| 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.
Early life
He was born in Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria in July 1941. In 1979, he contested the Ikorodu constituency I seat of the Lagos State House of Assembly and was elected. He was elected speaker on 2 October 1979 and served in this capacity till 5 October 1983.
References
- "LSHA Holds Valedictory Session for Late Oshinowo".
- "Lagos Assembly holds special parliamentary session for pioneer Speaker". Newswatch Times. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- "Lagos Assembly honours Oshinowo, late first speaker". NewsForAfrica. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- "Lagos to acquire Lekki Concession Company - The Nation". The Nation. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- "Lagos Assembly honours Oshinowo, late first speaker - P.M. NEWS Nigeria". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
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