Fatimat Raji-Rasaki
Nigerian politician (born 1957)
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Fatimat Olufunke Raji-Rasaki (born 1 January 1957) is a Nigerian politician, senator and former first lady of Ogun, Ondo and Lagos states between 1986 and 1991.
Fatimat Raji-Rasaki | |
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Sen. Raji Rasaki photographed in a handshake | |
| Senator for Ekiti Central | |
| In office 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Babafemi Ojudu |
| Succeeded by | Michael Opeyemi Bamidele |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1957 |
| Party | All Progressives Congress |
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| Education |
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| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
Raji-Rasaki was born in Ekiti State on 13 January 1957.[1] She went to the Doherty Memorial Grammar School in Ijero, before studying law at the University of Lagos.[2]
She completed the Harvard Kennedy Executive Education Training Programme in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, earning certificate in Leaders in development.[3]
Career
She was chairman of the senate committee on Trade and Investment in the 8th assembly that had Bukola Saraki as President of the senate.[4]
Legislative activities
During the 8th National Assembly, Raji-Rasaki served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment. She also served on committees relating to Tourism and other legislative assignments during her tenure in the Senate.[5]
Positions held
Source:[6]
- Senator (Ekiti Central) 2015-2019
- House of representative (Ado-ekiti, Ireposun-Ifelodun) 2007-2011
Personal life
In 2016 she clocks and celebrated her 40 years of marriage to Brigadier General Raji Alagbe Rasaki.[7][8]
