Olatunde Ojo
Olatunde Ojo | |
|---|---|
| Clerk to the National Assembly of Nigeria | |
| In office 30 September 2020 – 14 February 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Sani-Omolori |
| Succeeded by | Sani Magaji Tambawal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ojo Amos Olatunde 14 February 1963 |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Occupation | Architect, public administrator |
| Profession | Architect |
Ojo Amos Olatunde (born 14 February 1963) is a Nigerian architect and public administrator who served as the Clerk to the National Assembly from 30 September 2020 until 14 February 2023.[1][2]
Early life and education
Olatunde was born in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. He attended Ilobu Community High School before proceeding to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Architecture in 1990. He later earned a master's degree in Architecture from the same university in 1992.[3][4]
Career
Olatunde began his career in private architectural practice before joining the National Assembly in 2004 as Chief Architect in the Directorate of Estates and Works. He subsequently rose through the ranks as Assistant Director, Deputy Director, Director, and Director of Estates and Works before his appointment as Acting Clerk to the National Assembly.[3]
He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria.[3]
Clerk to the National Assembly
On 17 July 2020, the National Assembly Service Commission appointed Olatunde as Acting Clerk to the National Assembly following the retirement of Mohammed Sani-Omolori.[5][6]
On 30 September 2020, the National Assembly Service Commission confirmed his appointment as the substantive Clerk to the National Assembly.[7]
His tenure ended on 14 February 2023 following his retirement from the National Assembly Service. He was succeeded by Sani Magaji Tambawal.[8][9]
References
- ↑ Dyepkazah, Shibayan (2 October 2020). "N'Assembly Commission confirms Ojo Olatunde as substantive clerk". TheCable.
- ↑ "National Assembly gets new Clerk". The Punch. 15 February 2023.
- 1 2 3 Ogunyinka, Victor (22 July 2020). "As Olatunde Ojo steps in as Clerk to the National Assembly". Vanguard.
- ↑ Ade-Omotosho, Tolu (24 July 2020). "Clerkship of National Assembly: A triumph of integrity". The Nation.
- ↑ Umoru, Henry (17 July 2020). "NASS appoints Clerk of Senate, four others". Vanguard.
- ↑ "Olatunde Replaces Omolori As NASS Clerk". Channels Television. 17 July 2020.
- ↑ Dyepkazah, Shibayan (2 October 2020). "N'Assembly Commission confirms Ojo Olatunde as substantive clerk". TheCable.
- ↑ "National Assembly gets new Clerk". The Punch. 15 February 2023.
- ↑ "NASS gets new Clerk as Olatunde bows out". Nigerian Tribune. 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 16 July 2026.