Simeon Oduoye
| Simeon Olasukanmi Oduoye | |
|---|---|
| Administrator of Niger State | |
|
In office August 22, 1996 – August 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Cletus Komena Emein |
| Succeeded by | Habibu Idris Shuaibu |
| Administrator of Ebonyi State | |
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In office August 1998 – 29 May 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Feghabo |
| Succeeded by | Sam Egwu |
| Senator - Osun Central | |
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In office 29 May 2007 – May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Olusola Adeyeye |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
13 April 1945 Ikirun, Osun State, Nigeria |
| Died | 21 March 2014 |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
Simeon Olasukanmi Oduoye (13 April 1945 – 21 March 2014) was a Nigerian police officer and administrator of Niger State and Ebonyi State. He was elected senator for Osun Central in April 2007 on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform.[1][2]
Background
Simeon Oduoye was born on 13 April 1945. He obtained the West African School Certificate in 1964 from Akinorum Grammar School, Ikirun. He enlisted in the Nigeria Police on 1 July 1965. He became an Assistant Inspector General of Police, retiring in 1999. He was Administrator of Niger and Ebonyi States 1996-1999. He was chairman of NSPRI (2005–2007). He is Chairman and Managing Director of Layo Woodmill Nigeria Ltd.[1][3]
As administrator of Ebonyi State, one of his first acts was to set up a committee to restructure the state civil service to ensure order, seniority, observance to rules and regulations.[4] In an October 2009 interview, Senator Julius Agbo cited Oduoye's administration as an example of a very well organised person who tried to establish civil service in Ebonyi state.[5]
Senate career
Simeon Oduoye was elected senator for Osun Central in April 2007 on the (PDP) platform. He was appointed to committees on Security & Intelligence, Power, Land Transport, Interior Affairs, Drugs Narcotics Anti Corruption and Air Force.[1]
In May 2008, as Vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Security and National Intelligence, Oduoye said the Senate was about to approve the establishment of a special court for financial crimes.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 "Sen. Simeon O. Oduoye". National Assembly of Nigeria. Retrieved 2009-12-08.
- ↑ "BREAKING: Senator Simeon Olasunkanmi Oduoye dies at 69". Osun Defender. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
- ↑ "Meet Senator Oduoye, Simeon Olasukanmi". Simeon Oduoye. Retrieved 2009-12-08.
- ↑ Felix Uka, Abakaliki (Nov 1, 2009). "Ebony 2011: When Pedigree Becomes The Decider". Daily Independent. Retrieved 2009-12-08.
- ↑ Bolade Omonijo (2009-10-14). "Senator: Why lawmakers deserve automatic ticket". The Nation. Retrieved 2009-12-08.
- ↑ Laide Akinboade (12 May 2008). "Senate Set to Create Anti-Corruption Court". Vanguard. Retrieved 2009-12-08.