22nd February, 2024
By Taiye Olayemi
Colleagues of Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, are celebrating her appointment as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Tourism.
Bakare announced her appointment as the SSA to Governor Adeleke on Thursday.
The actress, popular in the Yoruba section of Nollywood took to her Instagram page to celebrate her achievement with a display of photos of herself and Governor Adeleke.
The actress promised to deliver her best.
She wrote: “Now an Honourable ya Allah I am grateful .
“To my new boss, Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke Imole Osun. Thank you so much for the trust and opportunity to serve. I promise to deliver my best. So help me God Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Osun state on Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Tourism.
“Lots of work to be done. Shall we? the entire good people of Osun State and Nigeria at large. It’s actually a new dawn for me starting my political career from here. God bless Nigeria.”
Many of her colleagues also took to the comment section of her post to congratulate her.
Veteran actor, Muka Ray, said: “Congratulations omo mi.”
Actress Funke Etti, wrote, “Congratulations sweetie
Fausat Balogun, popularly known as Madam Saje, said “Congratulations
Actor Yomi Fabiyi wrote, “Wawu! Hon. Laide Bakare. Congratulations to you. Blessings hun .”
Foluke Daramola said, “Congratulations dearest
Bimbo Oshin also said, “Congratulations darling .”
Also Femi Adebayo wrote, “Congratulations Honourable .”
Born on October 7, 1980, Laide Bakare holds a BA in History and Strategic Studies from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria.
The actress who is from Oyo State also holds a Diploma in Theater Arts from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
She made her acting debut in 1999 in a film titled; ‘Adeyemi’, which was produced by Muka Ray.
The 41-year-old actress had acted in more than 50 films, including “Okun Omo Iya”, “Asiri Owo” and “Ore Meta”.
(NAN)