theelites : FACES AT DAYO BUSH'S CHIEFTAINCY CEREMONY

Last Saturday, 25 January, the ever socially vibrant town of Ijebu wore a festive glow as the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona (CFR), conferred the Otunba title on some members of the royal family. One of the recipients of this title was Hon. Yacoob Ekundayo Bush-Alebiosu, a member of the House of Representatives. Bush-Alebiosu is a descendant of the Gbelegbuwa Ruling House. His parents, Chiefs Busura and Funmi Alebiosu were conferred with the Otunba titles by Oba Adetona in the 80's. Bush-Alebiosu was conferred with the title of Otunba Fuwagbuyi of Ijebuland. This title had 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.