Dele Gboluga Ikengboju (born 23 June 1967) is a pharmacist and politician[1] who served as a member of the Nigeria Federal House of Representatives, representing Okitipupa/Irele Constituency from 2019 to 2023.[2][3]
Dele Gboluga Ikengboju | |
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| Born | 23 June 1967 Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria |
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| Occupation | Pharmacist, Politician |
Early life and education
editIkengboju spent his early life in Ilutitun, his hometown Okitipupa, Ondo State. He completed his primary education at LA Primary School Ilutitun, Ondo State in 1977 and his secondary education at Comprehensive High School Ilutitun in 1983.[1][4]
In 1995, he graduated from the University of Benin with a Bachelor of Pharmacy. In order to become a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, he took the Overseas Conversion Examination in 2000 at the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom. In addition, he earned a Certificate in Medicine Use Review from Kent/Medway University in 2005 and a Master's degree in Managing Contemporary Global Issues from the University of Winchester, UK in 2010.[1][4]
Career
editIkengboju career spans roles in Pfizer Products PLC (1995-1996), Taraba State Health Services Management Board (1996-1998), Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd (2002-2006), Hampshire Primary Health Care Trust (2006-2007). He has been with Mastamed International Limited, West Africa since 2010.[1][4]
Politics
editIkengboju contested and won the Okitipupa/Irele federal constituency seat in 2019,[2][3] following a controversial substitution in the 2014 primary elections.[5] He was however defeated by Okunjimi Odimayo in 2023.[6][7]
In 2020, he was selected as a running mate for the 2020 Ondo State governorship election by Eyitayo Jegede, the People Democratic Party's nominee.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Precision (August 17, 2020). "Ondo 2020: Profile Of Jegede's Deputy, Ikengboju Dele Gboluga". Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ a b vanguardngr (February 24, 2019). "Elections: PDP wins Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency". Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ a b dailytrust (24 February 2019). "2019 Elections: INEC Declares PDP Candidate Winner Of Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency". Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c Princewill, Press (August 17, 2020). "Ondo 2020: Impressive Profile of Jegede's Running mate, Gboluga". Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ Badejo, Abiodun (December 10, 2014). "Controversy as 'wrong' PDP aspirant is declared winner in Okitipupa/Irele constituency". Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Premium, Times (February 26, 2023). "#NigeriaDecides2023: Ondo PDP lawmaker loses re-election". Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ gazettengr (March 26, 2023). "Ondo PDP rep member concedes defeat, congratulates APC's Odimayo". Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ Precision (August 17, 2020). "Jegede Finally Settles For Gboluga As Deputy Ahead August 18 INEC Deadline". Retrieved December 23, 2023.