Oladele Bankole Balogun

Oladele Bankole Balogun (born December 14, 1961) is a Nigerian-born Lawyer running for House of Representatives in Akoko - Edo Federal Constituency of Edo State under the current ruling party (PDP)
Early Life and Education
Hon. Oladele Bankole Balogun is an indigene Of Igarra, Akoko-Edo, Edo State of Nigeria. Born in Ibadan on the 14th of December, 1961 to the Late Chief James Bankole Balogun (Former Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria FRCN), and Chief Mrs Omolara Bankole Balogun nee Olunloyo of the illustrious Olunloyo family from Ibadan, Oyo State.
His early education commenced at Sacred Heart school Ibadan, Emotan prep school Benin City and Yewande Memorial School Lagos. Secondary education was at Igbobi College Yaba Lagos, where he obtained a West African School Certificate and proceeded to the Federal Government College Enugu where he attained the Higher School certificate.
Oteniete (Edo traditional title) proceeded to the University of Ibadan in 1981 to take a Bachelors of Science degree (Bsc) (Hons) in Political Science. In pursuit of further development and education, he attended the University of London, where he obtained an LLB (Hons) degree in Law. He then obtained a Post graduate diploma at the College of Law.
Hon. Oladele Bankele Balogun is the Federal Commissioner Representing Edo State (Public Complaints Commission).
Political Career
Oladele Bankole Balogun is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK, Barrister Supreme Court of Nigeria and Solicitor Supreme Court of England and Wales. And also a member of the law society UK.
He is the Chief Executive of Transept Group of Companies in the United Kingdom which includes Alphabet House group of Schools, Alpha Training Institute and K & OB Property Development Company.
As a mark of leadership and in appreciation of his immense contribution to his people, he was bestowed with traditional titles as: Oteniete of Igarra and Otunba babalaje Olunloyo , Ona - ara ( Oyo State).
Hon. Balogun is running for House of Representatives in Akoko - Edo Federal Constituency of Edo State under the (PDP)
Personal Life
Oladele Bankele Balogun is married with 4 Children. He is a lifelong Arsenal F.C. fan!

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