Senator Adeola Hails Bakare’s Advocacy For Good Governance At Book Launch

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations and the distinguished lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has commended the Founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, Dr. Tunde Bakare, for his steadfast advocacy for good governance and constitutional reforms.

Adeola, who is the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for Ogun State, gave the commendation on Sunday in Lagos while serving as Chief Presenter at the public presentation of Bakare’s new books, “ Strategic Intervention in Governance “ (Volumes I-III).

The event, which was held at the Citadel Global Community Church, Ikeja, was attended by clerics, politicians, scholars and members of the church.

 

Adeola, who attended the ceremony alongside his wife, Mrs. Temitope Adeola, described Bakare as a courageous statesman and respected cleric whose interventions have continued to shape conversations around Nigeria’s democratic growth.

 

He said, “Dr. Tunde Bakare is a courageous statesman, respected cleric and passionate advocate of accountability, constitutional reforms and national development, whose contributions have continued to shape conversations on Nigeria’s democratic growth.”

The senator said the three-volume publication is a timely intervention in the discourse on leadership and governance, adding that it offers practical insights for public office holders, aspiring leaders and citizens committed to nation-building.

According to him, effective governance must be anchored on integrity, transparency, accountability and measurable impact on the lives of the people.

Drawing from his legislative experience, Adeola reiterated his commitment to responsible leadership, prudent management of public resources and people-centred development through purposeful legislation and effective oversight.

He congratulated Bakare on the successful presentation of the book and expressed confidence that it would serve as an enduring resource for leaders, policymakers and scholars seeking solutions to Nigeria’s governance challenges.

The chairman of the occasion, Chief Olusegun Osoba also commended the renowned cleric for his courage and intellectualism in making sure that his ideas and ideals are recorded for posterity stressing that there is great value for future generations in books as published by Bakare.

In his vote of thanks to invited guests that included Dr. Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, Prince Segun Adesegun, former deputy governor of Ogun state, Dr. Zaachous Adedeji, chairman Nigeria Revenue Service, Bakare said the books included his speeches, sermons, lectures and state of nation addresses spanning a period of over 18 years stressing that they contain insights and practicable solutions to Nigeria’s problems.