Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu Officially Swears-In the New Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Barr. Olufunke Rekiya Hassan.
Her swearing in follows the death of the former Chairman, Oladotun Olakanle.
PROFILE:
Barr. Olufunke Rekiya Hassan was born and raised in Lagos State, She is deeply committed to serving her constituents and making a positive impact in her community.
Education:
B.L in Law, Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus.
L.L.M in Law, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Professional Experience:
– She was the current Vice Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, serving since 2020 before her swearing-in
– Former Supervisor for the Department of Agriculture and Social Services Onigbongbo LCDA.
– Supervisor for the Department of Education, Onigbongbo LCDA.
– Previously served as APC assistant legal advisor for Onigbongbo LCDA.
– Served as the South West Social Secretary for the National Young Women in Politics Forum (NYWPF)
– She is a Rotarian, chartered member and the Chairman of the office for Youth Activities of Rotary Royal Ikeja Ambassadors Club and an International Member of Amnesty International
– She is the Founder of Elpis Initiative, a non-profit organization focused on breaking the cycle of weaponized poverty at the grassroots level through welfare drives, vocational trainings and support.
– She enjoys culinary arts, film and theatre, reading, and spending quality time with her family.
Barr Olufunke Rekiya Hassan is a visionary leader, renowned for her intelligence, empathy, integrity, and unwavering dedication to public service. Through her tireless advocacy for citizen partnership and collective nation building efforts, she continues to be a driving force for positive change in her community and beyond.
