Chris Ayebusiwa

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Chris Ayebusiwa
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Member Ondo State House of Assembly
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2023–2027

Chris Ayebusiwa (born 26 December 1979) [1] is Nigerian politician and public administrator. He is a member of the Ondo State House of Assembly representing Okitipupa Constituency 1 on the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC). [2]

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Early life and education

Chris hails from the Igo-Aduwo quarters of Ilutitun, Morubodo Kingdom, in the present Okitipupa local government area of Ondo State. His parents, Dr Joseph Omotayo Ayebusiwa, and Mrs Mabel Olayinka Ayebusiwa (Nee Ikupolusi) (both deceased). [3] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from Lagos State University. [1]

Politics

Chris was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in March 2023, and inaugurated into the 10th Ondo State House of Assembly in June 2023, after an unsuccessful attempt at the same position in 2015. [4] [5] Among other statutory roles, Chris chairs the House Committee on Tertiary Institutions. [6] [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 Umukoro, Joshua (2 May 2022). "HON CHRISTOPHER ODUNAYO AHRIS AYEBUSIWA A GRACE MISSION FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF OKITIPUPA CONSTITUENCY 1 PEOPLE" . Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  2. "Ondo lawmaker-elect, Ayebusiwa promises effective representation for constituents". Nigerian Tribune. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  3. "I'm the Man to Beat in Okitipupa Constituency One, Contesting to set New Standards – Ayebusiwa" . Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  4. "ODHA: Chris Ayebusiwainaugurated, assures of visible difference". The Guardian . 2 June 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  5. Ovirih, Steven (5 January 2024). "Prioritize Communal Progress over personal pursuits, Hon. Chris Ayebusiwa Charges constituents" . Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  6. "Chris Ayebusiwa Emerges Lawmaker of the Year". 10 December 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  7. "Chris Ayebusiwa is starting big as Okitipupa lawmaker —says Varsity Don". 5 April 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2024.