Oladosu Olumuyiwa Oshinowo (July 1941 – 13 August 2013) was a Nigerian politician who served as the first speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly from 1979 to 1983, during the Second Nigerian Republic.[1]
Oladosu Oshinowo | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly | |
| In office 2 October 1979 – 5 October 1983 | |
| Deputy | Oladimeji Longe |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Oladimeji Longe |
| Constituency | Ikorodu Constituency II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1941 Ikorodu, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Lagos State, Nigeria) |
| Died | 13 August 2013 (aged 72) |
| Political party | Unity Party of Nigeria |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editHe was born in Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria in July 1941.[2] In 1979, he contested the Ikorodu constituency I seat of the Lagos State House of Assembly and was elected.[3] He was elected speaker on 2 October 1979 and served in this capacity till 5 October 1983.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "LSHA Holds Valedictory Session for Late Oshinowo".
- ^ "Lagos Assembly holds special parliamentary session for pioneer Speaker". Newswatch Times. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Lagos Assembly honours Oshinowo, late first speaker". NewsForAfrica. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Lagos to acquire Lekki Concession Company - The Nation". The Nation. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Lagos Assembly honours Oshinowo, late first speaker - P.M. NEWS Nigeria". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
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