Nollywood Star Laide Bakare Appointed Senior Special Assistant by Osun State Governor

In a move aimed at bolstering the entertainment and cultural sector, Osun State Governor, Sen Ademola Adeleke, has appointed renowned Nollywood actress Laide Bakare as Senior Special Assistant on entertainment, art, culture, and tourism.

Bakare shared the exciting news via her Instagram account, expressing gratitude to Governor Adeleke for entrusting her with the responsibility to serve the state. Accompanied by photos of herself with Governor Adeleke, Bakare pledged to dedicate herself to her new role and promised to deliver her best efforts.

“Now an Honourable,” Bakare wrote, expressing her gratitude to Governor Adeleke, affectionately referred to as “Imole Osun,” for the opportunity bestowed upon her. She vowed to work diligently in her capacity as Senior Special Assistant to advance the state’s entertainment, art, culture, and tourism sectors.

Acknowledging the weight of her new responsibilities, Bakare affirmed her readiness to embark on her political journey, emphasizing the significant tasks that lie ahead.

With determination and a sense of duty, Bakare expressed her commitment to serving the people of Osun State and Nigeria as a whole. She declared her political career officially launched, echoing her optimism for a promising future under Governor Adeleke’s leadership.

This appointment mirrors previous instances where popular actresses have been appointed to governmental roles in the entertainment sector. Notably, in 2017, former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, appointed Mercy Johnson-Okogie as Senior Special Assistant on entertainment, arts, and culture, underscoring the recognition of the entertainment industry’s pivotal role in fostering cultural exchange and economic growth.

As Bakare steps into her new role, the people of Osun State anticipate positive contributions to the state’s cultural landscape and tourism industry. With her wealth of experience in the entertainment sector, Bakare’s appointment heralds a new chapter in the state’s pursuit of artistic and cultural excellence.