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Olasunkanmi comes from a humble background in [[Odeomu|Ode-omu]], [[Osun State]], Nigeria. Olasunkanmi attended [[Howard University]] where he graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of the District of Columbia, Washington D.C. USA. He is married with three children. |
Olasunkanmi comes from a humble background in [[Odeomu|Ode-omu]], [[Osun State]], Nigeria. Olasunkanmi attended [[Howard University]] where he graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of the District of Columbia, Washington D.C. USA. He is married with three children. Tobi, Seyi, and Fikayo. |
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==Political career== |
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Akinlabi Olasunkanmi | |
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| Senator for Osun Central | |
| In office May 29, 2003 – May 29, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Sunday Fajinmi |
| Succeeded by | Simeon Oduoye |
| Federal Minister of Youth Development | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2007 | |
| Preceded by | S. A. Jakanda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1956 (age 68) Ode-omu, Osun State, Nigeria |
Akinlabi Olasunkanmi (born March 1956), is a former Senator, appointed as Minister responsible for Youth Development in the cabinet of President Umaru Yar'Adua of Nigeria.
Background
Olasunkanmi comes from a humble background in Ode-omu, Osun State, Nigeria. Olasunkanmi attended Howard University where he graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of the District of Columbia, Washington D.C. USA. He is married with three children. Tobi, Seyi, and Fikayo.
Political career
He was elected initially to the Senate under the flagship of the PDP, and joined the cabinet later on. He has held roles as Vice President for the Senate Committee on Education and an Ad-Hoc Senate Committee with the aim of investigating a corruption case involving a president and vice president. Olasunkanmi has founded many positives initiatives in the country. These range from providing motorcycle, sewing machines and boreholes for Osun State to implementing youth centers across the nation. He is a favorite amongst the people for his accountability, productivity and philanthropy.
External links
- "Nigerian Senator Bio". Retrieved 2007-07-30.
References
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