Seyi Makinde
Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde (born 25 December 1967) is a Nigerian Businessman, Politician and Philanthropist. He is the governor of Oyo State[1] in South-western Nigeria.[2]
Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde | |
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| File:Oluseyi Makinde.png Seyi Makinde at LSE Africa Summit | |
| Governor of Oyo State | |
| Assumed office May 29, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Abiola Ajimobi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde December 25, 1967 Ibadan |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Tamunominini Makinde |
| Children | 3 |
| Mother | Abigail Makinde |
| Father | Olatubosun Makinde |
| Education | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Politician, engineer |
| Known for | Group Managing Director of Makon Group Limited |
Early life and education
Makinde was born to a renowned teacher turned accountant, late Pa Olatubosun Makinde and Madam Abigail Makinde of Aigbofa Compound in Oja’ba, Ibadan. He is the third child of the family.[2][3]
Makinde began his education at St Paul Primary School and completed his primary education at St Michael Primary School, Yemetu, Ibadan. His secondary education was at Bishop Phillips Academy, Monatan, Ibadan. In 1985, he gained admission to the University of Lagos (Unilag) where he earned his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
In 1998, Oluwaseyi trained at Industrial Control Services in Houston, Texas on Safety Shutdown System; and Development of Analytical Competence for Managing Operations at Lagos Business School (now Pan-Atlantic University)in 1999.[4] In 2000, he had training in automation. In 2002, he studied Fundamentals of Crude Sampling at Jiskoot Auto Control Training Centre, Kent, England.[4] Also, in 2005, he studied Understanding and Solving Difficult Business Problems at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.[4]
Personal Life
Oluwaseyi lives in Ibadan, Oyo State. He is married to Tamunominini, and they have three children.[5]
Related pages
References
- ↑ "Oyo guber: PDP clears 28 LGs to dislodge APC as Makinde emerges gov-elect". 2019-03-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nigeria: Makinde - Profile of Oyo Guber PDP Aspirant. allafrica.com. 21 September 2014. http://allafrica.com/stories/201409220019.html. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ BISI, OLADELE (23 December 2015). "Oyo 2015: Four Ibadan indigenes for governor". The Nation Online NG. http://thenationonlineng.net/oyo-2015-four-ibadan-indigenes-governor/. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Olu, Kola (27 February 2015). Students promise support for Makinde. m.marketpressrelease.com. http://m.marketpressrelease.com/pr.php?id=1422948092. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ Meet Seyi Makinde. seyimakinde4governor.com. http://www.seyimakinde4governor.com/meet-seyi-makinde.htm. Retrieved 21 May 2016.