People

Olawale Edun, known as Wale Edun, is a renowned Nigerian banker, economist, and government official. Currently, he holds the position of Special Adviser on Monetary Policies to President Bola Tinubu, a role he assumed in June 2023. Edun is also recognized for his service as the Commissioner for Finance in Lagos State and as the former Chair of Chapel Hill Denham Group, one of Nigeria’s top investment banks.

Dr. Ishaq Kunle Salako, a prominent medical practitioner and former Commissioner for Health in Ogun State, is the Co-ordinator for the Ogun West Stakeholders Forum. Born on July 23, 1959, to Alhaji and Alhaja Ibathllahi Lawal Salako of Oke Oyinbo Quarters in Ota, Ogun State, he is a devout Muslim and a proud native of Ogun State, Nigeria.

Bosun Tijani, a renowned entrepreneur, and innovator from Nigeria, is the co-founder and CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), a social innovation center in Nigeria. Tijani, 46, is originally from Agege, Lagos, where he spent his early years before relocating to Abeokuta, Ogun State, for his secondary education.

Mohammed Idris Malagi, born on May 2nd, 1966, in Gbako local government of Niger State, is a prominent figure in Nigeria’s media and public relations industry. He received his primary education at Kontagora from 1971 to 1977 and earned his degree from GSS Rijau in 1982. Mohammed Idris Malagi furthered his education at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, graduating with an English degree in 1987. He later earned a master’s degree in the same field from Bayero University Kano in 1995.

Born on July 16, 1959, Lateef Fagbemi has become a respected figure in Nigeria’s legal community due to his outstanding contributions to the field of law. As a dedicated legal practitioner, his work on significant legal battles over the last 38 years has earned him a reputation as a legal luminary, adept strategist, and staunch advocate for justice.

Simon Bako Lalong, born on May 5, 1963, in Ajikamai, Plateau State, Nigeria, began his educational journey at the Roman Catholic Mission School (RCM) Primary School in Shendam, earning his First School Leaving Certificate in 1977. He then continued his studies at Government Secondary School Shendam, receiving his Senior School Certificate in 1982.

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim is a prominent Nigerian politician and businesswoman known for her role in various government offices and her achievements in the business world. Born in Jos, Plateau State, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim hails from Keffi, Nasarawa State. Her parents are S.K Danladi, an engineer and developer based in Abuja, and Aishatu Sulaiman Danladi, a teacher. The second of eight children, she is married and a mother to three children.

Zephaniah Bitrus Jisalo, born on April 3, 1970, is a prominent Nigerian politician, PR expert, and administrator currently representing the Abuja Municipal/Bwari Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja. As the first Federal Capital Territory (FCT) native to be appointed Minister since 1999, Jisalo has achieved a remarkable milestone.

Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, hailing from the renowned Utsev Akaa lineage of Mbaakura, Mbagen, Buruku, Benue State, Nigeria, stands out as a multi-talented individual excelling in civil engineering, academia, politics, and entrepreneurship.

Born on August 12, 1968, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi is a celebrated figure from Niger State, Nigeria, known for his distinguished service as a Senator representing the Niger North Senatorial District in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.