Wasiu Sanni
Nigerian politician (born 1961)
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Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni (born 24 March 1961) is a Nigerian politician who has served as Senator for Lagos Central since 2023.[1][2][3] He previously served as deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023.[4]
Wasiu Sanni | |
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| Senator for Lagos Central | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Oluremi Tinubu |
| Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly | |
| In office 8 June 2015 – 4 June 2023 | |
| Speaker | Mudashiru Obasa |
| Preceded by | Musibau Kolawole Taiwo |
| Succeeded by | Mojisola Lasbat Meranda |
| Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly | |
| In office 8 June 2015 – 4 June 2023 | |
| In office 2 June 1999 – 2 June 2003 | |
| Constituency | Lagos Island I |
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| Born | Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni 24 March 1961 |
| Party | All Progressives Congress (2013–present) |
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Early life and education
Wasiu had his primary education at Holy Trinity Primary School, Ebute-Ero, Lagos, and his secondary education at Ansar-Ud-Deen College Offa, Kwara State. He holds a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, and second degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos.[5]
He also completed executive programs in Leadership and Executive Functions at Lagos Business School, Negotiation and Leadership at Harvard Law School, and Driving Government Performance at Harvard Kennedy School.[5]
