Tajudeen Obasa

Tajudeen Obasa
National Assembly member
Assumed office
2015
Preceded by Ojelabi Oyefolu
Constituency Ojo
Personal details
Born Tajudeen Adekunle Obasa
(1970-08-29) August 29, 1970
Ojo, Lagos State
Nationality Nigerian
Political party Social Democratic Party (1991-1993)
United Nigeria Congress Party (1997)
Movement for Democracy and Justice (1998)
People's Democratic Party (1999-present)
Spouse(s) Aishat Obasa
Alma mater Lagos State University
Occupation Politician
Human rights activist
Religion Islam
Website tajudeenobasa.com

Tajudeen Adekunle Obasa, popularly known as Eniafe,[1] is a Nigerian politician, human rights activist and a member of the Nigerian National Assembly representing Ojo constituency after he emerged winner at the 2015 elections in April under the platform of the People's Democratic Party.[2]

Early life

Tajudeen Obasa (born 29 August 1970) was born in Ojo, a town and local government area in Lagos. In 1983, he completed his primary school education at St. Michael Primary School, Ojo and later proceeded to Awori College, Ojo where he obtained his West African Senior School Certificate in 1989. He also holds a Diploma in Law after graduating from Lagos State University.[3]

Political career

Prior to his election as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, he has served in different political positions including being the Special Assistant to Hon. Oladipo Akinola Olaitan; as the local government chairman of Union Group Cacaus of the People's Democratic Party. He once contested in an unsuccessful bid for a seat at the Nigerian Senate under the platform of Progressive Action Congress.[3]

References

  1. "Ojo Stakeholders Rally Round Obasa". SportsDay. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  2. "Igbo, Delta Candidates Spring Surprise in Lagos, Win Three House Seats". ThisDay Live. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 "About Me". Retrieved 17 July 2015.
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