Abiodun Orekoya

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Abiodun Orekoya is a Nigerian politician. He currently serves as the representative of Somolu I constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Nigeria, News Agency of (2023-03-19). "APC candidate Orekoya wins Somolu house of assembly seat in Lagos". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  2. miftaudeenraji@vanguardngr.com (2022-08-26). "LAHA 2023: I'll be there for youths, Orekoya makes case for development in Somolu". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  3. Ochicha, Lovette (2023-12-08). "Chairman of House Committee on Sports, Abiodun Orekoya Tours Mobolaji Johnson Centre in Yaba". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-07.