Akinola Ojo
Hon. Akinola Ojo | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Finance, Oyo State | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Governor | Seyi Makinde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos, London Business School |
| Occupation | Politician, accountant, administrator |
Akinola Ojo is a Nigerian accountant, administrator, and politician who serves as Commissioner for Finance of Oyo State.[1][2]
Education
Ojo attended King's College, Lagos from 1982 to 1987. He then studied Accounting at the University of Lagos, graduating with a bachelor's degree between 1987 and 1992. He later obtained a master's degree in Leadership and Strategy from the London Business School.[1][2]
Career
Ojo has worked with both indigenous and multinational oil and gas firms.[2]
Political career
In 2019, he was nominated by Governor Seyi Makinde for a commissioner position and was subsequently confirmed by the Oyo State House of Assembly. He was appointed Commissioner for Finance and has held the office since then.[3][4]
References
- 1 2 "Akinola Ojo: A Technocratic Contender for Seyi Makinde's Successor". roundoyo.com. 2025-05-10. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- 1 2 3 "LeaderBox - Political Leadership Platform". leaderbox.africa. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ Adebayo, Musliudeen (2019-07-25). "Makinde sends list of commissioner-nominees to Oyo Assembly [Full list]". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ Bankole, Idowu (2019-08-10). "Oyo Assembly confirms Makinde's commissioner nominees, others". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-19.