Lekan Balogun is a Nigerian politician, activist and former senator. He was appointed as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan in January 2022. Lekan Balogun was born in October 1942.
Lekan Balogun Profile
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Name |
Lekan Balogun |
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Real Name |
Lekan Balogun |
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Date of Birth |
October 1942 |
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Age |
79 years (2021) |
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State of Origin |
Oyo State |
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Nationality |
Nigeria |
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Tribe |
Yoruba |
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Occupation |
Politician |
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Known for |
42nd Olubadan of Ibadan |
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Religion |
Muslim |
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Net Worth |
$10 million |
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Educational Background
Lekan Balogun attended CAC Morden School Anlugbua and Rapid Result College, UK.
He obtained a Masters degree and Doctorate at the Ahmadu Bello University center for social and economic research.
Career
Lekan Balogun worked briefly before enrolling for his PhD at Ahmadu Bello University. He lectured at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
He ventured into business and have served as the a member of board of director of several business across different sectors.
Lekan Balogun joined politics and registered with Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and later defected to Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP).
In 1999, Lekan Balogun was elected to represent Oyo Central in the Nigerian senate under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He left the Nigerian senate in 2003.
He was the Mogaji to the Olubadan of Ibadan.
In 2021, Lekan Balogun was appointed to succeed Oba Adetunji as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan.
Personal Life
Lekan Balogun is married to two wives with children. He is a Muslim. He is of Ali-Iwo heritage in Ibadan North East Local Government.
Lekan Balogun Net Worth
Lekan Balogun is estimated to worth $10 million.