Is Awolowo still alive?
Deceased (1909–1987)
Obafemi Awolowo/Living or Deceased
Where did Awolowo die?
Ikenne, Nigeria
Obafemi Awolowo/Place of death
What caused the fight between Akintola and Awolowo?
Decisions over the direction of strategic alliances by the party, the adoption of democratic socialism as the party’s platform and the battle for supremacy in the party led to disagreement between Chiefs Akintola and Awolowo. Akintola disagreed with Awolowo’s decision not to join the coalition government.
When was Segun Awolowo born?
September 27, 1963 (age 58 years)
Segun Awolowo/Date of birth
What is the history of Obafemi Awolowo?
Awolowo was the first Leader of Government Business and Minister of Local Government and Finance, and first Premier of the Western Region under Nigeria’s parliamentary system, from 1952 to 1959. He was the official Leader of the Opposition in the federal parliament to the Balewa government from 1959 to 1963.
Who is Segun Awolowo’s mother?
Sisi Abah Folawiyo
Segun Awolowo/Mothers
Where was Chief Obafemi Awolowo born?
Obafemi Awolowo
| Chief Obafemi Awolowo GCFR | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 March 1909 Ikenne, Western Region, British Nigeria (now Ikenne, Ogun, Nigeria) |
| Died | 9 May 1987 (aged 78) Ikenne, Ogun State |
| Political party | Unity Party of Nigeria (1978–1983) Action Group (1950–1966) |
| Spouse(s) | Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo (née Adelana) |
How was akintola assassinated?
January 15, 1966, Ibadan, Nigeria
Ladoke Akintola/Assassinated
When did Ladoke Akintola died?
January 15, 1966
Ladoke Akintola/Date of assassination
Who is Awolowo first child?
Obafemi Awolowo
| Chief Obafemi Awolowo GCFR | |
|---|---|
| Children | Olusegun Awolowo Omotola Oyediran (née Awolowo) Oluwole Awolowo Ayodele Olubusola Soyode (née Awolowo) Olatokunbo Ayoka Awolowo-Dosunmu |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Profession | Journalist, lawyer |
How old is Obasanjo?
84 years (March 5, 1937)
Olusegun Obasanjo/Age
How old was Segun Awolowo when his father died?
His father (Segun Awolowo Sr.) died in 1963 at age 25 by car accident at the old Ibadan-Lagos road. He was born two months after his father’s death. Segun Jr. had to attend primary school in custody of his aunt, Mrs Tola Oyediran (nee Awolowo) and her husband Prof. Kayode Oyediran.
What did Segun Awolowo do as a lawyer?
Segun Awolowo worked with the law firm of Abayomi Sogbesan & Co. and also with the law firm of GOK Ajayi & Co. after his call to bar in December 1989. He served in President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration as a Special Assistant on Traditional Institutions, Legal Due Diligence and Legal Matters.
How old was Olusegun Awolowo when he was born?
Olusegun Awolowo Jr. was born on the 27th of September 1963 to Segun Awolowo. His father (Segun Awolowo Sr.) died in 1963 at age 25 by car accident at the old Ibadan-Lagos road. He was born two months after his father’s death.
What did Segun Awolowo do with Zero Oil Plan?
Segun Awolowo is driving the Zero Oil Plan, as an economic blueprint for Nigeria. It was launched in 2016. He has engaged to promote the plan with the private sector, relevant government institutions and international development partners and businesses.