Honourable Bade Falade stands out as one of the most experienced grassroots politicians and administrators to emerge from Osun State. With over three decades of active involvement in democratic struggles, governance, political organization, and public administration, Falade represents a rare blend of grassroots mobilization, legislative experience, and institutional leadership. His political journey reflects consistency, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the development and empowerment of the people.
Falade’s leadership story began long before he entered elective politics. As a young student at the University of Ibadan, he demonstrated early leadership qualities when he was elected Chairman of Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall. His passion for community organization also led to his involvement in the formation of the Ejigbo Local Government Students Association (ELGASA), a platform designed to promote unity, leadership, and development among students from the local government area. These formative experiences laid the foundation for a lifetime of public service.
His professional career began in 1991 when he joined the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission as an Information Officer in Ibarapa Local Government, Eruwa. Following the creation of Osun State that same year, he was deployed to Odo-Otin Local Government, Okuku, where he served as a Senior Information Officer before being posted to Ejigbo Local Government in 1995. Through these roles, he developed a deep understanding of grassroots governance and public administration.
Hon. Falade’s transition into political leadership came in 1997 when he emerged as Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Government under the platform of the Committee for National Consensus (CNC), becoming one of the youngest local government chairmen of the period. Though his tenure lasted fourteen months during Nigeria’s turbulent political transition, he distinguished himself through decisive leadership and commitment to community development.
With the return to democratic rule in 1999, Falade quickly became a key figure in political mobilization. Between 1999 and 2002, he served as Mobilization Chairman for Osun West Senatorial District under the Alliance for Democracy (AD), contributing significantly to the campaign that produced Chief Adebisi Akande as Governor of Osun State. His strategic capacity further earned him the role of Chairman of Osun West Campaign Mobilization during the 2002–2003 gubernatorial campaign of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola.
Recognizing his administrative competence, the Oyinlola administration appointed him Chairman of the Osun State Water Corporation from 2003 to 2007, where he contributed to strengthening institutional systems and water infrastructure across the state.
In 2007, Hon. Falade was elected to the House of Representatives where he represented the people of Ede North, Ede South, Ejigbo, and Egbedore Federal Constituency between 2007 and 2011. As a member of the 6th National Assembly, he served on important committees including Constitution Review, Petroleum Downstream, Agriculture, and Water Resources, ensuring that the voices and interests of his constituents were strongly represented in Abuja.
His leadership experience also earned him national recognition when he was appointed Board Chairman of the Federal Medical Centre, Katsina between 2013 and 2015, where he provided strategic oversight for the institution.
Beyond public service, Hon. Falade is also a successful entrepreneur. As the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lord’s Glory Ventures Nigeria Limited, he oversees business interests spanning hospitality, petroleum retailing, timber trading, crop production, and animal husbandry.
Through establishments such as Scorpio Guest Inn in Osogbo and Iris Club Guest House in Iwo, he has contributed to job creation and economic growth in Osun State.
A respected political strategist, Falade has continued to play vital roles in major political campaigns. From serving as Director-General of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Campaign in 2018 to working as Assistant Director of Contact and Mobilization (South-West) for the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his reputation as a trusted mobilizer remains firmly established.
Anchored on ideals such as democratic governance, fiscal federalism, security sector reform, tourism development, and youth empowerment, Hon. Bade Falade represents experience, integrity, and grassroots connection.
With decades of leadership across public service, national legislature, political strategy, and private enterprise, Hon. Bade Falade remains a tested voice for the people and a leader whose life has been defined by service, experience, and commitment to development.
Ọsun West will be lucky to have a tested, connected and public-oriented Bade Falade as SENATOR in Abuja in 2027.
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