Munirudeen Adesola Lawal (born February 10, 1956) is a Nigerian monarch. He is the 13th Timi of Ede.[1][2]
| Munirudeen Adesola Lawal | |
|---|---|
| 13th Timi of Ede | |
| Reign | January 2008 – |
| Coronation | 5 March 2008 |
| Predecessor | Tijani Oladokun Oyewusi |
| Born | 10 February 1956 Ede, Southern Region, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria |
| House | Laminisa |
| Religion | Islam |
| Occupation | Teaching |
Early life and education
editMunirudeen Adesola Lawal was born on 10 February 1956 to the family of Prince Kareem Abefe Lawal of the Laminisa ruling house and Abibat Akanke Lawal from Ile Imole compound in Ede in present-day Osun State, Nigeria.[3] He commenced his primary school education at LA Primary School, Obada Ede from where he proceeded to Seventh Day Adventist Grammar School, Ede and in 1968, he subsequently gained admission to Baptist High School, Ede, where he eventually completed his secondary school education in 1973 and subsequently obtained his Higher School Certificate(HSC) in 1975.[4]
In 1978, he enrolled into the Adeyemi College of Education to study mathematics and chemistry dducation. He later gained admission to Bayero University where he obtained a degree in library studies and mathematics in 1984. In 1988, he enrolled for and obtained a master's degree in business administration from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.[5]
Career
editIn 1973 upon the completion of his secondary school, Munirudeen Adesola Lawal got an appointment into Universal Insurance Company, where he was trained as a policy seller. In October 1975,upon the completion of his HSC,he later got a job with the Osun Central Schools’ Board and was posted to Timi Agbale Grammar School as a mathematics and further mathematics teacher. He subsequently worked in Oba laoye Grammar School, Ede between 1991 and 1992; and later secured a job at the Polytechnic Iree in December, 1992, as lecturer 2, teaching mathematics and other courses and was there until January 2008 when he was named the Timi of Ede.[6][7]
Personal life
editMunirudeen Adesola Lawal is a Muslim and he is married with children.[8]
References
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- ^ "TimiAt10: The Nobility And Royalty Of Timi Is Truly Divine - Kayode Oduoye". AmiLoaded News. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Kamorudeen, Adabanija (9 May 2021). "Excerpts from EDE MAPO AROGUN: A Celebration of a City, its History, Monarchy and People. | Edited by Prof. Siyan Oyeweso ". Omo Adabanija Global. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Profile Of Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal - OsunDefender". 11 March 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Governor Adeleke Celebrates Timi of Edeland on 15th Coronation Anniversary - National Insight News". 10 June 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Ezugwu, Obinna (1 June 2023). "Timi of Ede 15th Coronation Anniversary: Ede indigenes urged to support Oba Laminisa - Business Hallmark". hallmarknews.com.
- ^ People, City (24 January 2021). "Another Prominent Oba, Timi Of Ede, Muniru Lawal Welcomes A Set Of Twins". City People Magazine. Retrieved 23 July 2024.