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Draft:Sharafadeen Alli

Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, popularly known as BSA, is a Nigerian lawyer and politician born on 20 April 1963. He currently represents the Oyo State in the 10th National Assembly (NASS).

Early Life and Education edit

Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli was born on 20 April 1963, in Ibadan, Nigeria. He grew up at N4/224A Oke Aremo in the Ibadan North local government area of Ibadan. His educational journey began at the Progressive Day School in Alaadorin, Isale-Osi, Ibadan. He then proceeded to Anwaru-Islam (Ahmadiyya) Grammar School in Eleyele, Ibadan, where he obtained his W.A.S.C. 'O' level certificate. Later, he attended Ilesha Grammar School in Ilesha, Osun State, to pursue his W.A.S.C. 'A' Level HSC Certificate. For his tertiary education, Alli attended the University of Ibadan, where he studied Law and graduated in 1986. The following year, he attended the Nigerian Law School on Victoria Island. Following his undergraduate studies, Alli returned to the University of Ibadan, where he pursued a Master's Degree in Law.[1] He is currently pursuing a PhD in Legislative and Strategic Studies at the Federal University Lokoja in Kogi State, Nigeria.

Career and Employment edit

In 1988, Alli commenced his National youth service Corps at A.E Enumah & Associates (Barristers and Solicitors) in Anambra State. From 1988 to 1991, he continued his legal practice as a Counsel at R.A. Sarumi & Co., Solicitors, Advocates & Notary Public in Ibadan. Alli established his own law firm, Biodun Alli & Co. (Barristers, Solicitors & Real Estate Consultants), where he served as the principal partner beginning in 1994.

Appointments and Politics edit

Between December 1991 and November 1993, Alli became the first elected Executive Chairman of the most populous council in Oyo State, the Ibadan North Local Government. In 1996, at age 33, he was elected to represent Oyo South Senatorial District under the now-defunct United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP), though he was unable to be sworn in due to military intervention. From September to November 1999, Alli served as the Oyo State Secretary and Acting Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[2][3]

In 2003, he was appointed as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG)[4] under Governor Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State, and in 2005, he became the Chief of Staff to the State Government. In 2011, Alli was appointed Chairman of the Odu'a Investment Company Limited.[5] During his tenure, the company achieved several milestones, including the construction of Heritage Mall and Cocoa Mall in Ibadan.[6][7][8][9] In 2015, he ran for deputy governor as a Labour Party candidate, partnering with the late Otunba Alao Akala as the gubernatorial candidate.[10] In 2019, Alli was the governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Oyo State. However, he later chose to withdraw his candidacy and instead support Engineer Seyi Makinde, the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[11]

In 2023, Alli contested and won the Oyo South Senatorial District Election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), receiving 111,513 votes.[12][13] He also serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)[14][15] and Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs Excise and Tariff.[16][17]

In 2024, Alli was inaugurated as a member of the 6th Legislature of The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament in Abuja by Nigerian President and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.[18]

POSITIONS HELD/CONTESTED edit

  • Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Oyo South Senatorial District. All Progressive Congress (APC). (2023 - Date).
  • Governorship Candidate, Zenith Labour Party, Oyo State. (2019)
  • Deputy Governorship Candidate, Labour Party of Nigeria, Oyo State. (2015)
  • Chairman Board of Directors, Odu'a Investment Company Limited Nov. (2011 - Apr. 2014).
  • Chief of Staff to the State Governor. (May 2005 - May 2007).
  • Secretary to the State Government. (May 2003 - May 2005).
  • Pioneer State Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (Oyo). (Sep. 1998 - Sep. 1999).
  • Acting State Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Oyo State Chapter. (Sep. 1999 - Nov. 1999).
  • Senator-Elect Oyo South Senatorial District. ( April 1998
  • First Elected Executive Chairman, (Dec. 1991 - Nov. 1993).

COMMITTEES SERVED edit

  • Chairman Oyo State Government Committee on Development of Tertiary. (2003–2007).
  • Chairman, Oyo State Government Committee on Eradication of Guinea worm. (2003–2007).
  • Member National Organizing Committee for the PDP National Convention held in Abuja. (1999).
  • Secretary, U.N.C.P National Screening Committee for National Assembly Elections, Kano State. (1998).
  • Member, U.N.C.P Legal Committee. (1998).
  • Member, 8 Man Steering Committee on Feasibility of Establishing Ibadan City Development Corporation. (1992).

References edit

  1. ^ Oyo Insight (5 September 2023). "Omoluabi Senator: The Remarkable Journey of Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli | Akeem Abas". Oyo Insight. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  2. ^ Musliudeen, Adebayo (16 January 2018). "2019: Top 3 PDP aspirants, Alli, Lanlehin, Makinde begin horse trading for Oyo soul". Daily Post Media Ltd. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  3. ^ Sharpedgenews (2 November 2022). "Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli And Oyo South 2023 Project". Management Edge Ltd. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  4. ^ Ademola, Adegbite (13 February 2023). "I will create employment if elected senator – Ex-Oyo SSG". Punch Nigeria Limited. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  5. ^ The, Nation (3 June 2014). "Alli resigns as Odu'a chair". The Nation Newspaper, Ltd. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  6. ^ Sola, Adeyemo (8 August 2023). "Oyo Senators Alli, Buhari, Akintunde Emerge Senate Committee Chairmen". New Telegraph, Nigeria. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  7. ^ Dele, Ogunyemi (15 December 2013). "Modern Shopping Centres Take Over Ibadan". Media Trust Limited. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  8. ^ Vanguard Newspaper (30 August 2011). "Odu'a Chairman tasks associate, subsidiary companies on greater productivity". Vanguard Media Limited.
  9. ^ GBENRO, ADESINA. "Odu'a Investment opens 2 malls in Ibadan". PM News. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  10. ^ PM, Parrot (15 September 2017). "Oyo State In Focus As Politicians Engage In Horse Trading". PM Parrot Online Newspaper. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  11. ^ MUSLIUDEEN, ADEBAYO (5 March 2019). "Oyo guber poll: Why we endorsed Seyi Makinde – Lanlehin, Alli, Ayorinde". Daily Post Media Ltd. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  12. ^ Remi, Feyisipo (27 February 2023). "APC wins three senatorial seat in Oyo". Businessday NG. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  13. ^ Musliudeen, Adebayo (27 February 2023). "APC's Alli wins Oyo South senatorial district seat". Daily Post Media Ltd. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  14. ^ Sola, Adeyemo (8 August 2023). New Telegraph, Nigeria. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  15. ^ Chioma, Onuh (8 August 2023). "See the full list of standing committees in the 10th Senate". Businessday NG. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  16. ^ Nurudeen, Alimi (10 August 2023). "Senate commended over appointment of Sharafadeen Alli as committee chair on INEC". African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  17. ^ ONYEDIA, URUM (8 August 2023). "Senate Names Chairmen And Vice Chairmen Of Standing Committees". AIT.LIVE. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  18. ^ Israel, Arogbonlo (4 April 2024). "FULL LIST: Nigerian lawmakers in 6th ECOWAS parliament under Tinubu". African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
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