Olusola Obada
Former Deputy Governor, Osun State
Peoples Democratic Party Osun State
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Bio Summary
Olusola Obada is a Nigerian lawyer, politician, and administrator who served as Deputy Governor of Osun State from 2003 to 2010. A prominent member of the PDP, she later became Minister of State for Defence and briefly Acting Minister of Defence in 2012 under President Goodluck Jonathan. Known for her competence and quiet but firm leadership style, Obada was one of the few female politicians to occupy such high-level roles in both state and federal governance, making her a significant figure in Nigeria’s democratic history.
Education
- Attended Queen’s School, Ede, Osun State
- University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) — Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
- Nigerian Law School, Lagos — Barrister-at-Law (B.L), called to the Bar
Professional Background
- Legal practitioner and partner in a law firm prior to politics
- Deputy Governor of Osun State (2003–2010) under Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola
- Appointed Minister of State for Defence, Federal Republic of Nigeria (2011–2012)
- Appointed Acting Minister of Defence in 2012 following cabinet reshuffle
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