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Bamidele Salam | |
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| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 2019 - Date | |
| Preceded by | Mojeed Alabi |
| Constituency | Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, Ejigbo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1969 Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife |
| Occupation |
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Bamidele Salam (born 01 October, 1969) is a lawyer, journalist, and politician.[1] He served as a Member of the House of Representatives in the 9th and 10th Nigeria National Assembly. He represents the Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State.[2] [3]
Early life and education[edit]
Bamidele originates from Awo in Egbedore, local government area of Osun State. He was born in Offa, Kwara State, where he spent his formative years. He completed his primary education at Model Primary School, Wurno Road, Sokoto State in 1980, and obtained his GCE (O’Level) in 1990. Additionally, he graduated from the Jebba Arabic Teachers College, Jebba where he obtained a Teachers Grade II Certificate in 1985 and a Diploma in Journalism from International Institute of Journalism, Abuja in 1995.
In 2002, he graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws and attended the Nigeria Law School, Abuja and was called to Bar in 2014. In addition, he also bagged a Masters of Arts in Laws and Diplomacy from the University of Jos in 2024.
Career[edit]
Bamidele's career started as a Radio & Television News Reporter for the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, Oṣogbo(1994 - 2003). During this period, he served as the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (1997 - 2000) and later became the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (2000 - 2003).[4][5] He was appointed as the media assistant to the then Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and worked directly with the State Chief Executive from 2003 to 2007.[6][7]
Politics[edit]
Bamidele political career started as a member of the defunct Peoples Solidarity Party. In 2008, he was elected as the Chairman Egbedore Local Government (2008 - 2010) on the platform of the People Democratic Party PDP.[2] He was appointed Head of Media in the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe (2012 - 2015).[8] In 2015, he founded a nonprofit organization known as Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV); where he is the president.[9][10][11]
In 2019, Bamidele contested and won the Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency seat on the platform of the People Democratic Party (PDP), where he served until 2023.[2] He then recontested for the same seat in 2023 and won again.[3][12] Among several positions, he held the position of Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts of the 10th National Assembly.[13]
Bills and motions moved[edit]
As a Member of the 9th and 10th Nigeria National Assembly, Bamidele has sponsored and moved motions. Some of his bills and moved motions are:
- (HB.700) National Volunteer Services Agency Bill, 2020[14][15]
- (HB.708) National Agency for Sickle Cell Disease and other Heritable Blood Disorder (Prevention and Treatment) Bill, 2020[14]
- (HB.709) National Directorate of Employment Act (Amend-ment) Bill, 2020[14]
- (HB. 909) Micro-Credit Intervention Tax Fund Bill, 2020[16]
- (HB. 1221) University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards Etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021[17]
- (HB. 1222) National Appreciation for Security Agencies Bill, 2021[15]
- (HB. 1369) Pension Reform Act (Amendment) BIll, 2021[15]
- (HB. 1370) Civil Service Recruitment (Regulation) Bill, 2021[15]
- (HB.1422) Criminal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021
- (HIB 1423) Public Complaints Commission (Amendment), Bill, 2021
- (HB1222) A Bill for an Act to Designate Month of November as the National Appreciation for Security Agencies Month, to Preserve and Promote Honour, Respect and Greater Recognition for Nigerian Security Agencies for their Sacrifices, Tireless and Crucial Services to the People of Nigeria in Preserving the Security, Freedom and Liberties of the Citizenry; and for Related Matters
- (HB. 1290) Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill 2024
- (HB.1318) Nigerian Institute for Cashew Research, Ejigbo (Establishment) Bill 2024
- (HB. 1296) Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2024
- (HB.1291) Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill 2024
- (HB.1292) Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill 2024
References[edit]
- ^ "Meet Rep. Bamidele Salam: Journalist, Lawyer, Politician, and Advocate for Progress". February 27, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c Adejumo, Kabir (February 25, 2019). "PDP's Bamidele Salam wins Ede federal constituency". Premium Times. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Levinus, Nwabughiogu (February 27, 2023). "Salam wins for second term, beats APC's Atanda Bello in Osun". Vanguard. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Journalist Wins PDP House Of Reps Ticket In Osun". Premium Times. October 5, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Journalist Wins Rep Seat In Osun". Premium Times. February 26, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ Kemi, Busari (January 25, 2019). "I'll sponsor bill to allow educated youth obtain interest-free loans – Reps aspirant". Premium Times. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Media Assistant to Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola". Premium Times. January 25, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "New Security Architecture Will Tackle Boko Haram, Kidnapping, Others – Presidency". Channels. January 9, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Lara, Adejoro (November 9, 2023). "CALDEV: Building leadership qualities among Nigerian children". The Punch. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Chinelo, Chikelu (November 7, 2023). "CALDEV to honour exceptional youths at National Children Leadership Conference in Abuja". Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "CALDEV To Honour Exceptional Teenagers At National Children Leadership Conference". Leadership. November 27, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Gloria, Essien (February 27, 2023). "Bamidele Salam Re-Elected As Lawmaker In Osun State". VON. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ Adamu, Abuh (November 20, 2023). "Reps panel chief Salam decry non implementation of Child Rights Act". VON. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ORDER PAPER" (PDF). Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "BILL PROGRESSION CHART OF THE 9TH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES" (PDF). Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Thursday, July 2, 2020, presided over by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila". June 2, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bill For An Act To Amend University Teaching Hospitals Reconstitution Of Board". March 30, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2024.