Jamiu Omoniyi
Hon. Jamiu Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Housing of Ogun State | |
| Assumed office 10 January 2020 | |
| Governor | Dapo Abiodun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Ondo State Polytechnic |
| Occupation | Banking and finance specialist, politician |
Jamiu Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi is a Nigerian banking and finance specialist and politician. He has served as Commissioner for Housing in Ogun State since January 2020.
Early life and education
Omoniyi is a native of the Yewa area of Ogun State. During his early years, he worked alongside his father, who was a bricklayer.[1] He obtained a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy from Ondo State Polytechnic, Owo, in 1999.[2]
Career
Omoniyi began his career at Berger Paints Nigeria Plc, where he worked from 1995 to October 2000 as an Account Clerk. He later joined Germaine Haulage & Distribution Services (2001–2003), before moving to Partnership Savings & Loans (2003–2005). He subsequently worked at Wema Homes Savings & Loans, a subsidiary of Wema Bank Plc, between 2005 and March 2007. In these roles, he worked in the accounting departments of the organisations.[1][2]
Political career
In July 2019, Omoniyi was appointed Special Adviser on Housing to the Governor of Ogun State. Later in November 2019, he became a member of the Board of Directors at Gateway Mortgage Bank and joined Ogun State's Project Review Committee for infrastructural oversight (2012–2019).[1]
On 10 January 2020, Governor Dapo Abiodun appointed him Commissioner for Housing,[3] a position he continues to hold.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "LeaderBox - Political Leadership Platform". leaderbox.africa. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- 1 2 "Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi". Gateway Mortgage Bank Limited. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- ↑ Olawin, Oludare (2020-01-10). "Gov. Abiodun swears in new Commissioners". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- ↑ "Housing Sector as Driver of Economic Prosperity in Ogun State". This Day. Retrieved 2025-12-24.