Muktar Tolani Shagaya
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Honourable Muktar Tolani Shagaya | |
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| Born | 16 December 1989[1] Kwara, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
Muktar Tolani Shagaya (born 16 December 1989)[2] is a Nigerian politician and a current House of Representatives member in the 10th National Assembly, representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency since June 2023.[3] He is the Deputy Chairman, House of the Representatives Committee on Basic Education & Services.[4] Since assuming office as a member of the National Assembly, Shagaya Tolani has sponsored over 10 bills, co-sponsored several others, and introduced motions in the House of Representatives.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Tolani Shagaya was born on December 16, 1989,[6] in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, into the Shagaya family.[7] He is a son of a Nigerian business-woman and industrialist, Bola Shagaya.[8] He began his education at the Lebanese Community School in Yaba, Lagos, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1999. He subsequently attended Adesoye College in Offa, Kwara State, and later Rockwell College in Ireland.[citation needed]
From 2003 to 2008, Shagaya pursued his A-level and GCSE education at Malvern College in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. He proceeded to the University of Plymouth, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in International Relations. He later obtained a Master's degree in International Development and Development Management from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.[citation needed]
Works
[edit]In 2013, he served as a Junior Assistant at Infrastructure Bank PLC. He later held roles as the Business Development Manager at Karmod Nigeria Prefabricated Technologies and as an Energy Executive at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). He was the Executive Director, Asolar Systems Nigeria Limited[1] In 2023, he transitioned into politics and successfully contested for a seat in the House of Representatives, representing Kwara/Asa Federal Constituency.[3]
Politics
[edit]Tolani Shagaya is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and serves as the representative for Ilorin/Asa Federal Constituency of Kwara State in the House of Representatives. He holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Services. Shagaya has sponsored numerous bills and moved several motions during his tenure in the National Assembly.[9]
References
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- ^ a b "Validating the Office of the Electorate on Representation". Voter. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Reps mull increase in allocation to UBEC to boost education". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Edache, Ekpo (20 November 2024). "Spotlight on Shagaya's legislative feats". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Reporters, Our (1 April 2023). "Dynasty: Children, relatives of prominent Nigerians who won, lost elections". Daily Trust. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Tolani Shagaya". Current Affairs Nigeria. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Sofowora, Oladapo (4 June 2024). "Bola Shagaya plans classy wedding for son". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Press, Princewill (24 July 2023). "Muktar Shagaya: The Distinguished House of Representatives Member". Princewill Press. Retrieved 23 November 2024.