Hon. Babatunde Samuel Adejare, a medical practitioner turned politician, is one of the shining lights in the Lagos political landscape. A former member of the House of Representatives who represented the good people of Agege Federal Constituency between 2011 and 2015 can best be described as a professional in politics. Described as a man of integrity, Hon. Adejare’s background speaks volumes about his personality. A true medical practitioner of repute, Hon. Adejare, after completing his M.B.B.S. at the College of Medicine, University of Ilorin, in 1983, hit the ground running professionally in 1989 as a house officer at Ikeja General Hospital. His commendable work ethic and professionalism quickly paved the way for him in the medical profession. After years of exemplary medical services guided by strict adherence to medical ethics, Hon. Adejare reached the pinnacle of his career as the Chief Medical Director at Graces’ Medical Centre.
Inspired by his passion for humanity, Hon. Adejare threw his hat into the political ring, and he was elected in 2003 to the Lagos State House of Assembly. Due to his impressive performance for the first time, he was re-elected in 2006 under the 7th and 8th Legislative Assemblies. Highlights of his time at the Lagos State House of Assembly include serving two terms as Chairman of the House Committee on Health. Hon. Adejare, who holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Lagos State University, moved up the political ladder in 2011 when he was elected as a member of the Federal House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, representing the Agege Federal Constituency. His many projects were littered around his constituency. Apart from empowering his constituents via various empowerment schemes, Hon. Adejare also ensures that he facilitates the construction of federal projects in his constituency. A loyal party man, Hon. Adejare, was appointed by former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development in 2018. On account of his impactful leadership and contributions to the development of Lagos State, Hon. Adejare is a recipient of many awards. He’s also a philanthropist in his own right. To say that Hon. Adejare has become a force to reckon with in Lagos politics is simply stating the obvious.