Simeon Toluwani Borokini
Simeon Toluwani Borokini is a Nigerian public speaker, politician and humanitarian. He is a member and Whip[1] of the Ondo State House of Assembly[2] representing Akure South Constituency 1.[3]
Simeon Toluwani Borokini | |
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Whip of the Ondo State House of Assembly | |
Assumed office 2019- present | |
Constituency | Akure Constituency 1 |
Member, Ondo State House of Assembly | |
Personal details | |
Born | Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | All Progressive Congress (APC) |
Residence | Ondo State |
Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
Occupation | Legislator, businessman |
Website | http://simeontoluwaniborokini.com.ng/ |
Early life
His parents were Rt. Reverend and Mrs. Simeon Oluwole Borokini. He was born in Akure South Local Government of Ondo State.[4] He attended Annunciation Nursery and Primary School and Bishop Falope Memorial Day Care Nursery and Primary School in Akure. Toluwani proceeded to St. Matthias Anglican High School in Akure and earned a Diploma in Computer Data Processing before attending Adeyemi College of Education to study English. He furthered his education at Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, where he studied English at Masters Level.[5]
Career
Early in his career, Simeon worked as an assistant supervising manager, hall manager, and logistics manager in various organizations.
In 2008, he became Managing Director and Chief Responsibility Officer of Utopian Events.[4]
He is a professional event consultant.
Politics
Simeon represents Akure South Constituency 1 at the Ondo State house of assembly.[2] Simeon has been involved in various Ondo State elections. In 2019 he won the Ondo Assembly election to represent Akure South constituency 1. He was the second youngest lawmaker in the 9th Assembly,[6] running on the All Progressives Congress platform.[7] He served as Whip of the legislative house. He is Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Science, and Technology. Simeon is a member of various Assembly committees.[1]
References
- "Speaker, deputy speaker return as ninth Ondo Assembly inaugurated". Businessday NG. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- "Ondo State Government". www.ondostate.gov.ng. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- "My Plan for Akure South Constituency 1… Toluwani Borokini". Ondo Events. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- "ShineYourEye". www.shineyoureye.org. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- "Meet Ondo second youngest 9th assembly lawmaker: Simeon Toluwani Borokini". technocrat media ng.
- "Meet Ondo second youngest 9th assembly lawmaker: Simeon Toluwani Borokini". Technocrat Media House. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- Blogger (11 March 2019). "Winners in Ondo State House of Assembly Election of March 9, 2019". Adaba 88.9 FM. Retrieved 21 August 2020.