Oladosu Oshinowo
Nigerian politician (1941–2013)
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Oladosu Olumuyiwa Oshinowo (July 1941 – 13 August 2013) was a Nigerian politician who served as the first speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly from 1979 to 1983, during the Second Nigerian Republic.[1]
Oladosu Oshinowo | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly | |
| In office 2 October 1979 – 5 October 1983 | |
| Deputy | Oladimeji Longe |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Oladimeji Longe |
| Constituency | Ikorodu Constituency II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1941 |
| Died | 13 August 2013 (aged 72) |
| Party | Unity Party of Nigeria |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
He was born in Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria in July 1941.[2] In 1979, he contested the Ikorodu constituency I seat of the Lagos State House of Assembly and was elected.[3] He was elected speaker on 2 October 1979 and served in this capacity till 5 October 1983.[4][5]
Political career
Oladosu Olumuyiwa Oshinowo was elected to the Lagos State House of Assembly in 1979 to represent Ikorodu Urban II Constituency on the platform of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). Following the inauguration of the First Lagos State House of Assembly, he was elected as its first Speaker and served from 2 October 1979 to 5 October 1983 during the Second Nigerian Republic.[6][7]
