Ayodeji Olamijuwonlo Alao

Ayodeji Olamijuwonlo Alaolisten (born September 9, 1984)[1] is a Nigerian politician and a current member of the House of Representatives in the 10th National Assembly, representing the Ogbomoso North, South, and Orire Federal Constituency since June 2023. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).[2][3]

Ayodeji Olamijuwonlo Alao
Representative
In office
2023–2027
ConstituencyOgbomoso North, South, and Oriire Federal Constituency

Early life and education

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Olamijuwonlo was born into the family of Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, a former governor of Oyo State[4] on September 9, 1984, in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Career

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Olamijuwonlo has embarked on various professional endeavors before venturing into politics. Early in his career, Olamijuwonlo started off as the Chief Executive Officer at TDB Global Venture, he also served as the Chairman of Parrot FM Radio Station.[5][6]

Olamijuwonlo's entry into politics was marked by his election as the Executive Chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government in Oyo State in 2018. However, his term was interrupted by a suspension in 2019 over allegations of anti-party activities.[7]

In the 2023 general elections won a seat in the green chamber to represent Ogbomoso North, South, and Oriire Federal Constituency under the umbrella of the All Progressive Congress (APC).[8] He serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Youth in Parliament.[9]

References

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  1. scraft (2023-09-27). "Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala". StateCraft Inc. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  2. "Hon. Olamiju Alao-Akala Reaffirms National Assembly's Commitment To Youth Inclusion In Policy Making – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 2024-12-14. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  3. Ajibola, Soji (2024-12-14). "Rep Alao-Alaka reaffirms NASS' commitment to youth-inclusive legislation". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  4. Inaolaji, Olayode (2023-01-13). "Alao-Akala: Remembering a political titan". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  5. Nigeria, Guardian (2015-05-30). "Olamiju Alao Akala's Business Acumen". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  6. InsideOyo (2017-07-09). "Meet The 3 Young, Vibrant Council Chairmen In Oyo". InsideOyo.com. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  7. Adebayo, Musliudeen (2019-02-20). "Abass Bello replaces Alao-Akala's son, Olamijuwonlo as Ogbomoso North Chair". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  8. "Alao-Akala's Son, Olamiju, Wins Reps Seat in Oyo". This Day. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  9. Kwen, James (2024-12-15). "Policymaking: Lawmaker Alao-Akala Reaffirms N'Assembly's Commitment To Youth Inclusion". Leadership. Retrieved 2024-12-26.