Philanthropist and community leader, Otunba Adeniyi Olayemi, popularly known as So’Mi Edumare, has described Barrister Alfred Bello, a former member of the Kogi State House of Assembly, as “an icon of service” whose legacy in lawmaking continues to resonate within his constituency.
In a tribute issued to mark the occasion on Monday, Otunba Olayemi commended Hon. Bello’s record in office, noting that his contributions to legislative work and community-level development remain fondly remembered years after his tenure.
He praised the former assemblyman as “a man of the people,” a description that has become closely associated with Hon. Bello’s public image during his time in the state legislature.
“Honourable, your contributions to lawmaking and grassroots development are still talked about with pride,” Otunba Olayemi said in the tribute, extending prayers for renewed strength, joy, divine protection, and continued fruitful years for the celebrant.
Hon. Bello’s tenure at the Kogi State House of Assembly saw him actively engaged in lawmaking and constituency development, earning him recognition as one of the state’s notable political figures. He remains a respected voice within Kogi’s political circles, with well-wishers and colleagues using the occasion of his birthday to reflect on his years of public service.
