List Of Ogun State Governors And Their Deputies (1999-Present)
This is the most comprehensive list of all the Governors who have served Ogun State from 1999 till date, Including their Deputies:
Governor | Deputy Governor | Took Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
Olusegun Osoba | Sola Oshinowo | ||
Oladipo Odujinrin | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2003 | AD; AC |
Gbenga Daniel | Sarah Jubril | ||
Adesina Afolabi | 29 May 2003 | May 2011 | PDP |
Ibikunle Amosun | Yetunde Onanuga | ||
Adebayo Olubori | 29 May 2011 | 29 May 2019 | ACN/APC |
Dapo Abiodun | Noimot Salako-Oyedele | 29 May 2019 | APC |
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Who Was The First Governor Of Ogun State?
Major General Saidu Ayodele Balogun was the first governor of Ogun State, serving from March 1976 to July 1978. Ogun State was created on February 3, 1976, when the old Western State was divided during Nigeria’s military rule.
Balogun was appointed by General Olusegun Obasanjo, who was the military head of state at that time. Major General Balogun was born on April 20, 1941, and he has had a notable military career.
He was an infantry brigade commander during the coup in July 1975 that removed General Yakubu Gowon from power. However, Balogun faced many challenges. One major issue was setting up a functioning government in a newly created state.
At the start, government workers had to travel from Ibadan in the neighboring Oyo State to Abeokuta, which was the new capital of Ogun State. By the end of his term, most workers had found housing in Abeokuta, which helped reduce the difficulties of running the government.
Balogun’s government also worked on building important infrastructure. Many government offices were rented. Efforts were made to find permanent buildings for these offices. Also, his administration focused on improving education and healthcare.
One of his achievements was the establishment of the Ogun State School of Health Technology in Ilese-Ijebu. Even though Balogun’s time as governor was short, he played a part in setting up the state. After Balogun, Colonel Harris Eghagha took over and continued the military governance style until civilian rule was restored in 1979.
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Who Is The Current Governor Of Ogun State?
The current Governor of Ogun State, Nigeria, is Prince Dapo Abiodun, and he has been in office since May 29, 2019. Dapo Abiodun was born on May 29, 1960. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dapo Abiodun comes from a royal family in Iperu Remo, Ogun State.
He went to Christ’s School in Ado Ekiti for his early education and later attended St. Joseph’s College in Ondo. He studied Civil Engineering at the University of Ife, which is now known as Obafemi Awolowo University.
Also, he has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Accounting from Kennesaw State University in Georgia, USA. Additionally, he has received honorary doctorates in Finance and Business Administration from Ekiti State University and Adeleke University.
Before going Into politics, Abiodun had a successful business career. He was the managing director of Heyden Petroleum Ltd. Also, he was the chairman of several companies, including Crestar Hydrocarbons Limited and First Power Limited. However, Abiodun’s political career began in 1998.
He was elected to the Ogun East Senatorial seat. His time in this position was cut short by political issues. He was a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but later joined the APC. Then he was elected governor in 2019 and was re-elected in 2023.
Abiodun is working to improve infrastructure, agriculture, and security in Ogun State. His efforts in these areas have been recognized, including being named the Best State Governor in Agriculture by the Nigerian Agriculture Awards in 2020.
He has also been praised for his contributions to housing and industrial development. Dapo Abiodun is married to Bamidele Abiodun, and they have five children. In 2017, their son Gbemiga passed away, which led Abiodun to set up a scholarship scheme in his memory.
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Who Is The Current Deputy Governor Of Ogun State?
Noimot Salako-Oyedele is the current Deputy Governor of Ogun State, having begun her term on May 29, 2019. She became deputy governor after winning the 2019 Ogun State election alongside Governor Dapo Abiodun.
They both represented the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the election. Noimot Salako-Oyedele was born on January 8, 1966, to the late Prof. Lateef Akinola Salako and Mrs. Rahmat Adebisi Salako.
She grew up in Aworiland, Ota, which is in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. She studied at the University of Lagos and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Later, she went to the Imperial College of Science & Technology in London, UK, to get a master’s degree in Public Health Engineering. Salako-Oyedele had a successful career in the private sector.
She worked as a Graduate Engineer and Project Manager at Ove Arup & Partners in the UK from 1989 to 1995. Then she became the Managing Director of NOS Nigeria Limited from 1995 to 2014.
She became the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Glenwood Property Development Company Limited from 2014 to 2015. In 2015, she was the Acting Managing Director of Grenadines Homes Limited.
