Nigeria

Former Governor Of Lagos State Sir Michael Otedola Dies At 87

Monday, May 05, 2014 at 2:02 PM by Khadijah Thabit 1 min read

With reference to the confirmed family source Naijapals.com reports that the 87-year-old former governor of Lagos Sir Michael Otedola is dead.

Late Sir Otedola was born on July 16, 1926 into a Muslim family at Odoragunsin, Epe LGA of Lagos State. He worked as a teacher and then as a reporter.

He became Lagos governor in January 1992 and remained at this position until November 1993.

After leaving office Michael Otedola proceeded with writing and was in 2010 included by ThisDay newspaper in the list of 15 eminent Nigerians who had won Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Late Sir Otedola was the father of Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola.

Condolences to the family.

Source: Legit.ng

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