Bolaji Abdullahi

Bolaji Abdullahi (born in 1969) is a Nigerian Politician and Writer from Kwara State. He served in the cabinet of the former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, as the Honourable Minister of Youth Development in July 2011, and later as the Minister of Sports.[1] He is the author of "Sweet Sixteen" adopted by the JAMB/UME 2019-2020; and "On A Platter of Gold-How Jonathan Won and Lost Nigeria".

Bolaji Abdullahi
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, Former Minister of Youth Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Born
Bolaji Abdullahi

(1969-08-12) August 12, 1969
Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria
EducationUniversity of Lagos
University of Sussex
OccupationPolitician
Writer

Early Life and education

Abdullahi graduated with a Second Class Upper bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos. In 2001, he enrolled at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex on a Chevening Scholarship where he graduated with a Distinction in Masters in Governance and Development.[2]

Career

In 1997, Abdullahi joined the services of ThisDay Newspapers as a reporter but left a year later for the Africa Leadership Forum. He returned in 2002 and rose to become the Deputy Editor of the Newspaper in 2003. He was subsequently appointed first as the Special Assistant, Communication and Strategy to the then Executive Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki in 2003, and later as the Special Adviser on Policy and Strategy in 2005. He was then appointed as the Kwara State Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology from 2007 to 2011.[3] He went on to serve in the cabinet of the former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, when he was appointed as the Honourable Minister of Youth Development in July 2011, and later as the Minister of Sports.[1]

In December 2016, Abdullahi was announced as the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress.[4] On the 1st of August, 2018, Abdullahi officially resigned as the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress and defected from the party.[5]

Bolaji Abdullahi Mentorship Programme

On the 12th of August, 2020, Abdullahi officially started a mentorship program known as "Bolaji Abdullahi Mentorship Programme (BAMP)" aimed at training Nigerian youths on leadership, personal development, and management.[6] In addition to Abdullahi, the Chief mentor, other mentors involved in the programme include Ngozi Njemanze, Special Assistant (Policy) at Ministry of Aviation; Fahad Garba Aliyu, Founder and Executive Director at Ignite Africa; and Oluwole Onemola, Political Operative and Communications Strategist.

Since the programme started, renowned Nigerian citizens invited to speak with the mentees include: Akintunde Oyebode, Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Ekiti State; Chude Jideonwo, Nigerian Lawyer, Journalist and Media Entrepreneur; Maryam Bolajoko Mashood, Finance Controller at Coronation Merchant Bank; Alaya AbdulAzeez, Acting Branch Manager at Jaiz Bank Plc, Abuja; and Chinenye Monde-Anumihe, Development Partnerships Strategist.

References
  1. "Bolaji Abdullahi - IDS Alumni, Nigeria". Institute of Development Studies. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
  2. Bolashodun, Oluwatobi (2016-12-01). "9 facts you shoukd know about APC's new spokesperson". Naija News. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
  3. "Bolaji Abdullahi: 7 Things You Should Know About APC New Spokesperson". Tori Nigeria. December 1, 2016. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
  4. Tukur, Sani (2016-12-01). "Revealed: How Saraki's man, Bolaji Abdullahi, emerged APC spokesperson - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
  5. "APC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)". Premium Times Nigeria. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  6. "Bolaji Abdullahi to begin mentorship programme for youths Aug 12". TheCable. 2020-08-02. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
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