Oluwaseun Osiyemi

Hon.
Oluwaseun Osiyemi
Commissioner for Transportation of Lagos State
Assumed office
September 2023
GovernorBabajide Sanwo-Olu
Personal details
Born
Lagos State, Nigeria
Alma materBangor University
OccupationBanker, entrepreneur, politician

Oluwaseun Osiyemi is a Nigerian banker, entrepreneur, and politician. Since September 2023, he has served as Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State.[1]

Education

Osiyemi obtained a Chartered Banker Master of Business Administration (MCIBS) degree from Bangor University.[2]

Career

He held roles in the banking industry and served as a Director at Proctor House Company Limited.[3]

In September 2023, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appointed him Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State.[4] During his tenure, the ministry introduced the use of Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites in partnership with Huawei Technologies, aimed at improving road safety and monitoring compliance with traffic regulations.[5][6]

Recognition

Osiyemi was awarded a Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CITAN).[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Lagos state commissioners: Sanwo-Olu swear in 37 pipo wey state lawmakers confam". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  2. ↑ Admin (2025-06-08). "Oluwaseun Osiyemi (Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation) – Nigeria Auto Guide". Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  3. ↑ "LeaderBox - Political Leadership Platform". leaderbox.africa. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  4. ↑ "Lagos state commissioners: Sanwo-Olu swear in 37 pipo wey state lawmakers confam". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  5. ↑ Onyema, Juliet (2025-02-10). "What to know about Lagos ITS initiative". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  6. ↑ Igwe, Ignatius (2025-02-07). "Lagos Govt Introduces Speed Limit Monitors, Imposes Fines". Channels Television. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  7. ↑ "CITAN Honours Lagos Transport Commissioner Osiyemi with Prestigious Fellowship Award". Lagos Business News. 2025-11-05. Retrieved 2025-12-17.