Tomorrow, Saturday, 25 January, the
ever socially vibrant town of Ijebu will wear a festive glow as the Awujale of
Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona (CFR), confers the Otunba title on some members
of the royal family. One of the recipients of this title is Hon. Yacoob
Ekundayo Bush-Alebiosu, a member of the House of
Representatives. Bush-Alebiosu is a descendant of the Gbelegbuwa Ruling
House. His parents were conferred with the Otunba titles by Oba Adetona in the
80's. Bush-Alebiosu will be conferred with the title of Otunba Fuwagbuyi
of Ijebuland. This title has remained vacant ever since its bearer, Chief
Adeniran Ogunsanya (SAN), the foremost statesman and lawyer par excellence,
died in November 1996.
Bush-Alebiosu is serving his second term in the
House of Reps. The ELITES gathered that one of the factors that enhanced his
nomination was his towering achievement in the National Assembly. Bush-Alebiosu
chairs the House Committee on Treaties and Agreements. His passion for
people-centered and welfarist legislations has endeared him to many. He has
sponsored bills such as the Tobacco Regulation and Control Bill, Regulation of
Consumption of Caffeinated Energy Drinks, Air Passengers’ Rights Bill and
several motions. His cerebral and robust contributions to debates and
legislative activities remain a landmark among his peers.
An Architect by profession, Bush –Alebiosu
distinguished himself as a thoroughbred professional in the nation's building
and construction industry before his foray into partisan politics. His candour,
charisma, and philanthropy are rare among his generation. Bush-Alebiosu comes
from a prominent political dynasty of Pa. Busura Alebiosu, a former Majority
leader in the Lagos State House of Assembly during the Second Republic regime
of Governor Lateef Jakande’s administration.
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