…a man of his words and vibrant decoupling dedicated leader
Adebimpe is simply the best nab for Irele/Okitipupa Federal Constituency
…his antecedents speaks volume
Bimpe is undoubtedly an exceptionally cerebral individual who has attained career heights that are far above his years on the earth planet basically through the dint of hardworking, discipline and commitment. He is undeniably a man that is helped by God and whose legendary brilliance has open doors for him. The milk of kindness that flows in the veins of Bimpe and the fact of his realization of the need to give back to the very society that made him, notwithstanding his aristocratic background have constantly reinforced the commitment of Adebimpe Olatemiju to lending hand of help to all strata of the economically vulnerable in the Ikale Division.This silent philanthropist has made it a point of duty in the last ten years albeit silently to give unfailing financial support to
indigent students, churches,orphanages and the mendicant. Bimpe has in the last few years been selflessly serving humanity by giving hope to the hopeless, restoring smiles to sad faces and restoring sound health to the sick through his resources
The heroic image and enviable attachment of this amiable gentleman was built in parts by his own inclination towards self-sustenance in life and the wonderful hands of God in his chosen endeavours. From the very beginning of his life, he seems to have adopted a lifestyle that contributed in no small measures to his greatness.
To talk of Legal icon who has made Ikale and Ondo State as a whole proud within and outside the State, legally, morally and in discipline manner that has portrayed the good image of Ondo State in and outside the country is no other person than, Bar Adebimpe Olatemiju.
His successful life is a practical lesson to any individual [particularly the young ones] aspiring to make it to the top even from a humble background. A man who was with just one trouser and a shirt throughout his secondary school. He has no slippers while in school to tell the reader how bad situation was with him. But today , he gives out car free to people. . He is a perfect product of dedication to duty and commitment to excellence, the twin-trait that catapulted him to his present height and his continuous belief to render service to his people. He has worked his way to the top through personal commitments and efforts geared towards achieving greatness.
Excellence is doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way despite the challenges on his way.
Hon. Barr, Adebimpe was born to a family of Chief Akinbolola Olatemiju and Chief Mrs Florence Oseneye Olatemiju where children were raised on a routine diet of discipline and hard work. A seasoned lawyer, a self made personality who through the dint of hard work, perseverance, uncommon determination to succeed and commitment to excellence rose from a humble beginning to bestride the Nigerian firmament like a colossus.
conscious of his humble background, coupled with his strong determination to have a breakthrough ,for he knew quite well that he needed to overcome many challenges on his way to the top, he decided to equip himself with a strong Education background and higher education with which he has being piloting the affairs of his life.
Adebimpe started his primary Education from Ilado, close to Ayila, Gbagada in Ogun state . He later went for his Secondary School education at one of the Ondo state prestigious Secondary schools “Manuwa memorial College” from 1980-1986 , and later enrolled in Mushin secondary school , Idi Araba to retake his papers and he passed with flying colours. Healso went to Abeokuta for his A’ levels.
Barr. Adebimpe gained admission to study Law at the Lagos state University and had a stinct of it before later went to the Ondo state university now Ekiti state university as second set of the faculty of law in that school.
After the graduation, he went to the law school and was called to the Bar.This was a period for the review of 1999 constitution of federal Republic of Nigeria which came into being in 1998. While in law school, he was nominated by his mates to represent them at the review and he participated actively. This singular act propelled his mates to nominate to be in the students representative council. He contested for it and won. He was a member of the ethics and disciplinary committee saddled with responsibility of regulating the conducts of the law students. He was posted to Femi Falana chamber for his law attachment and did exceptionally well. Due to his passion for academic excellence, he went to Obafemi Awolowo for his masters and lft there with excellent results. This propted him immediately to enrol in Adekunle Ajasin university, Akungba Akoko for his PhD.
HISTURNING POINT.
Inspite of the numerous inherent virtues that could be attributed to his success in life, the man is humble enough to ascribe his success story to a divine intervention from God, who in his infinite mercy prevailed upon his situation and lifted him from shackled of poverty.
He deployed his reputed traits of hard work and dedication to duty in undertaking his assigned duties and this quickly endered him to everybody including his numerous friends and relations .
Through his commitment to the virtue of his brainlancy , he became the toast of his colleagues because of his excellent relationship with the people and other acquaintances he met in his field of profession or calling . Vintage Bimpe was at his best in discharging his duties to the admiration of everybody around him.
He brought to bear as lawyer his warn disposition and robust inter personal skills and these much were attested to by his mates and his colleagues. His enviable height using persuasive and humility approach to his people gave him legal service success and earned him the respect and adoration of the people. The boy started working immediately after his law school with Gani and Okeleye law firm in Lagos and at thesame time was lecturing at the Lagos state polytechnic. There he wrote three books which includes Rhapsody of law 1 and 2, business law for higher institutions, and company law.
Hon Bimpe discharged his duties with a record of excellent performance and overtly exuded his known trait of hard work and integrity which endeared him to many people.
As a successful legal practitioner , he has handled several cases at the high courts , Appeal and supreme courts. Of a truth, he already met all the requirements to be enlisted as Senior advocate of Nigeria ,SAN,. He does not see politics as a means to an end but rather an opportunity to contribute his own quota towards the development of his community on a larger scale and this attitude has continued to define his political life and activities. This approach to politics made many conventional politicians to wonder if he is actually cut in for the kind of politics in Nigeria. But God choose him to help his people and he glaringly hearken to Gods clarion call.He has served in several capacities as a lawyer including handlig serious cases for a renowned politican, Governor Ayo fayose, the Executive Governor of Ekiti state. It was his uprightness and sound knowledge in the legal practise that made Fayose to fish him out to help him in state litigations.
He, Adebimpe , reasoned that if politics and public offices law is actually to serve the people they are representing, then; the attitude of do-or-die deployed by the politicians to achieve political gains has no place or basis in our polity ,hence his refined conduct and practice!
Having travelled far and wide with exposure on how politics is played in other climes, he can not but have a different orientation and approach to politics.
At the turn of his consultation, he manifested his sympathy for the People Democratic Party [PDP] , the party which his love and acceptance is well spread amongst the party members While maintaining seeming neutrality with his interactions with the people across board.
He came to politics with a culture of dignity and passion for service which easily will distinguish him from the pool. With his antecedents, it is not easily predictable that he will one day offer himself for service to the people which he has being doing in the past and he is ready to do even more than before if given the opportunity serve in a larger capacity.
PERSONAL BELIEF
It is heart-rending to see a man as Barr. Adebimpe believing that God is the sole reason for his success in life and giving glory to God for his mercies on him and his personal accomplishments. His belief in the Almighty God is significant and awesome. This has been the reason why he wholly committed his ways and works unto the lord because he believes that nothing is received by man except sanctioned from the above by God himself.
He believes the biblical injunction that “except the lord build the house, in vain that built it” hence his resolve to totally surrender himself to the God who prospers him. This is to buttress to his common appreciation to God whenever his is talking about his achievement in one of his Interview that “To God be the Glory”
He believe that politics/election should not based on GodfatherlisIm hence election should be free and fear and voting for the candidate of ones self in respective of money the other party may have . He said in his interview that “politics has gotten to a level where money talks, is money that is doing everything, the people are not allowed to vote who they want because of Godfatherism, imposition and then if you have money, you will win”.
PASSION/ MOTIVATION
Naturally, what is important in legislative work is policy formulation while the executive execute it and judiciary adjudicate . But we all know that it goes beyond that, re reasoned! His passion is how he can affect the average man
FOCUSED & PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP
In a society that is in need of determined leadership and veritable role models, Hon Barr Adebimpe has continued to shine like a priceless diamond and symbolizes the best human product that could be exported to the outside world. He has been quite purposeful, dynamic and has been creating a high-performance culture that revolves around managing people for the sole aim of achieving results.
A successful legal Icon, he rose from a humble beginning to the pinnacle of a highly rewarding business ventures owing to his purposeful leadership that has been widely acknowledged. His record of solid professional competence and managerial excellence is a lesson to all youth desirous of making it to the top.
Hon. Adebimpe has great passion for excellence and would respect you regardless of your age if you are good at what you do but would have nothing to do with mediocres and those that can not generate ideas. He could spot talents from afar and nurture them to maturity. This quality is evident in the number of people he had mentored or helped in one way or the other to be gainfully employed and offered means of livelihood.
He is a leader that always set performance standard and knows how to get the best from his subordinates. One of his legendary hallmarks as a leader is his well-known disposition of empowering his subordinates by giving them the latitude of doing things professionally on their own unless they abuse such privileges. He always afford the people the freedom to exercise their best professional judgment on the job and accord you due respect if you are good regardless of your age and position.
A man imbued with a barometer for gauging the mood of his people, this much he had manifested in his Law practice , and community building and he is poised to make a difference through inspiring, efficient and effective leadership. He had over the years built a culture of excellence that has manifestly developed the spirit of any organization he finds himself leading. The man is a visionary leader per excellence who manifests a creative and result oriented leadership desirous of optimizing maximally from any situation.
While not portraying him as a perfect or infallible being, his professional track records, administrative expertise, solid personal attainments and his infectious affable character, no doubt, symbolizes the best elements of leadership.
He was ever willing to give his best in the discharge of his duties to his people and this accounted for the love,acceptability and admiration advanced to him in the community.
He is married to Mrs Olatemiju and bless with wonder Children that are delights of God .
