PRESS STATEMENT

November 5, 2026

BAT-IG Celebrates Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi’s Emergence as Pioneer President of the Association of Postgraduate Students of Legislative Studies

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) celebrates its National Convener, Comrade Bamidele Lateef Atoyebi, on his emergence as the pioneer President of the Association of Postgraduate Students of Legislative Studies, University of Ilorin, describing the development as a significant recognition of his longstanding and unwavering commitment to legislative affairs, legislative oversight, public policy advocacy and institutional development.

BAT-IG notes that Atoyebi’s emergence comes at a time when his contributions to legislative engagement and governance accountability continue to attract resounding recognition. His dedication to these ideals, despite not holding an elective public office or being a political appointee, reflects a commitment to public service that transcends formal political positions.

Currently pursuing a PhD in Legislative Studies at the University of Ilorin, Atoyebi’s academic journey further underscores his commitment to deepening his understanding of legislative institutions, accountability mechanisms and the role of oversight in strengthening democratic governance.

At the forefront of the association’s affairs is Bamidele Lateef Atoyebi, who has emerged as President of the newly constituted 10-member Executive Council for the association’s first year.

The development represents a significant step in the institutional growth of the association, which has constituted a 10-member Executive Council comprising representatives from different specialised areas of academia , including the Master’s programme.

The newly constituted council includes Atoyebi Lateef as President; Jimoh Medinat as Vice President; Olaide Ahli as Secretary; Jamiu Abdullahi as Assistant Secretary; Mohammed Abdullahi as Contact and Mobilisation Secretary; Ahmed Azeez as Financial Secretary; Dikko Fatimoh as Treasurer; Adebayo M. Ilyas as Welfare Secretary; Ishowo Abdulateef as Research and Academic Secretary; and Adebola Sherifat as Publicity Secretary.

For Atoyebi, the development represents more than an administrative responsibility. It is an opportunity to consolidate his commitment to legislative engagement, academic advancement and institutional development while leading an association that seeks to promote excellence and meaningful contributions to society, working together with all members of the Executive Council as well as the management of the Institute towards building a stronger, more purposeful and intellectually vibrant association.

Signed:

Rotimi Adewale Oke

Secretary,

BAT Ideological Group