Mojisolaoluwa Kehinde Alli–Macaulay (née Alli; born 10 October 1977[1]) is a Nigerian politician,[2] lawmaker,[3][4][5] and a member of the All Progressive Congress APC. She is currently the Executive Director (Operations) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)[6][7][8][9] She was the Lagos State House of Assembly legislator, representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency (2019-2023)[10] and the Chairperson of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation, and Job Creation.[11]
Hon. Mojisolaoluwa Kehinde Alli Macaulay | |
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| Executive Director (Operations), Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) | |
| In office 2019–2023 | |
| Constituency | Lagos, Amuwo-Odofin 1 |
| Chairman House Committee, Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation & Job Creation | |
| In office 2019–2023 | |
| Councillor, Ward B1 Amuwo-Odofin | |
| In office 2010–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1977 Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Education |
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| Alma mater | LASU |
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| Profession | Legal practitioner |
| Website | mojisolaoluwaallimacaulay |
Early life and education
editMojisolaoluwa Kehinde Alli was born in Surulere, Lagos State and she is from Lagos Island, in the southwestern part of Nigeria.[citation needed]
She had her primary education at Subola Nursery & Primary School (1982–84) and concluded at Festac Primary School (1984–90). Immediately after that she began her secondary school education at Festac Girls' Secondary School (1990–93),[12][5] and completed at Navy Town Secondary School (1993–95),[1] where she obtained the West African School Certificate.
She went on to obtain a Diploma at the Open University Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, in Social science (2003). In 2015, she was awarded a Bachelor Of Arts degree in History & International Relations[5] from Lagos State University.[1] In 2021, she obtained a degree in Law at Lagos State University.[citation needed]
Career
editProfessional career
editShe began her career in Journalism and Broadcast media in 1997 as a Duty Announcer For Radio Lagos/Eko FM (1997–99).[13] She worked immediately after that as a Newscaster/Presenter at MITV/STAR FM for three years (1999–2001),[1] then moved on to NTA2 Channel 5 as a News Researcher, News presenter and Producer (2001–2002).[citation needed]
Political career
editShe contested as a councillor in WARD B1, Amuwo-Odofin, under the Action Congress of Nigeria and won (2010-13).[12] She was formerly the Deputy Leader, Amuwo-Odofin Legislative Council, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area. In 2019, she contested and won in the Amuwo-Odofin Constituency 1. She was a member on the 9th Legislative Assembly, Lagos State House Of Assembly.[14]
Personal life
editShe is married to Jonathan Macaulay; they have two children.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Who be Mojisola Alli-Macaulay? wey say "Nigerian youths dey high on drugs all di time"". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Mojisola Alli–Macaulay: Newbies in politics should not aim for high positions". The Nation. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "My drug comment about hoodlums, not youths — Lagos lawmaker". The Punch. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "EMPOWERMENT: Lagos lawmaker urges youths to support govt". Vanguard. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ a b c "Hon. Mojisola Kehinde Alli-Macaulay – Lagos State House of Assembly". Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "President Tinubu approved the appointment of Mrs. Mojisolaoluwa Kehinde Alli-Macaulay as the Executive Director (Operations) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)". 13 July 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Ikpegfan, Frank (17 July 2024). "Faleye pledges to reposition NSITF". The Nation. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Ezigbo, Onyebuchi (17 July 2024). "Faleye Pledges to Reposition NSITF". This Day. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Oluokun, Ayorinde (13 July 2024). "Tinubu appoints new CEO, Executive Director for NSITF". P.M. News. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Constituencies – Lagos State House of Assembly". Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ Emmanuel, Olu (9 March 2021). "More space for women equals a better Africa – Hon. Mojisolaoluwa Alli-Macaulay". National Daily. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ a b "'Amuwo Odofin constituency'll benefit from my stewardship'". The Nation. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Mojisola Alli-Macaulay: Biography of Lagos female lawmaker wey say Nigerian youths dey high on drugs all di time". BBC News Pidgin (in Hausa). 30 October 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Members – Lagos State House of Assembly". Retrieved 12 July 2021.