Otunba Fatai Sowemimo
Otunba Fatai Sowemimo (born March 5, 1955) is a Nigerian businessman and politician. He hails from Ogun State, Remo-North. He serves as Chairman of Ogun State Water Corporation.
Early life
Sowemimo is born on 5 March 1955 in Isara. He is the Son of Pa. Sekoni Sowemimo and Alhaja Muyibat Olabimpe Sowemimo. He attended Sapade Grammar School in Isara, then obtained a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Chicago State University.
Career
He is the Managing Director of Wemson Real Estate Management.
Politics
He was the Chairman of Ikenne Local Government. When Remo North Local Government was formed out of Ikenne Local Government in October 1996 through the order of Sani Abacha, this move ushered in the creation of new local governments throughout Nigeria. Through this, he became the First Sole administrator/chairman until March 24 1997.
In 1999, Fatai Sowemimo became a member of the Ogun State House Assembly, representing Remo-North. After completing his tenure as a legislator in 2003, he contested the House of Representatives election, but lost. He continued his political efforts and served as Commissioner.
On August 13, 2020, he was appointed Chairman of Ogun State Water Corporation.
Personal life
He married Kehinde Sowemimo. They have three children. His wife is the grand-daughter of Late Monarch of Ogere-Remo, Oba Alfred Obafuwa Babington-Ashaye. Legunsen III, the Ologere of Ogere. She is the daughter of Prince Olumuyiwa Babington-Ashaye.
References
External links
- "Remo North Local Government Isara Remo". Remo Voices Aloud. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- "Abiodun appoints Oladunjoye, others into boards, names aides". CityVoice. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- "Past Legislatures". Ogun State House of Assembly. Retrieved 13 August 2020.