Think-Tank team and his desire to lead in Kosofe Local Government
would create a good leadership and directions that would lead to much needed
impact positively in the community at large.
According to the political pundits; Prince
Babatunde Saliu, is a Servant Leader that would see a new birth -the birth of
hope renewed, of dreams retold and of friendship rebuilt in Kosofe Local
Government.
“Believe it or not, he is a tested
and trusted team player that will see everyone working together for one dream, one
hope and one glory -the glory of Kosofe Local Government and our greater Lagos”,
disclosed a staunch member of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
He is a new political future that
will birth friendship like never before and unity that is truly rewarding;
where Prince Babatunde Saliu will open his ears to hear and his heart to truly
care for his people and his constituency without any bias.
Findings beyond his aspiration to be
the next chairman of Kosofe Local Government have discovered some of his good
attributes; to be honest, articulate, goal/value-driven, kind, possess
appreciable leadership skill, a good thinker, a people’s person who genuinely
cares about the people and knows how to relate well with people beyond class
and ethnicity.
It is time to support and embrace
true egalitarianism as we journey with Prince Babatunde Saliu on this pathway
to a bigger and better Kosofe Local Government through his tested and
anticipated purposeful leadership that would be a progressive tangible success
for the people, he is ready to serve.
The real work has just started in
supporting a great servant leader and the choice and the decision(s) we take
today speaks for us in our tomorrow and our nearest future come the Local
Government Chairmanship election which will either be memorable in the
advancement towards making our space and constituency a better society or, end
up in keeping us perpetually stagnated while the world moves on steadily.
Prince Babatunde Saliu is a good and
caring husband, a super dad to his lovely children and a loyal member of the
reputable All Progressive Congress (APC).
