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Olusegun Awolowo Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Executive Director | |
| In office 2018–present | |
| Preceded by | Segun Awolowo Jr. |
| Executive Director | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1963 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Segun Awolowo Jr. (born 27 September 1963), is the executive director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council, a position he assumed since 2013.[1][2] He is the grandson of former Nigerian nationalist, socialist and statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.[3]
Early Life
Olusegun Awolowo Jr. was born on the 27th of September 1963 to Segun Awolowo. His father (Segun Awolowo Sr.) died in 1963 at age 25 by car accident at the old Ibadan-Lagos road.[4] He was born two months after his father's death.[5] Segun Jr. had to attend primary school in custody of his aunt, Mrs Tola Oyediran (nee Awolowo) and her husband Prof. Kayode Oyediran. Before then, he had to live with his mother alongside his other siblings.[6]
Education
Segun Jr. started his education at the Mayhill Convent School alongside Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, all in the custody of Prof and Mrs Oyediran. From there, he proceeded to Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos State for his secondary school education and completed his secondary school education at Government College, Ibadan. On completion of his secondary school education, he proceeded to the Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University), Ago Iwoye and graduated with a LLB degree.[7]
Career
Mr Segun Awolowo was appointed the executive director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013[8][9] and his tenure expired in November 2017 but he was reappointed as executive director and chief executive officer by President Muhammadu Buhari in February 2018 for another four year tenure.[10][11]
In June 2019, the NEPC under his leadership planned a partnership with retail company, Shoprite for the latter to export Nigerian products to other African countries and beyond.[12]
Personal Life
Segun Awolowo Jr. is married with children. His daughter, Seun is a motivational speaker and runs an NGO called Teach-A-Girl Nigeria, which focuses on Girl Child education in Nigeria. She is also the founder of Leads Africa and 3D Living Moments.[13]
References
- ^ Ehikioya, Augustine (26 September 2018). "Buhari greets Awolowo at 55". The Nation Online. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Usigbe, Leon (26 September 2018). "Buhari Greets Awolowo At 55". Tribune. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Babarinsa, Dare (25 November 2015). "The woman who gave us Awolowo". guardian.ng. Guardian. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Rilwan (18 July 2018). "Remembering Segun Awolowo". The Nation Newspaper. The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Lasisi, Akeem (25 July 2002). "Nigeria: Battle for Late Sage Obafemi Awolowo's Estate". All Africa. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Aworinde, Tobi (29 July 2018). "Years after dad's death, they would say he had gone to England – Segun Awolowo Snr's daughter, Funke". Punch Nigeria. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Aworinde, Tobi (29 July 2018). "Years after dad's death, they would say he had gone to England – Segun Awolowo Snr's daughter, Funke". Punch Nigeria. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Owolabi, Femi (4 January 2018). "Segun Awolowo sits tight at NEPC — after expiration of tenure". The Cable. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Owolabi, Femi (9 January 2018). "Segun Awolowo finally returns NEPC official cars but 'backdoor' handover put on hold". The Cable. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Press Release (28 February 2018). "Buhari reappoints Segun Awolowo as NEPC Chief Executive Officer". Premium Times. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (28 February 2018). "Buhari re-appoints Segun Awolowo as NEPC boss". Daily Post. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Iloani, Francis Arinze (20 June 2019). "NEPC will partner Shoprite to boost export of goods – Awolowo". Daily Trust. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Anonymous (2 March 2019). "Segun Awolowo picks new date for daughter's wedding". Sun Newspaper. Retrieved 30 June 2019.