41-year-old actress, Laide Bakare last Thursday announced her appointment as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Tourism.
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.”
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.
Laide has acted in more than 50 films, including “Okun Omo Iya”, “Asiri Owo” and “Ore Meta”. She made her acting debut in 1999 in a film titled; ‘Adeyemi’, which was produced by Muka Ray.
Colleagues of the actress promptly sent congratulatory messages to her on her social media handles:
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 more wins dear. “
Bimbo Oshin also said, “Congratulations darling .”
Also Femi Adebayo wrote, “Congratulations Honourable .”
(NAN)