Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, born 10 November 1965, is a Nigerian politician and former federal lawmaker representing the Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan federal constituency in Osun State. She is a member of the All Progressive Congress. She is a native of Ikire in the Irewole local government area of Osun State.[1]
Ayo Hulayat Omidiran | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office May 2011 – 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Etteh |
| Succeeded by | Taiwo Oluga |
| Constituency | Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1963 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | APC |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria |
| Profession | Politician |
Education edit
She attended Ayedaade Grammar School Ikire, Osun State and obtained a West Africa School Certificate in 1980. She then proceeded to the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry in 1985.
Career edit
Politics edit
She contested for the Federal House of Representatives for Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan federal constituency in 2011 and was elected. She ran for re-election in 2015 and was re-elected under the umbrella of the APC. She has held various positions in the house including deputy chairman, House Committee on Sports; member House Committee on Judiciary, Communications, Interior, Solid Minerals, Women Affairs and Women in Parliament.[2]
Sports Administration edit
In 2002, she became a member of the Nigerian Football Association Board and remained there till 2005. Since 2006, she has been a member of the FIFA Women Committee. She became the proprietor of Omidiran Babe, a female football club in Osogbo, Osun State in 1997.[1] In 2017, she was appointed the head of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Women Football Committee.[3]
Personal life edit
She is a fan of football. She sponsored the Ayedaade-Irewole-Isokan Federal Constituency Football Competition in early 2018 which climaxed with the finals at the Ayedaade High School, Ikire, Osun State.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "Hon (Mrs) Ayo Omidiran – The Official Website Of The State Of Osun". Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
- ^ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". Nass.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 3 July 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
- ^ Akpodonor, Gowon (7 November 2017). "Omidiran's return will stabilize Nigerian women football, says Mabo". Retrieved 3 July 2018.
- ^ Anonymous (29 March 2018). "Omidiran football fiesta thrills Osun community". The Guardian Nigeria (online). Retrieved 3 July 2018.