Dino Melaye
Former Senator, Kogi West
Peoples Democratic Party Kogi State
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Dino Melaye is a Nigerian barrister, activist, and former senator who represented Kogi West (2015–2019). A native of Ayetoro-Gbede (Ijumu LGA), Kogi State, he earned a Geography degree from Ahmadu Bello University and rose through youth leadership roles before entering national politics. Known for his fiery and outspoken style, he chaired Senate committees and championed several legislative initiatives. His tenure was marked by both high-profile motions and controversies. The De de de
Education
- Secondary school: Abdulaziz Attah Memorial College, Okene (Wikipedia)
- Bachelor's degree in Geography from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (graduated circa 2000) (Wikipedia, The Nation Newspaper)
- Master’s degrees from Ahmadu Bello University—including a degree in International Relations and Diplomacy (date unspecified, reported around 2021) and another in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice in 2021
Professional Background
- Lawyer (Barrister by training)
- Student activist: leader in the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Secretary-General of African Youth Council, Secretary-General of Commonwealth Youth Council (Wikipedia, Kiddle, daily12844.rssing.com)
- Appointed by President Olusegun Obasanjo as Chair of the Presidential Advisory Council on Youths