Mohammed Kola Balogun
Mohammed Kola Balogun (born 27 July, 1956)[1] also called Kola Balogun or KMB is a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Oyo South senatorial district in Oyo State.[2] He defeated incumbent governor of Oyo State Abiola Ajimobi of the APC at the 2019 general elections for the senatorial seat.[3][4]
Mohammed Kola Balogun PhD | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
Oyo South | |
| In office 2019–present | |
| Preceded by | Rilwan Akanbi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1956 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
| Education | University of North Texas |
| Profession | Politician |
Life
Senator Mohammed Kola Balogun was born into the family of Mr. Ibrahim Ayinde Balogun and Mrs. Awawu Adunni.[5] He is married to Mrs. Gbonju Kola-Balogun and they have children.
Educational background
Mohammed had his primary education at Ratibu Muslim Primary School, Oluyoro, Ibadan. His secondary education was at St. Peters College, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He had his University degree at the North Texas State University, Denton, Texas.
References
- "Senator Kola Balogun @ 65years; Grace Progression of A Public Coach. By Adeniyi Rotimi Johnson". National Insight News. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- "Nigeria In Dire Need Of Focused, Determined Leaders – Balogun". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- Adebayo, Musliudeen (26 February 2019). "PDP candidate, Kola Balogun floors Gov. Ajimobi to clinch senatorial seat in Oyo South". Daily Post. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- "Kola Balogun Biography ⋆ (THE TRUE STORY) | Goodread Biography". 25 February 2019.
- Martins, Ameh (8 November 2019). "BALOGUN, Kola". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
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