Oladosu Oshinowo

Nigerian politician (1941–2013)

Oladosu Oshinowo

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly
In office
2 October 1979 – 5 October 1983
Deputy| Oladimeji Longe
Preceded by| office established
Succeeded by| Oladimeji Longe
Constituency| Ikorodu Constituency II
Personal details
Born| July 1941
Ikorodu, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Lagos State, Nigeria)
Died| 13 August 2013(2013-08-13) (aged 72)
Political party| Unity Party of Nigeria
Occupation| Politician

Oladosu Olumuyiwa Oshinowo (July 1941 – 13 August 2013) was a Nigerian politician who served as the first speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly from 1979 to 1983, during the Second Nigerian Republic.[1]

## Early life

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He was born in Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria in July 1941.[2] In 1979, he contested the Ikorodu constituency I seat of the Lagos State House of Assembly and was elected.[3] He was elected speaker on 2 October 1979 and served in this capacity till 5 October 1983.[4][5]

## References

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1. ^ "LSHA Holds Valedictory Session for Late Oshinowo".
2. ^ "Lagos Assembly holds special parliamentary session for pioneer Speaker". Newswatch Times. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
3. ^ "Lagos Assembly honours Oshinowo, late first speaker". NewsForAfrica. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
4. ^ "Lagos to acquire Lekki Concession Company - The Nation". The Nation. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
5. ^ "Lagos Assembly honours Oshinowo, late first speaker - P.M. NEWS Nigeria". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 18 April 2015.

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