Ojo Amos Olatunde (born 14 February 1963), is a Nigerian architect and the Former clerk to the National Assembly of Nigeria since 14 February 2023, he previously served as the clerk from 30 September 2020 to 14 February 2023 when he replaced Mohammed Sani-Omolori.
Olatunde Ojo | |
|---|---|
| Clerk to the National Assembly of Nigeria | |
| In office 30 September 2020 – February 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Sani-Omolori |
| Succeeded by | Sani Magaji Tambawal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ojo Amos Olatunde 14 February 1963 Ilobu, Irepodun, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
Early life and education
editOjo was born in Ilobu, Irepodun, Oyo State, Nigeria. He had his secondary school education at Ilobu Secondary Commercial Grammar School, where he graduated in 1983. From 1985 to 1990, he went to Obafemi Awolowo University where he graduated with a degree in architecture, before preceding to obtain a master's degree in 1992 from the same university.[1][2]
Career
editOjo started his career in private practice, before joining the national assembly of Nigeria in 2004 as the chief architect of department of estate and works. He was promoted to the position of assistant director, after which he became the deputy director and then director. He is a member of Nigerian Institute of Architect, NIA and the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria, ARCON.[1]
Clerk to the national assembly of Nigeria
editOn 17 July 2020, Ojo was appointed as the acting clerk to the national assembly of Nigeria to replace Mohammed Sani-Omolori.[3][4] On 30 September 2020, his appointment was made permanent.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Ogunyinka, Victor (22 July 2020). "As Olatunde Ojo steps in as Clerk to the National Assembly". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ Ade-Omotosho, Tolu (24 July 2020). "Clerkship of National Assembly: a triumph of integrity". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ Umoru, Henry (17 July 2020). "NASS appoints Clerk of Senate, 4 others". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Olatunde Replaces Omolori As NASS Clerk". Channels TV. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ Dyepkazah, Shibayan (2 October 2020). "N'assembly commission confirms Ojo Olatunde as clerk". TheCable. Retrieved 7 October 2020.